With Designers such as Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik, Alexander McQueen e t c, high-heeled shoe designs are more glamorous than ever, making this item one of the most coveted fashion piece in every woman's closet.
Ladies are smitten with high-heeled shoes because they make one taller and leaner while bringing life to any outfit which could be elegant or more dramatic according to personal preference.
Granted some of the positive effects of wearing high heeled shoes cannot be underestimated.
There are however some negative effects that should not be overlooked before opting to rock this enviable fashion piece.
Negative effects you say? Here are some we have listed that could shock you.
>Sprained Ankle: you stand a higher chance of getting a sprained ankle on a normal day, wearing heels than when you aren't. In some severe cases, this may lead to a fracture.
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Posture Problems: Wearing high heeled shoes affect your balance and overall body posture as it presses the foot forward and arches which causes the center of alignment to be shifted from the ideal to a different position. This causes various posture problems such as back pain, curved spine etc.
>Arthritis: wearing these types of shoes may lead to the early onset of knee arthritis (osteoarthritis) in many women as the pressure from wearing heels force the knees to turn inward and become strained.
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Feet Problems: due to the constricting nature of many high heeled shoes which could be excruciating to wear may also alter the true shape of one’s feet Bunions, Hammer Toes, Corns, foot pain, foot calluses etc.
Still loving your heels? Here are some tips to keep you healthy when at it:
*Invest in sturdy or shorter heels such as block heeled shoes, wedges, kitten heels to reduce the pressure on your feet.
*Purchase soft in-soles for your heels to make them more comfortable and wearable.
*Be practical when wearing heels.
Do not wear heels when engaging in vigorous activities such as running, dancing or sports to minimize the risk of ankle sprain.
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