Wearing high heels is the latest fashion trend and the most in thing but while sporting a high heel footwear one must be aware of the problems related to it. Women suffer from four times more foot problems than what is faced by men. The major reason for this is wearing high heels. Some typical problems associated with high heels include foot deformities, foot pain, wrong back posture, balance impairment and knee osteoarthiritis. Other physical ailments related to high heels are chronic knee pain, back pain, sprained ankles, degenerative joint diseases and a variety of foot problems.

Spindly heeled stilettos are safer for the knee where as low heeled shoes prevent osteoarthritis. Heels cause repetitive stress to the front and back of the knee, which elevates foot problems. Wearing high heels induces extra wear and tear not only on the foot but other areas of the body also. Adding to the long list of problems is the fact that even calf muscles and Achilles tendons can become permanently shortened due to this.


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