admin - 30 July 2012 - 9:50 am

HIGH HEEL SHOES

How High Is Too High?

Ladies, did you know that women have four times as many foot problems as men? Do you know what the main cause is? You guessed it: your high heels. From foot pain and deformities to change in posture, your shoes are most likely giving you some issues. Doctors believe that conditions like arthritis, chronic knee pain, sprained ankles and back problems in women could most likely be due to excessive wear of your favorite pair of pumps. They could even be the cause of a degenerative joint disease called knee osteoarthritis.

Do you think you could pull off these sexy stilettos like Cameron Diaz? Take caution when slipping these bad boys on – if you happen to topple over…

…you could end up with a sprained ankle!

The pain doesn’t stop there, though. Regularly wearing high heels can lead to toe pain, mid foot pain, heel pain, knee pain, back pain, headaches…and the list goes on and on. But the question is, do you think the shoes are worth it? Beauty is pain, right? Marilyn Monroe always looked classic and beautiful in any heels she wore, no matter how painful they might have been!

So, here are some tips to keep your feet nice and healthy while still being able to show off your legs in some sky high heels.

Try to avoid wearing your heels for long periods of time. Let your feet rest a bit, they’ll appreciate it!
Do your shoe shopping later on in the afternoon. At this time, your feet are a little bit bigger because of accumulation, giving your feet a little breathing room the rest of the day.
If you’re new to the world of high heels, start with a low heel and gradually work your way up. By doing this, your leg muscles are being accustomed to the change in shoes.

What do you think about heels and the health problems that come with them? Do you think strutting around and looking sexy in high heels is worth the pain?

Getting Professional Treatment

The Podiatrist is a specialist in s foot, ankle, knee or lower leg problems. The time to see a podiatrist is when you even suspect something may be wrong or when pain will not subside.

It is always our express intent to recommend that you take no chances with foot, ankle or knee pain, or injuries. Professional treatment to relieve the pain is available from doctors such as Delray Beach’s Dr. Ian Goldbaum of Delray Beach Podiatry, who has provided us with this blog. If the pain continues, a podiatrist with Dr. Goldbaum’s experience should be consulted. You must get proper treatment to prevent permanent damage.

Our Staff writers are freelance writers with higher education related to, or experience researching and writing for, medical blogs; with education or experience equal to under graduate and graduate degrees in the fields of medicine.