What Happens To The Body When You Wear High Heels
Frequently wearing high heels, can cause long-term issues, because you are continually bending your toes into an unnatural position. This can cause a range of ailments, from ingrown toenails to irreversible damage to one’s leg tendons. Additionally, cramming your toes into a narrow, pointed toe box can cause nerve damage and bunions. High heels have also been linked to overworked or injured leg muscles, osteoarthritis of the knee, plantar fasciitis and low back pain.
When you wear high heels of two inches or higher, your foot slides forward in the shoe, forcing the toes into an unnatural shape, and redistributing your weight incorrectly. The increased weight on your toes causes your body to tilt forward, so to compensate, you lean backwards which overarches the back, creating a posture that strains the knees, hips, and lower back. This change in position of the spine puts pressure on nerves in the back, that can cause sciatica, a condition where nerves become trapped, triggering pain and numbness down to the feet.
Wearing high heels can shorten the calf & back muscles, leading to pain and muscle spasms. Any time you wear shoes that restrict the natural shape of the foot, you’re at risk for pain. According to Dr. Nevins, many women who wear high heels often suffer from shortening of the Achilles tendon, as once the heel is pointed upwards, it tightens up. Stretching it again or switching to flats can be very painful and lead to plantar fasciitis. With repetitive wear, you can also develop unhealthy patterns that can persist even when you’re not wearing your heels.
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