High heels were in news when Bryce Dallas Howard was criticized on wearing heels in the movie Jurassic Park or Melania Trump wore sky high heels on her visit to area affected by storm damage in Puerto Rico.  Lady Gaga, Taylor Momsen and other public figures’s high heels were also a part of news.

Today we are going to discuss high heels in different context. Every woman discusses high heels in fashion’s aspect, knows what is in trend. At some time they start feeling its bad outcomes. Many girls ignore some of its adverse effects (side effects) and keep using heels regularly.

Glanced at high heels showcased in a shop is enough to attract ladies to purchase them. Be a model, working lady or a bride it is probably one of the most important footwear for every woman. Its importance further increased on special events. Besides increasing height a few inches it adds attractiveness to overall appearances. (Scientists at the University of Portsmouth conducted a research that reveals heels give women gait more feminine touch.) Normally women wear from 2 inch to 3 inch heels( 5 cm – 7.5 cm)

Be it stilettos, high heeled boots, Ankle Strap Heels or kitten heels all can cause problem. There is danger for health in their glamorous appearance. It can be distressing for knees, ankles, feet and toes. As high heels do not put feet in its normal position, it can welcome a lot of trouble to our body. Ladies who wear these smart footwears are hurting their joints, muscles and skin as well. There is a list of problems which habitual high heels wearer may endure.

How heels can cause problem

 Injuries caused by high heels are:

1. Achilles tendon that joints calf muscles to heel can be contracted permanently.
2. Models whose ankles twist on ramp are mostly those who wear high heels. Ankle sprains easily consequently it increases the chance of falling and hurt other parts of body.
3. Extra pressure on the sole may turn it hard and yellow and sometimes cause skin problems callus and corns.
4. Pump bump a bony growth at the back of the heel and as name suggests is caused by wearing pump-style heels. It causes pain, noticeable swelling and redness around the pump.
5. Stanford University scientists found that wearing high heel increases the strain on knee joint and may cause osteoarthritis in knees.
6. Another consequence of wearing high heel is pain in lower back. The lower body bends forward and puts pressure on lower back spine.

Natural posture should not be disturbed. For comfort of the body it is necessary to compromise with fashion. Wearing heels not more than one inch and by shortening the time of wearing heels can minimize the adverse effect of high heels. Above all feet are the base of our body it should be balanced not tottered.

Types of heels

Verities of heels are there including:

Wedge Heels, Pumps, Wedge Sandals, Cone Heels, Platform Heels, Peep Toe Heels, Cork High Heels, High Heeled Boots, Ankle Booties, Spool Heels, Mules, Ballroom Dance Shoes, Cut Out Heels, Corset Heels, French Heels, Oxfords, Chunky Heels, Comma Heels, Espadrille Heels, and Fantasy Heels

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