Those high heels are gorgeous but what are they doing to your body??

High heels put all your body’s weight on your forefoot, causing you to adjust the rest of your body to maintain balance. The bottom half of your body has to lean forward, so to compensate the top half must lean back. This causes a disruption in the normal ‘S’ curve of your back. As you can imagine, it is very difficult to maintain good posture in this position. This is not only is it detrimental to the health of your spine, but being ‘stooped over’ is not a sexy look!

High heels can also cause structure and skin problems for your feet. With the foot in a downward position, there is a significant increase in the pressure on the bottom of the forefoot, which can lead to pain or deformities such as hammer toes, bunions, and more. The downward foot position also causes your foot to supinate, or to turn to the outside. Not only does this put you at risk for a sprained ankle, it changes the pull of the Achilles tendon and may cause abnormal tightening.

If you aren’t willing to give up those high heels forever, make sure you take breaks throughout the day and don’t wear them every day! If you have been wearing high heels for years, it is wise to visit your chiropractor to check your body balance and the health of your spine. Abnormal curvatures of your spine can increase disc degeneration and cause nerve irritation leading to many health issues that can be resolved through chiropractic care. Please call us at 919-303-2213 to schedule your AT NO CHARGE consultation with Dr. Strunk to discuss your health concerns!