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High Heels: Problems
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High-heeled shoes slant the foot forward and down while bending the toes up. The more that the feet are forced into this position, the more it may cause the Achilles tendon to shorten. This may cause problems when the wearer chooses lower heels or flat-soled shoes. When the foot slants forward, a much greater weight is transferred to the ball of the foot, increasing the likelihood of damage to the underlying soft tissue which supports the foot. In many shoes, style dictates function, either compressing the toes, or forcing them together, possibly resulting in blisters, corns, hammer toes, bunions, and many other medical conditions, most of which are permanent, and will require surgery to alleviate the pain. High heels--because they tip the foot forward-- put pressure on the lower back through making the rump push outwards and crushing the lower back vertebrae and contracting the muscles of the lower back.[3]
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The most common foot problems associated with high heels are blisters, corns and calluses. Calluses are generally overly thickened skin patches which can be unsightly. They are usually not harmful but they can cause infections. Blisters are extremely painful and they can take a while to heel. Some blisters are so painful that you cannot walk on them at all. These problems are generally caused by a lot of pressure and crowding of the toes.
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It is important to know how to protect your heels so that you can show them off in high heels. In colder climates, the problem of dry heels can be a challenge for high heel wearers. There are some tips that you can follow to keep your heels looking smooth and soft during the colder months of the year.
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A study by the American Podiatric Medical Association, 39 percent of women still wear high heels daily. This is down from the 60 percent who wore high heels back in 1986. This same study showed that 42 percent of women would wear uncomfortable shoes and that 73 percent had shoe-related foot problems.
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"You can still wear high heels, but save them for special occasions," says Dr. Ellman. "For instance, church on Sunday or an evening out. Avoid wearing high heels every day to minimize your risk of developing foot problems."
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"Podiatrists say high heels are "biomechanically and orthopedically unsound," citing medical, postural and safety faults of such heels, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association. Among the litany of problems to which stilettos and their sister heels contribute are knee and back problems, disabling injuries in falls and shortened calf muscles, not to mention an awkward, unnatural gait.
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