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Heels And Foot Health
By Dana Bradley
Imagine walking 5 miles in 3
inch Stilettos? If you have every walked long distance in high
heels or uncomfortable shoes, this can have damaging affects
on the foot of the wearer as well as on their muscles. Many people
fail to realize that when you where uncomfortable shoes and you
walk long distances this can affect the knees if not right away,
it will eventually catch up to the person. A young person, who
can walk miles at a time in heels or uncomfortable shoes, will
suffer some pain when they are finished their fashion hike. They
may not realize that this could also affect their foot health
in years to come. Corns and bunions are just the beginning of
their pain.
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For the woman who craves high
heels can experience several
injuries to the foot including hammer toes and stress fractures
not to mention sore feet. Squared toe fashion can is better to
wear because of the natural curve of the toes. Low heeled shoes
with thickness will cause less damage to the foot. The only draw
back is these types of shoes may be recommended for the foot
but is damaging to the knees. Thicker shoe soles have a shock
absorbent and put less pressure on one’s foot. The upper
fabric
of a persons shoe should made from leather or a microfiber. This
allows the foot more room to move its toes around, and will not
constrict the foot if swelling occurs.
Being that heels are necessary,
they should not be worn daily.
Flat or low heal shoes can be very fashionable if worn with the
right garments. Many women who take public transportation into
work wear sneakers and when they get into the office where they
do less walking, they put on their high heels as a fashion
statement. When it’s time for them to return home, they
place
their sneakers back on for total comfort. |
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After wearing heels, a woman should
definitely soak their feet at night, even if their feet are not
swollen or hurting. Soaking the feet in warm (not hot) water
with shower gel or bath oils will help relieve tension in the
feet. Another activity that is very helpful and should be done
is mild foot massages. Last but certainly not least is getting
a pedicure professionally. A professional pedicure will not only
help relieve tension in the feet but it relaxes the entire body. |
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