The high heels are at the top of the list of the type of shoes to avoid. It is confirmed, study after study, that high heels disrupt the natural position of the body and lead to long-term pain. One study showed that barefoot versus high heels showed that high heels resulted in a rounding of the lower back, a forward tilt of the pelvis, and anterior displacement of the head and thoracic spine. Some research also indicates that high heels increase the risk of osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, and spine. Despite the dangers of high heels, some women still refuse to abandon them. If you belong to this category, limit at least the number of hours per month you wear your high heels and choose a more comfortable padded shoe for outdoor uses or public meetings. Wear your high-heeled shoes only on days when you know you will not be able to walk a lot and bring a pair of walking shoes for your lunchtime walk. You could even use them by going and coming back from the office, on the bus or in your car.
