To wear a beautiful high heel without getting back, leg and foot pain you need to be careful when buying. The ideal is to buy a very comfortable high heel shoe that has a padded inner sole and do not press, neither the heel, the chest of the foot, nor the fingers.
So the best option is to buy a high heel at the end of the day when your feet are a bit swollen, because that's how they'll be during the wedding or that party you plan to go.
The best tricks for using high heels without suffering are:
1. Use a jump of up to 5 cm in height because thus the body weight is best distributed throughout the foot. But if you can not resist and buy a higher shoe, put an insole in the instep, inside the shoe, because it would be like lowering the heel.
2. Wear a comfortable shoe, which completely envelops the foot, without squeezing or pressing any part of the foot. The best are those that are padded and when you bend your fingers feel the fabric of the shoe give a little.
3. Use a heavier heel because so the weight of the body that falls on the heel is better distributed and there is a lower risk of twisting the foot. But if you have not resisted and bought a needle heel, now it is best to train too much to balance and not fall, or twist the foot.
4. Use the high heel at least 30 minutes before leaving home because your feet will fit better. If you can not hold your shoe while you're getting ready, it's going to be scary to stay with him all day or all night.
5. Wear a high heel with rubber sole, if it does not come from the factory, a good option is to put a rubber soles in a shoemaker. This type of sole is more comfortable when you are standing still and also when walking because it makes the foot touch on the floor more comfortable.
6. Put insoles inside the shoe to make it more comfortable. There are silicone insoles that can be purchased at the shoe store, the pharmacy or the internet. The ideal is to try the insole inside the shoe that you will wear, because the sizes vary widely, or buy a custom insole, indicated by an orthopedist, and made according to the size of the foot and the main pressure points in the foot.
7. To get some rest, when you're sitting, take off your shoe or put your feet up on a pile of books or newspapers, but if you're at a party, putting on another chair may be a good option as well.
8. Wear Anabela shoe or a platform in front to compensate for the height of the heel, so you get taller, sleeker and do not suffer from back or foot pain.
9. Use high heels maximum 3 times a week to give your feet time to rest, but if it is not possible, have shoes with different heights.
10. Avoid shoes with a very thin beak, giving preference to those that completely support the instep without pressing your fingers. If you have to wear even a thin-tipped shoe, buy a larger number than yours, to make sure your fingers do not get cramped.
But if you have not been able to follow these guidelines and you now have foot pain, see how to do a foot scalping and how to massage sore feet in: Home remedy for Tired Feet.
Malicious effects that high heels can cause
The use of too high a heel can hurt the feet, injure the ankles, knees and spine causing deformities and changes of posture that can be serious and need specific treatment. This is because the body weight is not properly distributed in the foot and as there is a change in the center of gravity of the body, there is a tendency to throw the shoulders back and head forward, and to increase lumbar lordosis by changing the positioning of the column.
Some examples of changes that excessive use of high heels, without following the above guidelines, can cause are:
- Bunion, bad posture, back pain,
- Shortening in the 'potato of the leg', that causes pain in this region when removing the jump,
- Decreased flexibility of the Achilles tendon,
- Heel of the calcaneus, pain in all sole of the foot,
- Claw fingers, calluses and ingrown nails,
- Tendinitis or bursitis in the foot.
However, the use of flip flops and sandals is also detrimental to the spine because in this case 90% of body weight falls only on the heel, so it is advisable to wear comfortable shoes that have 3 to 5 cm of heel. Slippers should only be worn at home, the quick-release skirts and sneakers are suitable for daily use and physical activity, but should also be a good sole to absorb shocks.
