{"id":29213,"date":"2019-02-28T15:54:09","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T20:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/master.dev.pthealth.ca\/?p=29213"},"modified":"2021-03-19T11:05:33","modified_gmt":"2021-03-19T15:05:33","slug":"can-high-heels-be-the-reason-for-my-back-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/master.dev.pthealth.ca\/blog\/can-high-heels-be-the-reason-for-my-back-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Can High Heels Be The Reason For My Back Pain?"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nWe all know that a good pair of heels can elevate any outfit, but do they come at a cost?<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

While published research is unclear on whether wearing high heels directly leads to back pain, it is clear that wearing them alters your body\u2019s biomechanics. <\/span><\/p>\n

Your feet impact how your entire body moves and functions, and your shoes affect that stability and posture, making your choice of footwear very important. <\/span><\/p>\n

You want comfort, stability and support for proper alignment – but you want to look good too. And we all know high heels look good!<\/span><\/p>\n

(It should be noted, however, that flat shoes have come a long way in the fashion department!)<\/span><\/p>\n

If you wear high heels frequently and are seeking medical care for back pain,\u00a0<\/strong>find a physiotherapy clinic near you and book an assessment today.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The Negative Impact of Wearing High Heels<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When wearing flat shoes, weight is evenly distributed throughout the feet.<\/p>\n

High heels distort your natural balance by placing the heels above the toes, resulting in:<\/strong><\/p>\n