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Those High Heels And Flip-Flips Are A Pain In The Back!

in Lifestyle on 07/08/16

Does this sound familiar?

You leave the house at the crack of dawn, drop the kids off at school, dash to the office, power through your work day…running from meeting to meeting.  Fight traffic on the way home, blast your way through the grocery store and barely make it home in time to throw together some semblance of dinner before you’re off again to hockey, cheer or dance practice.  If you’re lucky it ends there and there are no late PTA meetings or late night work obligations you have to force yourself out of the house for again.  By the time you mange to lay down your weary head you can feel your heartbeat pulsing in your feet, your calves are screaming and your lower back aches….but you looked good, because you were rocking those killer heels you picked up on sale last weekend.  Admit it, you’ve been then, sacrificing comfort for looks.  Vanity insanity is real and I’m as guilty as the next girl.

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Why do we do this to ourselves? Put fashion before function.  It’s important to give your feet a fighting chance! No matter how often you wear heels, you’re not superwoman. Whether it’s just for a night on the town, or a full day of meetings there are ways you can decrease discomfort and protect your back.  There are a couple of tricks we can try to make sure we are taking care of our feet, and ultimately our whole selves.  These tips, provided by the Ontario Chiropractic Association, include:

Cushion the blow, and use padded cushions in the front of your shoes. These will help provide added support for the balls of your feet and keep your toes from getting squished into the front of your shoes.
Bring a spare pair of shoes. If you’re wearing new shoes, or something that you know can cause you aches and pains, make sure you bring a spare pair that can provide you support and comfort.

It’s also important to remember that it’s not only sky-high heels that can be painful, but poorly chosen running shoes and sandals can also do damage to your joints and lower back.  Flip-flops may give your feet some relief from the summer heat, but reality is that many rubber flip-flops don’t offer your feet the support they need. Wearing shoes with little (or no!) arch support can result in the overuse of muscles and tendons not only in your feet, but your hips, ankles, knees and back – which can result in undue stress and pain.   How often have you seen women walking though amusement parks, or out exploring a new area in nothing but their flip-flops?  They might as well be in bare feet!

Your choice of running shoe is equally important.  These shoes may seem comfortable in comparison to some of your high heels, but it’s important to choose the right runner for your foot. According to the Ontario Chiropractic Association, depending on whether or not you have high or low arches will reflect the type of shoe you need to ensure you have the proper support. The top three things to keep in mind when choosing a running shoe are: the shape, the construction and the midsole.

The Ontario Chiropractic Association warns that poor footwear can cause problems for your feet, knees, hips low back as well as your spine. Perhaps it’s time to invest in a new pair of shoes!  When it comes time to shop for new shoes, consider the time of day you’re going.  Did you know that not all hours are the same when judging the fit?  It’s true.  You should shop for new shoes in the afternoon or evening, as your feet tend to accumulate fluid and swell throughout the day. Shopping for shoes in the morning could lead you to purchasing ill-fitting footwear.  When summer comes there’s even more fluctuation in how much your feet may swell, so shopping for shoes in the late afternoon or in the evening will help you find footwear that is comfortable from sun up to sundown.

Take the time to look after your feet, you’re joints and lower back will thank you!

For more information on bones, muscles, joints and the central nervous system, and as a resource to find a local chiropractor if needed please visit www.chiropractic.on.ca.

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    Comments

    1. Debbie White Beattie says

      January 19, 2017 at 11:48 pm

      My feet swell up like crazy but there’s not much to do other than keep them up. These products are great for pampering the feet.

    2. Lushka Smith says

      July 30, 2016 at 8:21 pm

      Yes I did pick pretty shoes for a wedding, but kind of felt I had to as I was in the bridal party. LOL

    3. Melissa Marie says

      July 30, 2016 at 4:25 pm

      I picked the pretty shoes to go to a wedding, ouch.

    4. Brenda Penton says

      July 30, 2016 at 2:46 pm

      Yes, last year for a dinner party. My feet were in bad shape by the end of the night.

    5. Anna Roszak-Robinson says

      July 30, 2016 at 1:23 pm

      My feet are in bad shape lol

    6. Amanda Masters says

      July 30, 2016 at 12:04 pm

      I bought and wore uncomfortable shoes once, so painful! I give it up to all those walking around in sexy hells with crunched up toes. Not for me.

    7. Donnas says

      July 29, 2016 at 6:17 pm

      Yes, I have in the past. I bought high heeled shoes to wear to our office Christmas party. But that was many years ago; now I stick to low heeled shoes.

    8. Joni W says

      July 29, 2016 at 3:20 pm

      I have NOT worn pretty shoes over compfy ones. I’ll wear what I want to be comfortable

    9. Sara Rai says

      July 27, 2016 at 4:48 pm

      I try to avoid heels:) I go towards comfort, so it doesbt suit me at all. I wore heels once in awhile and my feet ended up hurting really bad.

    10. Juliee Fitze says

      July 27, 2016 at 4:42 pm

      When I was younger I would were shoes that hurt my feet now I go for comfort.

    11. Caryn Coates says

      July 26, 2016 at 8:47 pm

      I have bought and worn beautiful but very very painful shoes to my brothers wedding in which I was a bridesmaid. After about half hour of wearing them they had to come off.

    12. Mel says

      July 26, 2016 at 11:50 am

      I have worn pretty shoes that were uncomfortable as they were part of a bridesmaid outfit. I wore them and made the best of it!

    13. Robyn Bellefleur says

      July 21, 2016 at 1:05 am

      Yes, I loved a pair of stiletto heels that I bought for a work Christmas party, but alas they looked good but did not feel good on my feet. I was sitting down for most of the evening.

    14. Jodi Mitrovic says

      July 20, 2016 at 4:00 pm

      I’m definitely guilty of picking ill fitting or pretty shoes over sensible one’s more than once or twice but the worst time was my actual wedding. I preferred style over comfort and the blisters the next day were out of this world. Thanks for a great contest! Good luck all!

    15. Karine says

      July 20, 2016 at 10:55 am

      Yes because i thought they were ok. But finally after walking in them i saw all that was wrong with them!

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