What are the hazards of wearing high-heeled shoes?

[This site - shoes and life] the incidence of hallux valgus in China about 12%. At least 100 million people in China have varying degrees of hallux valgus, and at least 20% of each woman’s life may have hallux valgus. Hallux valgus is characterized by valgus of the hallux of the foot, deflection toward the other toes, and the adductance of the humerus at the base of the toe of the foot is prominently inward.

The head of the high heel is more pointed, and the forefoot squeezes into the front of the small, narrow high heel under the force of gravity. In this way, the joints of the first metatarsal head are tilted outwards, and the traction of the long flexor tendon, the long extensor tendon, and the adductor pollen may cause hallux valgus. The compression of the heel is one of the important causes of hallux valgus.

Hallux valgus is not simply ugly. With age, the degree of deformity of the toe valgus increases, resulting in many serious complications, such as swollen thumb bunion, claw toe, corns, callus and ulcers. For most patients, conservative treatment can be attempted first; but in severe cases, non-surgical methods for patients with severe bi-and three-toed riding and persistent severe pain are largely ineffective.

The first method of prevention of hallux valgus is to try not to wear high heels. If you have to wear it for various reasons, you must choose a suitable pair of shoes. Heel height 2cm - 4cm best; Toe should be loose, toe front and the top of the shoes should be left 2cm-3cm gap, the heel should not be too small, the toe should be loose, in particular, can not wear sharp and thin high heels. The best choice for shoes is between 3 pm and 4 pm. The afternoon's feet are relatively high, ensuring that the shoes fit comfortably. Don't try to squeeze cars or wear high heels on uneven roads. You shouldn't run away or run uphill. In fact, the forefoot's squeezing force is greater when going downhill. Do not wear high heels of the same height at all times to prevent the feet from being squeezed at the same place. The best time to wear high heels every day is not more than 6 hours. The office prepares a pair of comfortable flat shoes and wears them alternately with high heels.

Go home to hot feet, do barefoot exercises, strengthen the muscle strength of the soles, and delay the deterioration of toe valgus. Daily use of your fingers to move the hallux to the inside can also effectively prevent the toe from escaping. At the same time strengthen outdoor sports, more calcium and other self-care.