THE SUN DOCTOR

practice doctors waiting to answer has a line-up of specialist and general

Sun Your exciting and revealing paper health bugs and let this week’s free! So come on, send in those nagging your health concerns – and it is for identity. Give us a pseudo, it’s fine! to worry about revealing your true

Doctor deal with it. You don’t have

Dear Sun Doc,

I love wearing high heels. Could they be affecting my health somehow?

Dear reader

Wearing high heels impairs stability and affects posture and gait. It also increases the risk of injury and places mechanical stress on the back.

The foot itself may develop bunions or calluses, hammertoe and other structural challenges, and you may develop foot or leg pain.

Even a person who is experienced in wearing heels still has challenges brought on by the excessive pressure on the forefoot, the ankle, the hips, the knees and the back due to the shift in the centre of gravity, the abnormal stride and the struggle balance. It is best to reserve heels for special/rare occasions, or wear them for only a few hours a day while taking breaks in between to stretch the feet.

For everyday shoes, the flat or low heels (less than one and a half inch) with good insoles and arch support are best.