Sunday, September 15, 2013

What High Heels Do To Your Feet

Being vertically challenged, I wore heels a lot when I was younger to put me on a more equal footing with others of my species. Now I don't care if people look down on me and wear flats almost exclusively.
This Washington Post infographic illustrates how wearing high heels affects posture, bones and muscles. It highlights the pressure they put on your joints, the muscle strains they cause in your calves and the dreaded "pump bump" that develops near your ankle.

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