Ditch the High Heels

High heels, you can’t run in them and sometimes it seems you can barely walk in them. But worse of all they can actually throw your spine out of alignment. They cause an unnatural curve of the spine and can put pressure on the back muscles. Eventually, back pain will begin and it often starts in the neck. I’ve known women who found freedom from back pain within a couple of weeks after ditching the high heels.

Your shoes can make a big difference to the health of your back. Your body is a system and everything is connected. Your shoes should provide good support for the arches and the toe area should not squeeze your toes. Your shoes should be stable too. High heels can be very unstable and cause the muscles in your lower back to work hard to keep you balanced. If you wear high heels and experience back pain, I suggest you consider wearing a lower heel for a while to find out if your neck or back pain disappears.