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Surgery to Get Your Feet Stiletto-Slim?
According to Christian Louboutin, Barbie has cankles — but she's not the only one who needs a makeover to fit her stilettos. Apparently, donning perfectly crafted sky-high heels means women need perfectly re-crafted feet to match. In fact, even while most cosmetic procedures are on the decline — thanks to the recession — podiatrists report that the demand for cosmetic foot surgery is on the rise.
Do You Wear High Heels?
An outfit often isn't complete without a stunning pair of high heels. They're feminine, fun, and sexy, but the dazzle they add to your ensemble also comes with a price. High heels are linked to many health issues including shortened Achilles tendons and calf muscles, hammertoes, bunions, corns, ingrown toenails, posture issues, back and neck pain.
How Often Do You Wear Heels?
The more you move around during your workday, the better for your health, your waistline, and your brain. One element of your outfit that can often disrupt your ability and desire to get up and move is your footwear. High heels maybe lovely to look at, but they don't exactly inspire a 10-block walk.
High Heels Can Be a Pain in the Neck
My pal Fab has been seriously weighing the pros and cons of shoes replacing handbags as the ultimate fashion accessory. Makes sense to me because so many of the heels out this season are intricate and high. I mean really high.
Tips for Wearing High Heels
In a perfect world women wouldn't be subject to wearing high heels. The world is not perfect and I, for one, love putting on a sexy pair of heels when I can. The problem is that I always have a lingering guilt in my mind about the strain I may be causing to my body.
Most Common Injuries for Women
As women, when it comes to life in general, we often take the phrase no pain, no gain much more literally than our male counterparts. Due to this, we may suffer certain injuries from just living our lives.
Here is a list of our most common ailments that Self.com has come up with, along with how to prevent them from even happening in the first place:
Neck and upper back: This region bears a lot of pressure, both physically and emotionally.
High Heels – Pretty and Pretty Bad for Your Body
Ouch!! My feet hurt just looking at this poor girl.
High heels seem like an accident waiting to happen.
Wear Heels? Stretch These Muscles
We all know that high heeled shoes are pretty, and pretty bad for your body. Yet, we all end up wearing them sometime or another - a big meeting, a wedding, or almost everyday.
Basically the height of the heel pushes the weight of the body forward which interferes with your balance.
Fit High Heels: Cole Haan Nike Air
At first glance you may think that I have lost my mind writing about heels but bear with me here.
My sister and my mom have been raving about these new heels that Oprah apparently loves. I'll admit I was skeptical, as they would love anything Miss Oprah endorses, even if it were the ugliest shoes ever.
Move It at Home: DVD - LEGWORK
Ever wonder how women in the entertainment industry (on Broadway, off Broadway and way off Broadway) are able to move so well in those high heels?
LEGWORK ($19.95) is a new DVD that teaches the daily routines and exercises of top Broadway dancers. What's more?
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