It was a man that invented High Heels - big surprise ! However we can't wear flip flops everyday to work in the name of fashion so high heels and boots are the go to for most women.
What you SHOULD know is mixing it up and alternating between loafers, flats and high heels is a must to save your legs !
Stilettos can make your legs look a mile long but they may actually have the opposite effect. Women who wear high heels have shorter calf muscles and thicker Achillies tendons then those who favor flats. Keeping heels in a contracted position causes muscle fibers to shorten and stiffen, which may raise your risk of injury.
Best way to combat this is to always stretch out your calf muscles by placing both hands against the way and stand with one leg bent in and the other one straight out behind you - lean in and let the muscle stretch out. You can also do the "runner's stretch. Sit on the floor with one leg straight out in front of you and the other one bent with flat of your opposite foot at your knee. Lean forward and touch your toes; holding as you feel the calf stretch. Be careful not to do "static stretches" where you "bounce" - hold each one for 5 - to 10 seconds.
As well, if you are going to wear flats make sure they have arch support to ease up on back pain !!
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