Why does my waist hurt when I wear high heels?

High heels are a must-have shoe for many women, because wearing high heels can enhance a woman's temperament to a great extent, making her look more mature and confident. However, for some women who are not used to wearing high heels, walking in high heels is not only a challenge, but also may cause various physical problems due to improper wearing of shoes. Lower back pain from wearing high heels is a common symptom. Below, we will introduce in detail the causes and precautions of lower back pain caused by wearing high heels.

After wearing high heels, the body's gravity line changes greatly, the pelvis tilts forward and the waist leans backward. Excessive lumbar extension causes the back muscles to contract and tighten, and the lumbar facet joints and joint capsules are in a tense state. If this continues for a long time, the joint capsules and lumbar and back muscles will be strained, causing low back pain. Wearing high heels will weaken the lower limbs and make it difficult to stand and walk as desired. The whole body's reaction and coordination abilities will decrease, and it is also easy to sprain the waist. When a sprain occurs, the muscles and ligaments will be torn to varying degrees and suffer minor bleeding, swelling and even bruising, which can manifest as acute low back pain or aggravate existing low back pain symptoms.

In addition, after wearing high heels, the body's center of gravity moves forward and the weight on the toes increases, which can easily induce diseases such as hallux valgus, bunion, hammer toe, and ischemic necrosis of the metatarsal heads. In addition to causing foot pain, numbness and other discomforts, these lesions can also involve the waist through the reflex mechanism and cause low back pain. From the perspective of taking into account the stability and comfort of the foot and the physiological needs of maintaining the arch of the foot, it is recommended that women wear high heels less often, and patients with low back pain should not wear high heels. Except for social and ceremonial occasions, most people should wear ordinary cloth shoes or leather shoes on weekdays. The heels should not be higher than 3 cm and the soles should be sloped.

1. Choose the right heel

When female friends first start wearing high heels, it is best not to challenge higher heels directly. It is recommended to wear heels with a height of about 3-5cm first. This way, they can gradually adapt and will not feel difficult to adapt all of a sudden, and the fatigue of the feet will also increase.

2. Avoid heels that are too pointed

When choosing high heels, many people like to buy the kind with very pointed and thin heels. Although this kind of heels looks attractive, it is easy to cause foot sprains when wearing them, and the center of gravity of the person is on the heel, which can easily cause fatigue, so it is recommended to wear thick heels.

3. Material selection

High heels of different qualities are definitely made of different materials. According to relevant people, high heels made of soft sheepskin are softer in texture, put less pressure on the feet, and are more comfortable when walking, so it is recommended to buy this type if conditions permit.

When buying high heels, you also need to pay attention to the toe. When you first wear high heels, avoid choosing pointed shoes. It is best to choose round-toed ones. This can avoid strong pressure on the toes and relieve pain to a certain extent.

5. Choose the size

When buying high heels, it is best to try them on so that you can buy the size that best suits your feet. If the size is too big, the heels will easily fall off, making it inconvenient to walk and causing fatigue. It is recommended to choose the right one for yourself and then use a silicone heel pad to relieve friction.

6. Change your clothes regularly

If you only wear one pair of high heels for a long time, the same part of your foot will be squeezed for a long time, which is very bad. Therefore, it is recommended to prepare a few more pairs of high heels so that you can change them at any time and relieve the pressure on your feet.

7. The correct way to walk

When walking in high heels, the body's center of gravity should be adjusted, concentrated on the toes and soles of the feet, and gradually moved toward the ankles, which can relieve foot fatigue to the greatest extent.

8. Choice of road running

If you often walk on the street to kill time, it is recommended that you do not choose hard soles made of wood or plastic when wearing high heels, because it will cause fatigue. It is recommended to choose soles made of rubber or leather materials that can buffer pressure.