New Shoes from Camileon Have Retractable Heel, May Reduce Foot Pain for Women

New Shoes from Camileon Have Retractable Heel, May Reduce Foot Pain for Women

Wearing high heels all day long often causes foot and heel pain for women. However, shoe manufacturer Camileon hopes to reconcile comfort and fashion with their new shoe designs. These shoes have a collapsible heel which you can have fully extended or retracted depending on your specific needs. This should help anyone who needs to walk extensively but doesn’t want to give up the fashion of high heels.

As Camileon is trying to point out, proper footwear is essential to keeping the feet and ankles healthy and pain free. If you are experiencing pain in your feet or ankles, and you think it may be due to high heels or other footwear problems, you should seek the care of a podiatrist like Dr. Bryant Tarr of Sudbury & Westford Podiatry.  Dr. Tarrwill advise you on the best footwear and foot care techniques to help you overcome your foot pain.

Effects of High Heels on the Feet

High heels are popular shoes among women because they are associated with femininity.  Despite their appeal, they can cause many health problems if worn too frequently.

What parts my body will be affected by high heels?

· Ankle Joints
· Achilles Tendon – may shorten and stiffen with prolonged wear
· Balls of the Feet
· Knees – heels cause the knees to bend constantly, creating stress on them
· Back – they decrease the spine’s ability to absorb shock, which may lead to back pain.  Also, the vertebrae of the lower back may compress.

What kinds of foot problems can develop from wearing high heels?

· Corns
· Calluses
· Hammertoe
· Bunions
· Morton’s Neuroma
·  Plantar Fasciitis

How can I still wear high heels and maintain foot health?

 If you want to wear high heeled shoes, make sure that you are not wearing them every day, as this will help prevent long term physical problems.  Try wearing thicker heels as opposed to stilettos to distribute weight more evenly across the feet.  Always make sure you are wearing the proper shoes for the right occasion, such as sneakers for exercising.  If you walk to work, try carrying your heels with you and changing into them once you arrive at work.  Adding inserts to your heels can help cushion your feet and absorb shock; you can buy either full inserts or metatarsal pads. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our offices in Sudbury and Westford, MA.  We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.

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