Ms. Liu from Changsha is a cheongsam model enthusiast who often wears ultra-high heels on the catwalk due to professional needs, resulting in severe hallux valgus on her feet.
High heels are the type of shoes that many girls prefer, and after wearing high heels, they are tall, graceful, and graceful.
However, there are many female friends who are glamorous and beautiful on the surface, but there is an unspeakable hidden behind their backs, and when they take off their shoes, their hallux valgus feet will be "exposed".
Hallux valgus is a bony protrusion in the basilar joint of the hallux that skews toward the second toe.
Some people may say that if the big toe is crooked, it will be crooked, and no one else can see it when wearing socks and shoes anyway. In fact, hallux valgus can cause a number of health problems in addition to its aesthetic effects:
1. The joints at the base of the big toe are swollen, red or sore;
2. Rubbing the big toe and the second toe against each other for a long time may cause ** damage and lead to calluses;
3. Due to the deviation of the stress point of the foot to the middle, it can cause repeated or continuous pain in the sole of the foot;
4. The movement of the big toe is limited, and there is some evidence that hallux valgus can interfere with gait and balance, and uneven ground may increase the risk of falls.
Most scholars believe that long-term wearing of ill-fitting shoes, especially those with high heels, shoes that are too tight, too pointy and too narrow, plays an important role in the development of hallux valgus.
Therefore, when choosing shoes, avoid wearing shoes that do not fit, choose wider low-heeled shoes to reduce the stimulation of the hallux, and you can also use special insoles.
If you must wear high heels, it is best to pay attention to the following points to reduce your health risks:
1. Wear alternately with non-high heels:
It is best to wear high heels for no more than 2 hours a day. If you have to wear high heels for some important occasions, you can keep an extra pair of comfortable shoes in the office and wear them alternately.
2. The heel should be as short as possible
Shoes with thick heels have a larger stress area and higher stability, which can reduce unnecessary foot stumbling. At the same time, it is better not to exceed 5cm in the heel.
3. The toe cap should be relatively wide
Choose heels with a relatively wide toe to avoid squeezing your toes together for long periods of time.
I hope that friends who read this content have a pair of healthy and beautiful feet.