Five Ways to Reduce Pain in the High Heels You Already Have - By: JD Hoopes

There is nothing wrong with wearing shoes with high heels. They are fashionable, improve height, and for some individuals are actually recommended. However, according to podiatrists anything over 1 ½ inches can be detrimental, because too much of the body's weight is then disproportionately transferred to the ball of the foot. Consequently leading to many different kinds of foot problems. However, if you already have a closet full of heels that hurt, below are 5 simple things you can do to reduce the pain and the likelihood of permanent long term damage.

1. Don't wear heels over 1.5 inches as part of your everyday footwear. Save the 4 inch heels for special occasions and formal events.

2. Rotate the shoes you wear on a regular basis. While it may seem like you would want to wear the same shoes because those are the ones that have formed to your foot, don't treat your Touch Ups Shoes like they are a pair of Propet Shoes, because it is actually your foot that more often forms to the shoe, so wearing the same high heels every day reinforces and reshapes your foot in a negative way. This includes wearing different styles and different heel heights.

3. Take care of your feet when they hurt. High heels are great at killing your arch. Instead of naturally arching up, you are now wearing a shoes that is encouraging your arch to curve down. Because your foot curves differently than your shoes, there is a gap between them and the weight of your body pushes on the foot forcing it to conform to the shape of the shoe. Consequently, even in the best high heels, you will likely have feet that ache afterwards. So, when they ache, don't ignore them. You need to relax the muscles and encourage your natural arch. Give your feet a good massage through the arch area as well as the balls of your feet and also remember to stretch the foot by pulling the toes back and stretch your calf like you would before going out on a jog.

4. Add an insole to your heels. There are insoles designed specifically for high heels that will help to decrease the direct pressure on the ball of your foot providing extended comfort and less fatigue. In addition, there are simple pads that can be placed under the ball of the foot that can provide additional shock absorption and cushioning in place of an insole.

5. Don't ignore foot problems. If you experience any long term foot pain, change shoes and get help immediately. Common problems associated with extended use of high heels is hammertoes, bunions, Achilles tendonitis, and more.

Let's face it, if you already have a closet of high heels, you probably don't want to go out and buy another set just to get something comfortable. While you are likely to suffer long term problems if you wear uncomfortable heels all day long, you can reduce some of the effects by following these simple guidelines.

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