Wearing high heels may affect women’s bone health: Survey

Wearing high heels over a period of time has known to impact a women's bone health and a new survey on Monday revealed that regular use of high heels might also lead to early osteoporosis and permanent backache.

A survey conducted by Max Healthcare (MHC) — ‘Women’s bone health and orthopedic issues’ — was done with over 500 women in Gurugram, Delhi/NCR aged between 20 to 45 years and above.

A balanced share of respondents across the following profiles included - Homemaker and Working Professional.

“Our survey has shown that a shocking 48.5 percent of women wear high heels on a regular basis or on the weekends for social gatherings. High heels when worn on a regular basis, impacts the back, toes and the joints of ankle and knee,” said Dr. S.K.S. Marya, Chairman and Chief Surgeon, Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement, Max Hospital in Gurugram.

“This puts immense pressure on the spine which can hamper the overall bone structure and posture of women over a period of time. These heels create an anomalous and awkward angle for the ankle which further creates pressure and hinders the circulation to the foot,” Marya added.

The survey also revealed that 37.5 percent of 20-30-year-old women wear high heels daily and 85.4 percent 20-30-year-old women wear high heels daily or on weekends for parties. (IANS)

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