1. Stilettos:
I know, you love them. We love them too!
But stilettos are incredibly harmful to multiple parts of the body and can wreak havoc on everything from your knees to your back.
It’s no wonder doctors and chiropractors have been warning women against these killer beasts for years.
Parents reported:
“A small study of 40 young women who wore 4-inch heels more than three times per week found that after about four years of wearing heels regularly, their ankle muscles and joints were weakened, which can cause muscular imbalances that lead to injury.
In a second small study of 14 women, researchers found that walking in 3.25-inch heels caused changes to the women’s gaits and affected their knee joints in a way that’s similar to how people who develop knee osteoarthritis walk.”
Ok, so you don’t have to give them up entirely, just don’t wear them daily. If you are a working mom who likes heels, there are lower-heeled options or cute flats you can use to supplement.
Your knees will thank you!