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Wearing High Heels for Long Hours Can Damage Bones and Cause Arthritis

Summary by Dr. Joseph Mercola

Women’s shoes are notorious for being long on visual appeal and short on practicality, and an expert in rheumatology is pointing out that when it comes to stiletto and pencil heels, besides being a hazard to walk in, they are a prescription for degenerative arthritis. Bunions and fore-foot pain, stressed calf muscles and back, waist and knee pain are also a danger of wearing too-high heels. According to India, if you really want to wear higher heels, opt for wedges or platform...