There are ads all the time for shoes.
Shoes for every season.
Shoes for every event.
There are work shoes and play shoes.
Pool shoes and party shoes.
From flat shoes to five inch heels, there is no end to the large selection of styles and colors to choose from.
But have you ever wondered how your choice of shoes has an important role in your posture and the health of your back? Our feet support our bodies.
How we stand while wearing shoes will affect our posture.
Some shoes with narrow toe space and high heels will alter the posture and arches of the back and ultimately placing enormous stress on the spine.
In time that bad posture will cause back pain.
Wearing high heels will slowly pull the weight of the entire body forward, thus corrupting the posture and arches of the back.
High-heels are the leading cause of Spondylolisthesis which is a forward dislocation of one vertebra over the one beneath it producing pressure on spinal nerves.
Shoe material is also a consideration when purchasing the proper shoe.
Durability, flexibility and breathability of the material has to be accounted for.
Very stiff leathers have no "give" to them and can be uncomfortable.
Wearing the right shoes has an immense consequence on the health of our spine, so it is very important to incorporate fashion with comfort.
One option if you are not wearing supportive shoes that provide you a comfortable fit, is to invest in Orthotic shoes to relieve your back pain.