“Do high heels cause leg pain?”
I wear high heels every day. Recently, I started experiencing leg pain. Do high heels cause leg pain?
9 Answers
Wearing high heels every day can indeed cause leg pain. The elevated heel alters the alignment of your feet, ankles, and legs, putting extra strain on various muscles, tendons, and joints. This can lead to discomfort and pain, especially in the calves and shins. It's important to give your feet and legs regular breaks from high heels to prevent and alleviate pain. Consider wearing shoes with lower heels or opting for flats to give your legs some relief.
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Yes, any shoe can cause leg pain. feet are our foundation, so anything we put on our feet can alter our foundation and cause pain or other symptoms. I would like you to consult me or local podiatrist, bring your every day shoes, high heels, sneakers to the office and let the doctor do a gait exam and come up with a definitive diagnosis.
They can. High heeled shoes are not the most biomechanically correct shoe gear, especially for long hours at a time. I would recommend you consult with a Board Certified Podiatric Surgeon to see if your pain(s) are related to the shoes or some other cause.
High heels can contribute to low back pain, knee pain, ankle and foot pain. The source of your pain could be from wearing heels, but it is possible that there are other contributing factors and an evaluation by a physical therapist would be helpful in identifying those problems.
Yes, high heels can cause leg pain, but so can many other issues. You should have your legs checked by your podiatrist.
Dr. Kathleen Neuhoff
Dr. Kathleen Neuhoff
HIGH HEELS ARE THE BEST FRIEND OF PODIATRISTS, THEY CREATE NEW PATIENTS EVERY DAY. SO, IF YOU WANT TO BE A PODIATRIST PATIENT IN THE FUTURE, KEEP WEARING HIGH HEELS. THEY CAN CAUSE ALL KINDS OF PROBLEMS IN WOMEN!!!
High heels can cause pain by changing how the muscles are working. This may indicate tightness of the muscles. I recommend you see a foot and ankle surgeon (podiatrist) to get a diagnosis and treatment plan
High heels may cause leg pain. They definitely cause a contracture/shortening of the Achilles tendon if worn too frequently, as soft tissues may contract/shrink when they are constantly in an abnormal position. But without examining you to evaluate your pain, it is impossible to say what is going on with your legs. There are also issues with the low back that can be caused by wearing high heels or inappropriate shoe gear, and this may be the cause of leg pain, as well.
It's possible, but there are many causes of calf pain. If it persists, you should be evaluated.
