{"id":3145,"date":"2017-04-04T21:25:35","date_gmt":"2017-04-04T21:25:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/?p=3145"},"modified":"2017-07-13T19:55:51","modified_gmt":"2017-07-13T19:55:51","slug":"ultimate-guide-high-heel-health-dr-jackie-sutera-vionic-shoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-high-heel-health-dr-jackie-sutera-vionic-shoes\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to High Heel Health with Dr. Jackie Sutera | Vionic Shoes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">High heels\u00a0are\u00a0a fixed pillar\u00a0in fashion. Whether worn for work, a special\u00a0event or to just\u00a0feel a few inches taller, women have been wearing high heels for centuries. But despite this shoe style&#8217;s overwhelming\u00a0popularity, many women are still uninformed\u00a0about high heel health. My patients often ask me if high heels can cause damage, and the answer is, yes. High heels can have lasting effects on your feet, ankles, legs and spine. However, there are easy-to-remember tips that can help relieve pain and lessen potential future damage. Here are my top recommendations for achieving and maintaining the best\u00a0high heel health.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/jackie.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3148 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/jackie-300x168.png\" alt=\"jackie\" width=\"321\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/jackie-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/jackie-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/jackie-624x351.png 624w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/jackie.png 1504w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 321px) 100vw, 321px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b><em>Before<\/em> <em>wearing<\/em> high heels, it&#8217;s important\u00a0to remember to:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Look for high heels that have a chunkier heel, wedge or platform.\u00a0 These styles are more stable than their stiletto counterparts, because you can distribute body weight across a greater surface area.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Not exceed a 2 inch height with\u00a0your high heels, as recommended by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.apma.org\/Learn\/HealthyFeetTips.cfm?ItemNumber=13541\" target=\"_blank\">American Podiatric Medical Association<\/a>.\u00a0Damage occurs with increased heel heights due to weight shifting forward to the ball of the foot.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Avoid wearing the\u00a0same heel heights, same pair of shoes\u00a0or types of shoes every day, all day.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><em>While wearing<\/em> high heels, it&#8217;s important to remember to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Rotate your ankles while sitting. This can give your ankles a nice stretch.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Sit as much as possible. When you&#8217;re wearing high heels, your limbs are working hard. Sitting will give your feet and legs\u00a0some much-needed\u00a0rest.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Take a break. Go to a private area, slide your heels off\u00a0and flex your toes for a few minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Bring alternative shoes for the end of the day or the event you&#8217;re attending. This can help prevent added pain and relieve pressure.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Not exceed 3-4 hours of high heel wear and to not\u00a0exceed that for longer periods of standing and walking.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><em>After wearing<\/em> high heels, it&#8217;s important to remember to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Do calf stretches. Beneficial for your health, these stretches can also help reduce knee pain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Take Epsom salt foot baths. Not only is this good for your feet, but it will feel great too.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Massage the arch, ball of foot and calves.\u00a0High heels put an immense amount of pressure on the balls of your feet and require the work of your arches and calves.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Ice your feet and legs. A cold application can reduce swelling.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Wear commuter shoes to and from work\/events, and remember to alternate shoes the next day.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Looking for a heel that doesn&#8217;t hurt? Vionic offers a variety of shoe styles\u00a0so you don&#8217;t have to sacrifice style for comfort.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #372e2c;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/solana-heeled-sandal.html\" target=\"_blank\">Solana Heeled Sandal<\/a> is a\u00a0modest block heel that lends stability as well as style for a classic look.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/solana-heeled-sandal.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3177 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/382solana_black_silo-300x172.jpg\" alt=\"382solana_black_silo\" width=\"300\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/382solana_black_silo-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/382solana_black_silo-1024x588.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/382solana_black_silo-624x358.jpg 624w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/382solana_black_silo.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/women\/wedges\/carmel-heeled-sandal.html\" target=\"_blank\">Carmel\u00a0Heeled Sandal<\/a>\u00a0offers a three-buckle strap silhouette with a<span style=\"color: #372e2c;\">\u00a0deep heel cup and enhanced forefoot contour\u00a0for innovative comfort and design.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/women\/wedges\/carmel-heeled-sandal.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3179 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/382carmel_saddle_silo_1-300x172.jpg\" alt=\"382carmel_saddle_silo_1\" width=\"300\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/382carmel_saddle_silo_1-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/382carmel_saddle_silo_1-1024x588.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/382carmel_saddle_silo_1-624x358.jpg 624w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/382carmel_saddle_silo_1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Interested in learning more about high heel health? Read about\u00a0Vionic&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/elevated-technology\" target=\"_blank\">elevated support technology<\/a> including enhanced\u00a0cushioning and overall stability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"more-link\" id=\"excerpt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-high-heel-health-dr-jackie-sutera-vionic-shoes\/\">Read More &gt;<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[259,314,284],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3145","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-healthy-inspiration","category-medical-science-technology","category-style","dwtl normal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3145","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3145"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3145\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3388,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3145\/revisions\/3388"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3145"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3145"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3145"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}