Strippers work grueling hours in the clubs and all perched on top of a pair of towering heels. Wearing 6 inch high heels or higher has been compared to walking on stilts or dancing on ballet point shoes. Yowch!
Not only is the risk of falling flat on your rear a concern, there are also long term foot complications that can arise. Chiropractors and Podiatrists recommend that you stay in your stilettos for no more than 20 minutes at a time to avoid permanent damage.
The main areas that stilettos can cause injuries and pain include the back, hips and knees, shins, balls of the feet and the toes. It is imperative to look after the health of your feet on a daily basis if you wear heels everyday. Soak them in a warm tub of water with Epsom salts and massage with moisturizer and a few drops of Peppermint oil afterward.
After 10 1/2 years of dancing, I credit practicing yoga on a regular basis as my foot savior. Hot Yoga is particularly effective in combating the toll dancing takes on the body. Whenever possible, hold onto a pole to stabilize yourself. Touching the ceiling can also relieve some pressure on your feet. Be sure to take regular breaks in the dressing rooms not only for energy enhancing snacks…but also to liberate your feet!
Another way to save your feet is SELLING! If you are engaged in a good conversation that leads to a sale, you’re not walking around on those stilts…
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