Wearing high heels often can cause arthritis in old age

Women should try to avoid walking in pointed high heels for a long time. If they have to wear high heels, they should soak their feet in hot water frequently.

Many middle-aged women report that they have hallux valgus problem on their toes, which not only affects their appearance but also causes pain and discomfort.

Lan Xiufu, director of the orthopedics department at Jiangbei District Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, said that this is a phenomenon that is seen every day in clinical practice. "In addition to genetic and traumatic reasons, 30% of hallux valgus is caused by long-term wearing of high heels." When women wear high heels for a long time, the big toe will first become deformed and tilted inward, and then the big toe will lean against the second toe. Due to compression and friction between shoes, pain, redness, swelling, inflammation and even collapse of the transverse arch of the foot, flat feet, bunions and other problems may occur.

Lan Xiufu reminded female citizens, "Avoid walking in pointed high heels for a long time. If you have to wear high heels, you should soak your feet in hot water frequently. Do more foot exercises, such as gripping the ground with your toes when standing or walking, or standing on tiptoes when standing vertically, and repeat this dozens of times a day."

In addition, Lan Xiu-fu said that Chongqing has many mountains and slopes, and citizens who climb slopes for a long time are prone to joint injuries. Due to the characteristics of the climate and heavy humidity, the number of arthritis patients ranks first in the country. Rheumatoid arthritis and severe osteoarthritis have become the number one killer of joint disability among the middle-aged and elderly in our city. "Many people think that if their bones are uncomfortable, they can just move more, which is a misunderstanding. The correct way is to insist on daily hot compresses, pay attention to joint rest, and not bear weight."