My only hesitation is the thought of the post-wear aches and pains.
But all heels contort the foot into an unnatural position, affecting the posture of the entire body.
Wearing wedges can cause foot, knee and back problems that are not only painful, but possibly permanent.
Wedges curl your toes back and bring your weight to the balls of your feet.
Stretching the toes and ankle can help.
Roll both feet 10 times in each direction.
Sitting in a chair allows both feet to roll simultaneously.
Roll down one vertebrae at a time.
Perform 15 reps.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Do not let knees track out or in.
They should stay right over the ankles.
Keep heels on the floor.
High heels make knees and ankles unstable.
They can lead to a knock-knee stance and overactive quadriceps.
Lift one foot, crossing diagonally behind standing leg.
Bend both knees to a 90 degree angle.
Return to standing, alternating legs.
Perform 30 lunges total.
It should stay over the ankle.
Press into all four corners of the standing foot.
