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Effects of High Heels and Common Postural Dysfunctions

By: Eric Lichtfuss

I was discussing postural analysis and common postural dysfunctions with my students at Atlanta School of Massage last night, and at some point, someone asked if heels could affect one’s posture. Yes, wearing high heels – even wedges – on a regular basis can affect all kinds of other structures upstream, all the way to the head.  A small tilt or angle down at the feet can expand into a much greater postural imbalance by the time you reach the head and neck.