Ok, I know we’re still in November, but most people have got their Christmas party (or parties!), scheduled in their diaries already.
And if you, or anyone you know is anything like my Mam, the Christmas party outfit will be planned already… or at least ready to be purchased.
Anyway, last year one of my patients came to see me with low-back pain after her work’s Christmas do…
Claire is a regular patient at the physio rooms, and as a school teacher she’s on her feet for most of the day, and because of this, she usually wears flat shoes to remain comfortable.
But what happened to Claire, was she decided to treat herself to a new pair of heels especially for the party, and even though a pair of stilettos can add the finishing touch to any outfit, they can also cause terrible back pain (and that awful aching feet feeling).
Of course at the time you might not think of this, but the day after, Claire woke up in pain (and no, not from a hangover)… The pain in Claire’s back was so bad, that her husband even had to help lift her out of bed, and help her put her shoes on.
Even worse, Claire struggled so much with an aching back all week, that even driving became difficult.
Here’s why…
Wearing high heels increases the pressure through your back by about 25 times, they can alter the way you walk, and can even lead to bad posture – causing you back pain.
Although it’s tempting to slip on a pair of heels, if you choose a soft cushioned pair of shoes instead, your lower back will experience 25 times less pressure and force placed upon it.
And with all of that dancing that happens at Christmas parties, do you really want to put that much strain on your lower-back each time you place your foot on the ground?
So this year why not trade your heels for a pair of well fitted, cushioned flats.
Heels may look good – but is lower-back pain really that fashionable?…
If you’re suffering with back pain, or would like to know our top tips on how to avoid it… here’s a free special report with 9 quick easy ways to live with less back pain: www.paulgoughphysio.com/back-pain
You might know Paul as an expert Columnist who writes weekly health articles for TWO of the North East's biggest daily Newspapers, The Northern Echo And The Hartlepool Mail, he is a regular Speaker at Industry Seminars around the globe and a Radio Personality, often heard on the BBC. Paul has been an expert guest on dozens of Radio shows and regularly interviewed in newspapers, magazines and trade journals all over the world, including the Guardian.
Paul’s background included working extensively in the Premier League with a Top Professional Football Team, and since quitting his job in Professional Football in 2007, his Physio Practice has become the fastest growing in the UK and biggest in the North East. So successful, that companies like BUPA, ASDA, The Vela Group And Coast & Country, repeatedly retain his Physio company's services to keep healthy their own staff and workforce. Paul Gough Physio Rooms is now a large multi-physio, multi clinic speciality practice in Darlington, Durham, Guisborough and Hartlepool.
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