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9th August 2015
01:13pm BST
Chiropodist Stephen Hartman told Best Health that heels that are higher than two inches propel the body forward and point the foot downward, reducing its ability to absorb shock.
This in turn puts pressure on your knee and hip joints which can, over time, lead to arthritis.
Furthermore, Dr Nevins told the American Osteopathic Association that higher heels push your feet forward in the shoe, affecting weight distribution.
This then forces the wearer to lean back unnaturally (to counter the body being pushed forward by the heel), putting stress on your spine and potentially damaging your posture.
Of course, the key is wearing heels in moderation and alternating in terms of heights (including flat shoes).Explore more on these topics:
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