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metalspikes · 5th June 2007, 15:03

...or, if you do treat them as playthings, please consider that they are toys that require skill and practice to use properly and safely-- like riding a motorcycle or sailing a boat. Without the proper balance and adequate muscle strength, sore muscles the day after are the least of your worries. Especially on stilettos, it is so easy to turn your ankle and sprain or even break it. Even experienced high heel wearers can have such an accident-- all it takes is one moment of inattention or carelessness.

Sore muscles the day after usually indicate muscles that are not accustomed to being used suddenly getting a thorough work-out. Standing in heels for long periods will definitely do that. It is actually less strain to walk in heels than it is to stand still in them. The muscles required to maintain your balance are at work constantly while you stand. Carpet (especially plush carpet) is more difficult to walk and balance on than a solid floor, and sandals offer the least ankle support of any styles of heels, requiring even more balance and muscle strength to wear well and safely.

Here is an excellent article on Achilles tendon pain and therapy, which includes exercises (along with illustrations) designed to strengthen the tendon and related muscle group. These exercises are excellent for wearing heels.

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metalspikes I'm a Silver Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA Age: 53 I am Male Posts: 141 Thanks: 23 Thanked 21 Times in 17 Posts Rep Power: 0	Re: Muscle Pain ...or, if you do treat them as playthings, please consider that they are toys that require skill and practice to use properly and safely-- like riding a motorcycle or sailing a boat. Without the proper balance and adequate muscle strength, sore muscles the day after are the least of your worries. Especially on stilettos, it is so easy to turn your ankle and sprain or even break it. Even experienced high heel wearers can have such an accident-- all it takes is one moment of inattention or carelessness. Sore muscles the day after usually indicate muscles that are not accustomed to being used suddenly getting a thorough work-out. Standing in heels for long periods will definitely do that. It is actually less strain to walk in heels than it is to stand still in them. The muscles required to maintain your balance are at work constantly while you stand. Carpet (especially plush carpet) is more difficult to walk and balance on than a solid floor, and sandals offer the least ankle support of any styles of heels, requiring even more balance and muscle strength to wear well and safely. Here is an excellent article on Achilles tendon pain and therapy, which includes exercises (along with illustrations) designed to strengthen the tendon and related muscle group. These exercises are excellent for wearing heels. Last edited by metalspikes : 5th June 2007 at 16:29. Reason: Added link to Achilles tendon article.