This girl was made to wear heels even after her feet were bleeding. What happens when you wear high heels for too long?

A few studies have specifically pointed out that high heels can cause osteoarthritis. It is also believed that high heels can lead to back pain and can also affect your posture.

Having bought my first pair of heels at the age of twenty-five, I never really understood the obsession with high heels. While I can happily run around my office in my comfortable sneakers because I have the luxury to, there are many women who simply can't. The whole hospitality industry, be it front desk executives in hotels or servers in restaurants, it is mandatory for most women in these professions to wear high heels. Models and actresses who are criticised at every wrong shoe choice are also compelled to wear high heels irrespective of whether their feet are killing them.

Recently, a Facebook post has been doing rounds where Nicola Gavins from Canada posted a picture of her friend's blood soaked socks and shoes. The post says that her friend is required to wear high heels as a part of her server's uniform. The restaurant where she works has made it mandatory for all the female staff to wear heels unless they are medically restricted. Even after she was bleeding and lost a toenail, her manager did not allow her to change into flats. Her friend was also told that she'd be required to wear heels to the next shift as well.

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While this lady's friend did not have the option to wear comfortable shoes, there are many women who subject themselves to high heel torture every day. High heels have become a necessity. Most women think the pain and discomfort are temporary and do not realise the far-reaching effects high heels can have on their body. It's not just about tripping or losing balance and falling but many times these injuries become severe and can break the ankle. A study published in the journal Foot and Ankle Injuries revealed that injuries from high heels have doubled in the past decade.

High heels or uncomfortable shoes can cause many severe health problems. Athlete's Foot, Bunions, hammer toes, heel spurs, heel pain are few of them. A few studies have specifically pointed out that high heels can cause osteoarthritis. It is also believed that high heels can lead to back pain and can also affect your posture.

Recently, model Carol Gracias who is pregnant walked the ramp during the Lakme Fashion Week wearing heels. Although her heels look comfortable and were not too high, doctors believe pregnant women should not wear heels at all.