When you say, “I’ll follow fashion”…
Everyone has experienced back pain at least once in their life. The cause of back pain may be tension due to strain on the muscles and connective tissue, or a disruption in the chain formed by these structures, which can lead to a decline in quality of life. For back pain and spinal health, attention must be paid to many things in daily life, from the clothes worn to the choice of bed and pillow, the type of exercise selected, and even high-heeled shoes.
Liv Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist Prof. Dr. Çağatay Öztürk stated that the first step in protecting spinal health is to avoid clothing and accessories that place excessive strain on the spine, and offered recommendations on what to pay attention to in daily life.
- High-heeled shoes disrupt foot anatomy and cause serious problems in the body.
- Wearing high heels causes the body’s center of gravity to shift forward. This disrupts the alignment of the hips and spine.
- Be careful with tight bras and cross-back sports bras. Similarly, clothing tied around the neck also puts shoulder, back, and neck health at risk.
- If you work sitting down, wear shoes that allow your feet to rest firmly on the floor.
- Even your wallet can put strain on your spine and throw it off balance. Avoid heavy wallets like cannonballs.
- Heavy necklaces should not be worn around the neck for long periods of time.
- Pencil skirts make it difficult to walk steadily because they bring the knees together. Restricted movement can cause problems with the discs.
- Corsets worn to appear slimmer or to shape the body can put pressure on the spine and endanger your discs if they are too tight and inflexible.
