The perfect pair of 4-inch heels can make any outfit, but are high heels bad for your back? HealthMinute chats to Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon, Dr. Michael Wong to bust myths and get the facts about high heels.

Luke: Are high heels bad for the back?

Dr Michael Wong: No, they are not really. I think the high heels are probably worse for the feet and the ankles. But then I often see ladies wearing high heels in a city and they walk on uneven ground and often I just think to myself, please don't fall. If they have a minor fall, they twist their back and especially if they are carrying something heavy, that probably will cause some trauma to the back.

Luke: Are the feet somehow linked to the back aswell, can your arches affect your spine and your neck and is it all connected?

Dr Michael Wong: Not so much the feet, probably the knee and the hip. In all the patients, when they have alot of hip and knee arthritis, that can affect the lower back. It's got something to do with the balance of the spine and how we carry our weight.

Luke: Wearing high heels on a night out? A ok!

Dr Michael Wong: I think they look good, I think they should be ok.

Luke: So do I.

Disclaimer: Be sure to seek the advice of your local GP or your health care provider if you do have any health concerns.

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