Let's--for once---tell the truth about high heels. They cause spine curvature which puts pressure on the spine and causes lower back pain later in life. I could never walk correctly in them; now, I am glad I couldn't.

My daughter and I love old horror movies. When she realized that the women who wore high heels always fell when they were running away from the monster she vowed to never wear high-heeled shoes. I told her that was probably one of the best decisions she'll ever make in her life.

I agree, especially considering the abrupt rise in the monster population lately.

Whatever helps her keep away from high-heeled shoes works for me. It was easier to discuss running from monsters to a 6-year old than explaining how those shoes will effect her back, legs, etc. in the future.

I actually agree completely. High heels are a terrible idea for daily use.There is a place and time for limited pump usage. Just whip one of those off and smack that monster in the eye (but only if you are out on a date - photo shoot, the runway...)

Good luck when she discovers boys and peer preasure and that monsters arent real.

If I were you Id start telling her about " how those shoes will effect her back, legs, etc. in the future" otherwise the "monster no High heels" reason will be forgotten.

peer pressure = another real monster.

Not to mention the rise in snarky internet trolls who miss the point entirely.

I tend to believe we should have a sarcasm font for these comments.

I sometimes put in a *sarcasm alert* or *humor alert*. I don't think that the person was being snarky, just joking around. Actually, I thought that it was funny. And no doubt high heels are terrible on the back!

You're probably right Walking on a back in high heels can't possibly feel good.

High heels should only be worn in the bedroom!!! chuckle, chuckle

Caitlyn? Is that you?

No, but Lindsey Graham sure is happy!!!!!

I approve this message.

uhhh ... with limited clothing and leather riding crops, too??

Yep,Preferable with one's wife!!!!!

Wear 'em in the bedroom if you like, James.

All I can say from a biblical perspective is, "that the marriage bed goes undefiled"...so I heartily agree!!!!

It's called 2nd grade.

{Sarcasm braces} {Like you really need them}

I agree! Natamaxx didn't get the joke.

Agreed!

And the point is? I guess I missed it.

And there ya go, the obligatory Obama reference that has nothing to do with this article. Congrats maroon!

No Obama slur is ever wasted and most are true to some extent. He promised to fix all our healthcare issues, hid the process, lied about the details, and failed at the task! If Pilates helps your pain, go for it. REAL pain is treated with meds and surgeries!

Parents used to yell "Sit up straight!" to children. They don't anymore.

Slouching is the problem.

People with strong back muscles don't slouch. They automatically stand straight, so the fix is to strengthen the muscles that hold us up straight.

Would seem like we need to walk more, ride around in cars less.

We all spend too much time at the computer.

...But her recommendations are not to sit up straight! If you aren't sitting up straight, then I think that you are slouching. I don't get it!

Yelling?!? At CHILDREN!?!? To do something?!? Say it ain't true.

well wat do u do with ur kids?????

You teach them. To spell, for starters. WHAT, YOU, YOUR.

I make my kids sit up straight! My daughter has good posture since she plays musical instruments. I can't stand lousy posture.

Rapists, murderers, stalkers... Our human monster population has grown a lot in the last few decades...

Actually not, but the fear machine has. Nevertheless, deciding never to wear high heels is wise. Men made that decision sometime in the 1600s.

Have you forgotten the 1970's?

And besides Vietnam, what was wrong with the 60s?

Nope - the 1980s... Another goofy period. ;)

You are very wrong. Look at all of hiking boots, work boots and even running shoes, they have high heels on them. This is problem that is not even being diagnosed for men.

None of my boot "heels" are higher than 1/2" or so in relation to the soles.

Those are NOT high heals! & or spike heels like the women shoes....

you're ignoring the prevalent 'barefoot' trend sweeping the running industry. pretty huge gross to be ignoring, if you ask me.

... first "permissible" is not the same as recommended and I don't know how 1" heels add to proper posture unless there is a leg length discrepancy that has to be corrected. If anything, it would make more sense that we evolved to walk with a heel strike first on softer ground, which flexes the pelvis a bit forward and reduces the curvature in the lumbar spine... one of the premises on "earth shoes" .. though as a "spine friendly" alternative, they didn't meet promise as much as hype.

Totally flat shoes tend to give arch pain if it is worn for long hours at work or during activities.

If totally flat shoes give you arch problems then there is imbalance in the foot muscles that needs to be fixed - and that's usually a result from long years of heavily padded shoes wearing. Totally flat shoes are the "flat ground" you are stepping on while barefooted. So, in essence if totally flat shoes give you problems you are not conditioned to walk barefooted... and that's a problem. We are set up to walk barefooted (from there in totally flat shoes, as well) but in our civilized world we've conveniently "forgotten" this innate ability.