C/N/83. Evaluation of Lumbar Lordosis in Relation to Pelvic Inclination in Women Wearing High Heeled Shoes - an Experimental Study

This study is based on the experimental analysis of women wearing high heeled shoes and the relationship between wearing high heeled shoes and manifestation of lumbar lordosis. The pelvic inclinations in women wearing a certain height of heels, the postural changes due to wearing such fashion items have been examined and the nature of back pain as affected by several factors of age, weight and lifestyle have also been discussed. The study shows the relationship between wearing of high heels and lower back pain and related physiological conditions in at least 14 young women in a UK University. In this section, a literature review has been done and studies on back pain and lumbar lordosis have been extensively analysed. Diseases associated with lifestyle changes and fashion consciousness is an issue here and exercise habits, lifting habits, occupational patterns are also noted as possible causes of back pain. Age, and genetic factors are equally important in determining whether a person is predisposed to low back pain and related disease conditions although this study is primarily focused on one aspect of lifestyle, as using a particular type of footwear and its relation to back problems.