Unfortunately, for as confident and sexy as you might feel when you wear heels every day, they can wreak some havoc on your body. Notably, if you wear high heels often, you might be putting your back at risk, says Dr. Melissa Galli, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. "High heeled shoes are the biggest culprit for causing back pain," she told The List. "When ill-fitting shoes are chosen they most certainly can affect back problems and cause back pain, particularly of the lumbar spine where much of lower extremity compensation happens." 

This can be even more of an issue if you have other complications to consider, as noted by Galli. "If arthritis is present in these joints, a joint off balance will cause the progression of arthritis," she continued. The Arthritis Foundation even lists heels as one of the worst choices of footwear for those with the condition. 

Furthermore, Galli noted that when canals and facets narrow, that can lead to nerve irritation. And if a spinal joint is misaligned, that puts you at risk for a slipped disk, which can be extremely painful. So be aware of this risk when you put your pumps on every day.