4. Elevation
One of the most important principles of the rest, ice, compression and elevation theory which is often abbreviated to RICE, elevation has perhaps the most important part to play in a person’s recovery from posterior tibial neuralgia. This home remedy is used in order to elevate a person’s legs and feet in comparison with the rest of their body so that the blood flow to the area can be limited and so that swelling can be prevented.
The easiest way to support the elevation of the leg is by using a pillow, a large cushion or even a couple of magazines. The idea is to rest the calf or the heel on the raised surface or level, meaning that the muscles can be rested, as well as all the nerves and interconnecting tissue as well.
When elevation is done in accordance with the other three areas, resting, icing and compressing, swelling and pain can be dramatically reduced and the recovery time from this condition and its painful symptoms can almost be halved.