{"id":7914,"date":"2019-07-05T07:19:02","date_gmt":"2019-07-05T07:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=7914"},"modified":"2021-04-20T15:07:42","modified_gmt":"2021-04-20T15:07:42","slug":"14-home-treatment-options-for-posterior-tibial-neuralgia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/14-home-treatment-options-for-posterior-tibial-neuralgia\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Home Treatment Options for Posterior Tibial Neuralgia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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There are plenty of people out there who still choose to rush to the doctor or the emergency room when they come into some difficulty with either a new or an existing condition, and there isn\u2019t anything wrong with that, but there is an increasing number of people who are opting for natural methods and home treatment options for a range of different things from the mild to the serious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The condition known as posterior tibial neuralgia is probably about midway along that serious scale, unless of course, you have it, in which case it becomes the most serious thing anyone was ever diagnosed with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that in mind and the fact that this condition typically starts out as an overuse complication within an active inflammatory cycle, it could be a good idea to try out some of the home treatments recommended here. Not all of these treatment options will be successful for every person, but they have to be worth a try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.  \tRest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the case of recovering or speeding up the recovery process from this condition, adequate rest would be defined as a significant tapering down from your normal or regular exercise <\/a>and physical activity.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, it would also mean that any form of running would need to be discontinued for at least a short time. Far too often do people who are advised to rest as part of their recovery program, rush back into the very same activity that caused them their issue in the first place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no shame in resting and it is, in fact, one of the kindest things you can do for your body, especially when it has been placed under stress or exertion and needs the time and space to recover. Posterior tibial neuralgia is a perfect example of a time when the body needs to rest in order to recover quickly, sustainably and properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2.  \tIce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is always a good idea to follow up on a period of rest with a treatment of cold or ice therapy. The best way that this can be achieved is by applying ice directly to the affected area of the painful area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The golden rule for icing the leg is to ensure that the application of ice lasts no more than twenty minutes per hour and no less than five minutes per hour. Any more could burn the skin and any less would be pretty pointless. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is not advisable to place the ice source directly onto the naked skin, especially if you are opting to use a gel pack for your ice therapy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bag of frozen peas or any other frozen vegetables can be an ideal replacement in an emergency. Ice therapy can work for anyone and everyone but certain individuals who may have poor circulation <\/a>or would be well advised to try and take extra care when using ice.
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3.  \tCompression <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After resting and icing come compression<\/a>, which can help to prevent and even decrease swelling that has already occurred. The swelling has the nasty habit of actually increasing pain and slowing down the whole healing response, meaning that it should be limited wherever possible.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a compression sleeve or compression stocking can potentially serve to limit the volume and severity of swelling by promoting optimal blood flow back out of the rest of the leg. What this ensures is a better rate of nutrient exchange, higher functioning waste removal, all in addition to actually limiting the swelling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a great idea to maintain compression principles during any recovery and rehabilitation phase of the journey back from posterior tibial neuralgia, just as it is when tapering back up towards the full activity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compression is something that people often misconstrued as something which can cause swelling, rather than limit it, but of course, that is completely the opposite of what is true.
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4.  \tElevation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s recovery from posterior tibial neuralgia. This home remedy is used in order to elevate a person\u2019s 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 <\/a>can be prevented.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5.  \tImprove your balance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Believe it or not, poor balance <\/a>is something that is very often associated with chronic muscle weakness, especially in the foot and ankle region. This is also true when it comes to weaknesses that may be observed at the knee and the hip musculature.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trouble with any kind of weakness and balance deficits is that they can very quickly lead to poor foot mechanics and limited function with restrictions on movement. This, in turn, can lead on fairly quickly to a person placing undue excessive strain on the posterior tibialis tendon, which is something that only serves to aggravate symptoms of posterior tibial neuralgia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One way to improve your balance at home, with a view to improving the symptoms of posterior tibial neuralgia, is quite simply by practicing how to balance on one foot. This is seemingly so simple, but improving your balance could help you out in so many ways, not just to do with this condition.
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6.  \tIf you change running surfaces, progress slowly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For runners, a diagnosis <\/a>of posterior tibial neuralgia can be pretty damning, as it means that running will have to be modified indefinitely and stopped altogether for at least a short period of time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are someone who typically runs on much softer surfaces, which might include surfaces made up of dirt or the type you would expect to find on a running track, it is absolutely crucial important that you take the time to progress carefully and slowly before making the jump to running on a much harder surface, one of which being concrete or road running. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has to be said, that no matter what you\u2019re preference, overall and in general. It is softer running surfaces that are better for the body. If you are a person who finds that their job requires consistently standing on a hard surface, one suggestion might be to add a foam pad to the inner of the shoes with a view to decreasing the strain on your foot and arch.
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7.  \tAvoid training overload<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a message that so many people could benefit from hearing, and possibly having tattooed onto each forearm as a reminder. It\u2019s never a good idea for someone to progress their training volume and the intensity levels of that training too aggressively or too quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is true that posterior tibial neuralgia is most often diagnosed as an overuse injury<\/a>. In order to guard against damage to the body, it is essential that proper training is carried out in order to avoid any potential for overloading the body.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An irresponsible or ill-thought-through a progression of training volume or intensity always has the potential to lead on to an overuse injury, and once you\u2019ve started to head down that road, it can be hard to turn back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to avoiding training load as a home remedy or treatment option, it all boils down to a choice between listening to your body or abusing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Add an orthotic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Additional foot control, beyond that which the body provides, can sometimes be needed in order to normalize our gait mechanics. This extra control can be provided by orthotics, which can be as generic or as bespoke as you desire, or as your budget will allow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If, after using an orthotic, a person continues to experience any kind of pain that is related to their foot, feet or footwear, then a consultation may be a good line to pursue. Whilst some of these home treatment <\/a>options for people living with posterior tibial neuralgia will be very effective for some people, there may still be people out there who struggle to find any kind of relief no matter what they do.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those people, we should all have sympathy, and just thank our lucky stars that even though our legs hurt from time to time, we’ve found a pretty handy list of 8 home treatment options to provide at least a little relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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