[header] How to elevate your feet [title] Remove your shoes. [step] Take off your shoes and socks before elevating your feet. Shoes can cause blood to pool in your feet and encourage swelling.
[header] How to elevate your feet [title] Remove your shoes. [step] Take off your shoes and socks before elevating your feet. Shoes can cause blood to pool in your feet and encourage swelling.
Remove any socks, jewelry, rings, splints, or shoes that suck blood into your feet. [substeps] Use a warm compress to keep the area cool. Unroll a towel or washcloth and remove your shoes. Place the towel or washcloth over your feet and start to roll them. If you take off your socks, you can prevent these from happening by removing them and only wearing them after you've had adequate rest. [title] Warm your feet up with water and a foot massage. Socks can do this too, particularly if they are tight around the ankle. Give your toes a quick wiggle to get your blood flowing.