Swollen feet are often caused by overuse or prolonged standing. These home remedies, from elevation to compression socks, can help reduce swelling and pain.
Legs up the wall is a simple technique borrowed from yoga that takes elevation a step further. Lie on your back close to a wall and extend both legs straight up, resting them flat against the wall. Your body forms an L-shape. Stay in this position for 10 to 20 minutes. Unlike propping your feet on a pillow, this position uses gravity more effectively to drain fluid away from the feet and ankles. It also relieves pressure on the lower back, which can tighten up after long periods of standing. No equipment needed, though it does require getting down to the floor, so it may not be suitable for everyone.

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