Table 5: General measures to achieve successful recovery [15].

Maintain good posture at all times.

Avoid Slouching.

Good mattress support and sleep posture.

Medium or firm mattress is recommended.

Sleeping on back or with pillow between legs.

Avoid waterbeds, thick pillow tops and soft sagging mattresses.

Avoid sleeping on stomach.

Use of shock absorbent shoes or an anti-fatigue mat, a footrest and limited standing.

Avoid high-heeled shoes or boots and excessive standing.

Wearing shoes with good arch support, arch supports or orthotics if needed.

Consider changing running shoes every 250 miles.

Select home exercises as prescribed by clinician.

Avoid self-prescribing home exercises.