Some people use a semicircular hoop on which they rest their sheets to avoid contact. The important thing is to keep your feet uncovered at night. Although it may seem contradictory for people who are in pain and can't walk, getting blood to the feet by walking around can help relieve some of the pain. Too much walking, however, will only make the problem worse. A moderate amount of activity can distract a person from fixating on the pain, without adding to it.
Some people try acupuncture.
While this can often bring quick relief, many people report that the relief does not last for long and requires very frequent treatment. Deep tissue massage. Simply massaging sore feet helps improve circulation. The result is that the pain is temporarily dulled. This is the same phenomenon which occurs when we massage any sore spot on the body to make the pain go away.