How to choose a foot massager

Nothing compares to the bliss that comes from massaging your tired feet. If there are no people nearby who want to personally give a few minutes of true pleasure, you can use the services of a massager. But so that the pleasant sensations are not overshadowed by the shortcomings of the device, before purchasing it it is important to pay attention to several nuances.

How to choose a foot massager - electric or mechanical

Various mechanical options are low cost and do not require a power source. They are often small enough to be taken with you and used as needed.

This category includes:

1. Special shoes, the sole of which is made using granular polymers. Elastic relief details of the insole can imitate various natural irregularities. The task is to activate reflex zones and “straighten” the gait.
2. A massage mat made of polymers can be made taking into account acupuncture, simply imitate grass, pebbles and hummocks, or be needle-shaped. Its task is to improve blood circulation and strengthen the ligaments of the foot.
3. A massager with spiked rollers strung on rods disperses the blood well. When rolling the wheels, the protrusions leave no “blind” spots, working every millimeter of the foot.
4. Balls or rollers with a needle surface perform the same functions, but their use leads to increased stress on the joints, so prior consultation with an orthopedist is required.

The only disadvantage of mechanical assistants for relieving fatigue is that you won’t be able to simply relax and have fun. It is necessary to make, albeit small, efforts to achieve the desired effect. Electric options do not have this drawback.

There are different types of massagers:

• vibrating ones generate waves of different frequencies and intensities, due to which the legs are massaged with relief protrusions;
• air compression are based on alternate squeezing of tissues, which most closely resembles the work of an experienced massage therapist;
• hydromassage stimulates the skin and muscles with elastic jets of water;
• myostimulatory - weak current discharges;
• roller ones are most reminiscent of their mechanical counterparts, but the user no longer needs to rotate them - the motor will do everything itself and with better quality;
• combined - combine several of the above impact options, often supplemented with magnets and infrared emitters.

Such massagers usually have several operating modes, including the ability to adjust the intensity and duration of exposure. Replaceable attachments expand the capabilities of the devices, allowing you to take into account the individual anatomical features and preferences of users. But full-fledged electric massagers can hardly be called compact. And in case of malfunctions, the equipment can turn out to be dangerous - devices usually operate on a 220V network.

What characteristics to pay attention to

Much depends on the type of stress your feet are exposed to during the day. The most preferable models are those that work in several modes and allow you to massage not only the feet, but also the legs - this way you can fully relax the muscles and improve blood supply to the legs. Whether it is acupressure or vibration, it is desirable to be able to adjust the intensity of the effect - sometimes it is not the healing effect that is important, but the relaxing effect.

Device rating

The Japanese company Takasima specializes in creating massagers that take into account human acupuncture. The impact on biologically active points is often combined with heating. And this does not mean the high cost of the device - the brand proves that the benefits are not always commensurate with the price. Only his compatriot Marutaka can compete with him.

Beurer is a manufacturer of household appliances that offers customers high quality at reasonable prices. This statement is also relevant in relation to the line of massagers.

Bradex's main focus is sports and beauty products. It is quite logical that massagers from this manufacturer are distinguished by their versatility and quality. But popularity played a bad joke on it - there are more fakes on the market than originals. Therefore, it is worth carefully studying the accompanying documentation.