Foot massagers provide numerous health benefits and can be used for treating a variety of conditions. Below are some of the conditions that can be treated using foot massagers
Circulation and Neuropathy
There are many conditions that cause poor foot circulation, including your lifestyle or a health problem. If you are suffering from diabetes, live a sedentary life or sit for many hours behind your computer at the office, you are at high risk of poor foot circulation and neuropathy. Vibration foot massagers are very effective in relieving these conditions.
These massagers stimulate the nerves thus easing aches and pains, reducing nerve pain, stimulating circulation and eliminating numbness and muscle tightness.
Flat Feet
This condition is usually not painful and does not cause health problems but it is a sign of weak foot muscles.
The most recommend method of treating flat feet is to start exercising so as to build and strengthen muscles in the foot arches. However, this condition can also be solved by massaging the foot muscles, calves and ankles. You can do this using manual rollers or foot massagers by applying adequate pressure that stimulates the muscles. Shiatsu massagers is also another style of foot massagers can do the job well by massaging the calves, ankles and entire feet.
Plantar Fasciitis
This is a common condition that causes arch and heel pain. It is caused by inflammation of thick tissues connecting the toes and heel bone, and running at the bottom of the foot. The condition causes stubbing pain, which usually happens when you start making the first steps immediately you wake up in the morning. However, the pain normally decreases as you start moving, but it is likely to come back later in the day after standing for long.
Plantar fasciitis is very common in runners. Others who are at high risk of this condition are overweight people and the ones who wear shows that do not have adequate support.
If you have plantar fasciitis, you need to treat it immediately before it can cause more problems such as hip and joint issues.
The good news is that you can treat plantar fasciitis from the comfort of your home using a manual foot massager. Putting your feet on a manual roller will stretch and apply pressure on the fascia to relieve stress and pain. Some people prefer to ease the pain using freezing foot rollers.
Arthritis and Gout
Arthritis and gout are the inflammation of joints, conditions that is very common among the elderly or those of you who do not exercise regularly. These conditions result to retention of fluids (usually uric acid) in the joints or swollen and painful feet. There are various styles of foot massagers that can meet different types or severity of arthritis.
Some of the most best foot massagers for arthritis and gout include hydrotherapy and those with kneading modes and heat functions.
But if your condition requires more intense pressure, you can get more advanced models of foot massagers with pro features. Take time to search for these models either on the internet or from referrals to ensure that you get what works for you best.
Lower Back Pain
Those who have foot massagers will tell you that these devices are very useful in relaxing the entire body. The impact of massaging the sole of the foot (plantar aspect) goes beyond the foot area and also results to relaxation of the back and leg muscles. Most of the nerves upon which pressure is applied on in the feet by the foot massagers are connected to the other parts of the body.
Foot massagers that uses shiatsu, infrared or heat styles are very good is offering relaxation and pain relief benefits beyond the foot. Therefore by massaging the feet, you will also be helping ease tension from the rest of the body. In case you have a handheld massager, you can use it to knead both the feet and back, and release your tight back.