Rules for choosing an electric foot massager

Electric foot massager - a device that helps to cope with fatigue and pain, improves blood circulation and is an effective tool in the fight against chronic diseases of the lower extremities. With the help of such a device you can perform regular massage at home.

Varieties of electric massagers

Devices are divided into groups according to the principle of operation:

1. Vibration. Recommended to enhance blood circulation in the lower extremities. The device consists of a plastic case, inside of which there is a working container with massage rollers, as well as openings for pumping out excess air.
2. Foot massager in the form of a bath (apparatus for hydromassage).Made in the form of a plastic bath with a ribbed surface. Water is heated to the desired temperature and is fed into the tub under pressure. Jets affect the skin and leg muscles, improve blood circulation. Massagers baths are recommended to normalize the pressure in the legs.
3. Roller. The device belonging to this group consists of a tank equipped with special massage rollers that affect the surface of the feet. Devices of this type are shown with flat feet. Simple and easy to use, they also help eliminate swelling and cramps. Roller massagers should be used when you want to relieve fatigue in the legs. In modern models there are several modes of operation, the ability to choose the speed of movement of roller elements.
   

4. Compression. Lymphatic drainage massager helps to cope with edema, it is indicated for problems with blood circulation in the lower limbs. However, its use in the presence of thrombosis or varicose veins is prohibited. The apparatus consists of a working cavity and a compressor that supplies pressurized air to the working chamber. As a result, the legs are soft, but the result is a massage.Depending on the model, the compression massager can be equipped with additional elements (discs, rollers) that allow you to perform acupressure. The device for lymphatic drainage is also available in the form of boots - in this case it is possible to process not only the feet, but also the entire area below the knees.
5. Contrasting. Such devices are similar to the massager in the form of a foot bath, but they can not only warm up, but also cool water, and therefore can have a contrasting effect on the lower limbs. The bottom of the working chamber of such a foot massager is covered with a dotted mat to stimulate the sole of the foot, and on the walls of the device there are special nozzles that extend the functionality of the device. The use of such devices is prescribed for failure of metabolic processes, for the treatment of many mental disorders, normalization of pressure or sleep; in some cases, it is recommended to use it in diabetes.
6. Combined. Multifunctional devices with which you can perform massage in several ways. The most common and preferred option for consumers is magnetic-ultrasonic.It helps to improve the general condition of the lower limbs and strengthen the blood vessels. This device can be used for problems with blood circulation and diseases of the veins.

The benefits of home foot massagers

Devices have a lot of advantages, including:

1. Convenience. The small size of the device intended for use at home conditions, allow you to place them even in small apartments, take with you on trips, take up little space when storing.
2. Saving. Regular visits to a masseur are not affordable for everyone. The device, the purchase of which will have to be spent only once, will last for several years. On average, the cost of the massager-foot bath is about 4000 p. The devices themselves during operation consume a small amount of energy.
3. Performance. Most of the problems (swelling, pain, muscle spasms, circulatory disorders) with the regular use of the massager disappears.

Indications for use

An electric foot massager helps with:

• joint diseases;
• regular and occasional pain, fatigue in the lower limbs;
• poor circulation;
• calluses, cracks in the feet and heels;
• muscle spasms;
• salt deposition;
• edema;
• stress, depression, neurosis.

Contraindications

Foot massagers are not recommended for people with sensitive or easily injured skin.

The device can not be used for:

• diseases of veins and blood vessels;
• malignant tumors;
• skin pigmentation disorders;
• increased pressure.

Vacuum Massagers for legs do not use for trophic ulcers, aneurysms, elevated body temperature.

Selection rules

Before you choose a foot massager, you should decide for what purposes you plan to use it. Depending on this, first determine the type of device, and only then study the characteristics of different models. In addition, it is worth paying attention to some points when searching.

The design of the device. The working chamber should be comfortable so that the feet placed in it would not experience discomfort or rest against the walls. The device should stand steadily, not staggering.

Workmanship. The quality of the material that makes up the working capacity (bath or stand) directly affects its service life. A device made of cheap plastic can quickly fail.

Producing country. Products manufactured by Chinese industry, do not differ durability and reliability. If you want to buy a quality device, you can search Japanese apparatus.

Functionality. How many nozzles and modes of operation in the selected device? The higher the performance, the greater the number of massage procedures that can be performed with the help of the device, and the higher its efficiency and comfort during the procedure.

If you get a foot bath massager, remember that it is better to give preference to that in which there is not one, but several types of massage (mechanical, vibratory, jacuzzi). Also, modern models are equipped with special nozzles for sanding heels.

Price. Buying unnecessarily cheap massagers is not recommended. The high-quality and reliable device cannot cost much cheaper than analogs.

Regular use of the device with all the recommendations will help eliminate fatigue, restore health and improve overall health.