Foot massager and foot spa
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How could a foot massager help me?
Our feet are crucial for keeping us mobile and ensuring our well-being in our everyday lives. Our feet support our weight, which means they are subjected to high loads on a daily basis, including standing or walking for long periods at work, exercising or taking long walks. The feet and the muscles in them are put under strain every day. Foot spas and foot massages can relax the muscles, loosen up stiff muscles, promote regeneration after physical exertion and stimulate the circulation. They are the perfect opportunity to relax and simply enjoy a short break.
What are the different types of devices that could help with foot care?
There are lots of different devices available for relaxing and pampering your feet, all with different features. They differ in terms of the massage types and massage programs they offer, their additional features and the size and weight of the devices. Given the wealth of different devices on the market, it is worth distinguishing between foot massagers and foot baths.
Foot massagers
With foot massagers, you can either insert your feet into or rest them on the device and then enjoy a foot massage with different massage programs. The massagers often use massage heads to provide a pleasant Shiatsu massage. Your feet and the foot reflex zones are massaged by several massage heads and with different massage speeds.
Some devices also offer an air pressure massage, which uses compressions to apply gentle pressure to your feet. This is ideal for promoting the circulation. Some devices, such as the FM 60 and FM 90 Foot Massagers, also offer a heat function that you can activate to treat your feet to some cosy warmth.
If you choose a foot massager with a homely design, such as the FM 120 Foot Massager which resembles a small stool, the device will blend perfectly into your living room and you won’t need to tidy it away after using it. This means you can use your foot massager whenever you like and treat yourself to a short break.
Foot spas
Foot spas are ideal for providing soothing relief to people who are on their feet all day long. Both warm and cold foot baths can be used to relax your feet and help boost your well-being. Cold foot baths can help with things like headaches, low blood pressure and sleep problems. On the other hand, warm foot baths can help loosen up your foot muscles, stimulate your circulation and warm up your feet again after they have been outside in the cold.
Foot spas have massage functions that act on your feet in addition to the water temperature. Most foot spas use a gentle vibration massage and a bubble massage in addition to regulating the water temperature. You can also insert roller attachments for foot reflexology.
Some foot spas even enable you to use infrared light spots, which provide warmth and help to relax your feet. A foot rest with massage nodules may also be integrated into the foot bath to provide a special surface for your feet. Additional features such as ambient lighting in different colours or an aroma filter for the use of bath essence enable you to create the perfect wellness experience at home. Some foot baths can also help with pedicures.
What types of massage are used?
Various types of massage can be used to relax your feet. The devices often offer the following types:
Shiatsu foot massage
Air pressure massage
Foot reflexology
Vibration massage
Bubble massage
What are the main things to bear in mind when deciding which one to buy?
If you want to do your feet some good and relax them using a foot massager, you first need to decide whether you want to use a foot spa or a foot massager. Also consider whether you want your device to warm up your feet at the same time, and which massage programs and intensity levels you wish to have.
The size and design of the device are also pragmatic criteria that need to be factored in. On the one hand, you need to make sure that the device is large enough for your feet. To this end, the devices usually specify the maximum shoe sizes that they are designed to handle. On the other hand, you should consider how important it is to you that you can easily store the device. If you don’t have much space available, a folding foot bath such as the FB 30 may be a practical choice for you, or a foot massager with a homely design that you don’t have to tidy away at all, such as the FB 120. Also look to see whether the device has carrying handles as this will make it easier to transport.
And don’t forget to consider which additional features are offered. If you also want to use the device for pedicures, it’s best to choose one that also comes with pedicure attachments. An aroma function or lighting may also be of interest to you if you’re looking for the perfect all-round wellness experience. Other potential features of foot massagers and foot baths include timer functions, a cord winder and an LED display.