Shiatsu Massagers

If you work in a job or take part in leisure activities that mean spending long periods of time standing, walking or running, it can take a toll on your feet which can become tired and sore. One of the best ways of relieving the stress is with a massage and a heated foot massager can be a good choice for this.

As well as providing traditional vibration, kneading and massaging effects, a heated foot massager generally applies heat to the soles of the feet which can help provide additional comfort and relief to the muscles. Many models use infrared heat which is said to penetrate inside the foot through the soles and provide a comforting experience. In combination with the massaging effects it can be an excellent way to give some relief to tired or aching feet muscles.

There are a few varieties of heated foot massager available. The most common is a small pad around the same size as a pair of weighing scales. This is placed on the floor at the foot of a chair and while sitting you place your feet on the marked areas. Generally the device is electrically powered and the pads on which you place your feet will vibrate or provide a kneading action that will massage the soles of your feet. The pads also provide the heat source which warms your feet.

A typical example of the pad style heated foot massager is the Conair Deep Tissue Foot Massager with Heat. This retails for around $50 and features a deep tissue massaging action which has a low and high setting. The pads on which you place your feet also radiate infrared heat which warms the feet.  Another option is the Deluxe Foot Massager with Heat from Massager Machines and More. This is more expensive at $139, although has more options available. There are 15 vibration levels to choose from to massage your feet as well as 6 infrared heat levels.

Other styles of foot massager which provide heat have a cover over them so that the foot is enclosed when placed inside. An example of this is the Dr Scholl’s DRMA7801 Warming Foot Massager. This is available for around $37 and features soft foot inserts which have two levels of heat. A more sophisticated model into which you place your feet is the UniGadgets Foot Pain Relief Healing Massager with Infrared Heated Therapy. This costs around $200, although it includes features such as air filled bags above the foot which are used to apply acupuncture pressure, 24 infrared lights to supply heat to the entire foot and almost 200 acupuncture nodes which massage the soles of the feet.

A foot massage can be a great way to stimulate your feet and provide relief to sore muscles. The addition of heat can help to enhance the experience and a heated foot massager can therefore be a good option to choose. There a few models on the market providing the consumer with a decent choice to find a device that suits their needs and their budget.