The Good News:

When Dr. Brent Bauer at the Mayo Clinic broke the news that he was leading a team to develop a Massage Therapy Program to improve the health of many of his patients, sales of massage devices all around the U.S. skyrocketed. Bauer reported that there were thousands of case studies that showed how beneficial massage therapy was for the human body. Bauer’s studies even claimed that therapies like foot massage could be used to relieve stress, improve blood circulation, and promote better overall health in the body. Since Bauer’s statements, foot massagers have become a popular pain, stress, and health-improving phenomenon. Everyone from WebMd to newspapers such as USA Today and even the Huffington Post have touted the effectiveness of foot massage therapy.

The Bad News:

Since Dr. Bauer’s announcement, everyone and their uncle has been trying to get in on the foot massager market. Many companies have started selling their own devices to make a quick buck. Because of this, many problems are occurring like serious structural issues (like poor padding), not having enough strength in the rollers (for deep tissue massages), and having a lack of features that makes the foot massager not very customizable. Some companies claim their foot massagers are adjustable, but when you try them out, you quickly find that they have a lack of key features.Because of how poorly so many foot massagers are made, most companies you can buy foot massagers from are a complete waste of time and money. When you buy a bad foot massager, you miss out on all of the medical benefits that a good one can provide. Before we go any further, we will detail exactly what a good foot massager can do for you.

Why Are So Many People Getting Foot Massagers & What Exactly Can A Good Foot Massager Do For You?

According to the Harvard Health Publication of Harvard Medical School, the #1 way to fix foot pain is through a foot massage. Foot massages improve circulation, stimulate muscles, reduce tension, and alleviate pain. Blood circulation is the best way to get many of the health benefits you need, but circulation won’t occur unless the muscles in your legs, feet, and toes are stimulated. Muscle stimulation occurs most effectively through foot massage therapy and reflexology. A foot massage is a very satisfying experience, and there are numerous reasons to get one. Whether you want to be free of pain, are interested in the health benefits of reducing stress, or are just simply looking to try out a relaxing experience, your feet are one of the most important parts of your body in need of a massage. Because your feet support all your weight, they need constant attention.

Trigger Points Massage Systems

Studies show that damage to your feet is an inevitable result of everyday use. A lot of foot massagers are manufactured to help heal your feet, but most fall short of what a good foot massager can do. The best devices are designed to target key areas and will hit specific trigger points that affect the rest of your body.

If you want to be free from foot pain, improve blood circulation, and promote better overall health, foot reflexology can be a great way for your body to heal. Foot reflexology targets keys areas in your feet that correspond to different areas in your body. Studies show that stiffness in your neck, arms, andback can be linked to tightness in your legs and feet. Because our bodies are comprised of so much muscle, when one muscle in our body is tight or stressed, other muscles in our body will be affected.

How to Choose a Top Foot Massager at a Great Price!

With hundreds of no-name foot massagers out there, it can seem really hard to choose the right one. And since there are so many companies trying to sell their devices, there is a lot of bad information available on the web. Your health is very important to us, so we will never recommend a foot massager that performs less than you deserve. To ensure this, we tested hundreds of foot massagers over the past 2 years to see which devices held up the best. But sadly, many of the foot massagers we tested didn’t work. Here are some of the flaws we noticed:

1. There aren't any medical benefits. Many of the foot massagers we tested did a terrible job. They may have felt good in the moment, but when it came to delivering long-lasting benefits, they felt short. What's the use of spending up to $1000 on a foot massager if it doesn't even provide you any health benefits? Some companies say they are reviewed by doctors, but when you ask them for a list, they give you vague answers. Legitimate manufacturers will have the names of the doctors that support their products listed on their website. If a company has no doctors behind them, then many of the medical benefits on their website will be false. To get on our list, each foot massager we tested had to have doctors behind them we could verify.

2. They don’t cover every square inch of your legs and feet. A lot of foot massagers do not massage your legs; they only cover your toes and feet. Top-of-the-line foot massagers will work every square inch of your legs, feet, and toes to give you that extra layer of comfort. The best foot massagers we tested were engineered and overseen by chiropractors, physical therapists, and pain specialists - all medical professionals who knew which areas of your legs and feet needed to be massaged.

3. Not all foot massagers are customizable. Some people like foot massages that feel soft. Others like them to feel hard. Companies like Medical Breakthrough employ tailors who can hand-make Extremely Soft Custom Padding™ so customers can adjust the level of pressure they want to feel in their foot massage. If a customer wants a harder massage, they can request the Extremely Soft Custom Padding™ to be removed and feel the intensity of the rollers on the highest setting. If they want a massage that feels soft, they can attach the Extremely Soft Custom Padding™ and relax.

4. There aren’t enough massage settings. Some foot massagers have little-to-no adjustability. They feature 1 or 2 massage settings, and that’s it. Foot massagers like Medical Breakthrough’s Podiatrist feature a 3 Tier control system that allows customers to adjust their foot massage settings however they want. If they want the massage to feel soft or intense, customers can simply adjust the controls and allow it to do its work.

5. Not all foot massager companies have a good reputation. Some companies do everything they can to help paying customers - others do not. If your foot massager breaks, will the company fix it quickly? Will they answer your phone calls in a timely manner? We know you work hard for your money, so we will never recommend a company that does not respond to your phone calls or emails within 24 hours.

How We Investigated the Foot Massagers

We spent an enormous amount of money purchasing different foot massagers and trying them out - spending hundreds of hours testing over 78 foot massagers over the past 2 years. We visited nearly every pain clinic, doctor's office, physical rehab center, and trade show from Las Vegas to New York. Our team went almost everywhere and tried every single foot massager they could find in search of the very best.

Once we narrowed down our list of 78 foot massagers to a manageable amount (around 20), we asked our board of doctors to review each one and check its claims for medical evidence. With our doctors’ help, we quickly discovered which foot massagers were the best and which ones were not. Our team navigated the internet for foot massagers that consumers thought were the best, and gathered every single review from massage therapists, foot doctors, chiropractors, and other buyers that they could find. Here are some the criteria that each foot massager had to pass when we tested them:

1. Quality of Massage: The truth is most foot massagers give poor massages. They only massage your feet and lack necessary features like Extremely Soft Custom Padding™ and 3 Tier Control Systems. Your feet are the most important part of your body to get a massage because they support all of your weight. To take care of your body, you need to take care of your feet.

2. True Risk-Free Money Back Guarantee. We only recommend companies that offer a true risk-free money back guarantee. This means that when we asked for a refund, the money was returned quickly. If it was hard to get our money back, we won’t refer the foot massager to any of our customers.

3. Foot Massage with Actual Medical Benefits. There is no point spending any money if the foot massager does not provide any medical benefits. Each foot massager we recommend must have medical benefits that are verified and signed off by a licensed medical doctor. If there is no proof that a device is verified by a doctor, then it will not be on our chart. Many of the companies selling cheaper foot massagers never have had their devices used in any clinical studies. There is a major difference between a medical grade foot massager and a cheap no-name brand device. Cheap foot massagers do not work the same and may even harm your body. On the other hand, a medical grade foot massager that has been used in documented studies will be beneficial to your health and do wonders for you.

How We Decided Who Gets On Our Chart

To ensure our readers get the very best foot massager available, we make it very hard to get on our list. We do not want to waste our readers’ time, so we only recommend the best. Our reputation is very important to us. To be on our chart, the foot massager must meet all of the criteria below:

1. Overall Score - How does it compare to all the other foot massagers you can buy? Many people buy 3 different foot massagers before finding the right one, and we don't want you to have to go through all that hassle. That's why we spent so much time testing every foot massager we could find to make sure we only recommended the best.

2. Quality of Massage - Your feet are the most important parts of your body because they support all your weight. With bad feet comes all types of problems: from bad posture to poor blood circulation to severe arthritis. We spent a lot of time and money researching which foot massagers were the best, and before we put our endorsements on any, we asked several foot doctors which devices they preferred. Out of 78 foot massagers, we have only listed the ones that foot doctors recommended.

3. Adjustability - Some foot massagers hurt people, while others feel too soft. When looking for the right foot massager, it's important to get one that is extremely adjustable. There are hundreds of foot massagers out there, and we only recommend the ones that are comfortable to use.

4. Refunds - Do the companies refund your money immediately after you request it? When we worked with each foot massager company, we requested refunds to see if they would give us our money back. Only companies that gave us a full refund are listed on this chart. We know you work hard for your money so we will never recommend a company that does not give you a refund when you request it. If you do not like a product, you should not have to pay for it.

5. Company Reputation - Does the company do everything they can to help paying customers? If their foot massager breaks, do they replace it quickly or do they disappear off the face of the earth and never answer your phone calls? You work hard for your money, so we will never recommend a company that does not respond to your emails or phone calls within 24 hours.

6. Price - Are you getting the best bang for your buck? Is this the best deal out there? We know money is extremely important, so we searched all over the internet for discount codes, rebate offers, coupons, specials, and everything we could find to get you the lowest price possible.

What our Investigation Uncovered

Our investigation found that most foot massagers on the market are not worth your time or money. Most failed 70% of our requirements and only passed one or two of the items on our checklist. Many companies we found sold cheap foot massagers that broke down just after 1 year of use and provided no medical benefits.

However, out of hundreds of bad foot massagers, we found a few that were outstanding. These were so good that they met and surpassed every single item on our checklist. These were the true all-star devices and their performance was incredible. Because of their high quality, each of these devices comes highly recommended. Although only 5 got on our chart, they truly are amazing.

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Top 5 Foot Massagers
For April 2019