Foot massagers: why and who needs them
To begin with, we will find out how the foot massager is useful, how to use it correctly, and in what cases its use is undesirable.
Benefit
Foot massagers are unique in that they have a beneficial effect not only on the target area but also on the body as a whole. This is due to the fact that a large number of biologically active points are concentrated on the feet, the stimulation of which makes it possible to improve the state of all organs and systems.
By using massagers at home, you can achieve a number of health benefits. Here are just the main ones:
- relieving fatigue, pain, and feeling of heaviness in the legs;
- elimination of edema by improving lymph outflow;
- correction of flat feet;
- prevention of varicose veins;
- relaxation, getting rid of nervous tension and chronic stress;
- normalization of sleep;
- activation of immunity;
- positive effect on all organs and systems due to stimulation of biologically active points.
- Indications and contraindications for use
- The listed effects are useful for everyone, but there are categories of people for whom foot massage is especially recommended. Note that a stable positive effect of foot massage is achieved with regular use of the device.
Some indications for the use of massagers:
- pain, swelling, and heaviness in the legs;
- diseases of the joints of the lower extremities (arthritis, arthrosis);
- leg injuries;
- flat feet;
- dysfunctions of the nervous system (neuroses, depression, insomnia, VSD);
- intense sports, strength training;
- work associated with prolonged standing;
- sedentary lifestyle;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- overweight.
At the same time, like any medical procedure, foot massage has a number of contraindications. These include:
- severe varicose veins;
- oncological diseases;
- acute inflammatory processes, high fever;
- damage to the skin of the feet.