How good is foot massager for leg pain?

Take Dad for a spa pedicure every 2 months. For $35 they exfoliate the feet, trim the nails and cuticles, prevent fungus, and salt scrub the calves. Oh, and he will LOVE the massage chair. I took my hubby once and now he's asking " Isn't it time for our pedicure?" LOL.

Leg pain--should see doctor to rule out blood clot. Also is he diabetic? I wouldn't omit a doctor visit.

There are many positives to foot massage. The entire body is mapped out on the hands and feet in reflexology. It will not only help his feet but all of his vital organs. Make sure that there are no contraindications. Does he have an issue with blood clots etc. Just an fyi that depending on what type of pain and where it is he may have issues in the back. So suggesting massage is not a bad idea. Good Luck.

I agree with Pam... but do get doc to rule out medical reason for the pain. I started taking my mom for pedicures when she moved in with me. She wanted me to trim her toenails and omg.... no way! I don't even like to do mine! Now she can hardly wait for our "spa" day each month.

If your father is having leg pain, my immediate concern is a DVT which can be life threatening. First, have him check with a vein doctor to get an ultrasound of the leg(s) to see why he is having leg pain. A foot massager is a band aid, and could potentially have untoward consequences. Check with a doctor FIRST.

My mother complained of leg pain & she used to get cramps in the middle of the night when she was sleeping ("Charlie horses") and I started her on magnesium supplements. No more pain, no more night cramps.

A foot massager won't hurt, but I'm not sure it will do much good, either. Physical therapy may help to strengthen the muscles & work out some lactic acid.

Try magnesium and calcium supplementation. Also, if he is on cholesterol medication, they are notorious for muscle and joint pains. In all likelihood, most people don't need cholesterol medication-it's pretty much a hoax and does NOT prevent heart attacks.

Mom had increasingly painful neurological pain in her legs (from being hit by a car when she was 75). No meds, topical creams, or therapy really relieved it for her. When I found a beauty salon that offered foot massage, I made her an appointment. She loved it! She looked forward to every following appointment. The foot and leg massage also included a pedicure. It was wonderful. She lived until her 100th year, so I was so glad to find her some relief from that pain she suffered with for so long.

I'm 73 years old and I love foot massages.I also love putting the massager upside down on the bed beside me and laying my hand and forearm on the massager and just letting it run for ten or fifteen minutes. Then I switch it to the other arm and hand. It relaxes all the tight little muscles that I have been working with all day long.Then my hands don't cramp up during the night's sleep.

I think the idea of a spa day is great. I tried a massager for my mom who has leg pains and neck pains due to stenosis...got her a neck messager and it scared her to use it. Oh well....but an actual message...that might work...

Make sure medical conditions are checked first. we use "Bean Bags" heated in microwave or ice packs. the rotation helps. So does EmergenC