Big Bug Massager

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She has also written for a variety of publications including Business Insider, Glamour, Bustle, Metro, HuffPost UK, gal-dem and more. Our tester was a big fan of the more unusual ones, including the ‘thumb’, which mimics a human thumb to release tension, and the ‘damper’, which is ideal for gliding over joints.

It comes with eight head attachments – the highest number on our list – allowing you to target specific areas and fine tune your recovery. We also loved the option to crank up the heat or use the frozen massage head, providing hot and cold massages – ideal for a pre-workout muscle primer and thorough cool down, respectively.

Manual massagers also offer this form of customization as you move the massager around to target certain pressure points on your feet and beyond. Priyankaa has an MA in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University and over five years’ experience in health and fitness journalism. Anything longer than two minutes or static work can irritate the region, and/or create an adverse reaction of restricted blood flow due to compression. Whether you’re working from home or need a pick-me-up after the gym, make sure you know exactly how your massager works.

However, for an experience at home that rivals a professional pedicure, we think it's worth the extra weight. This option is also a lot easier to clean than traditional models with footholes—just wipe it down with a damp cloth. We rated the 10-minute auto-off mode for conserving battery and liked that it charges with a USB-C cable and a regular phone adaptor, so you don’t have to carry around an extra plug. If you like a highly personalized massage, you may want one with several pressure settings, and an automatic safety shutoff feature is also a big plus. This takes the guesswork out of how to use the massage gun, what attachments to use and for how long.It will help you recover faster, boost your circulation and lymphatic drainage, increase your flexibility and extend your range of motion – ultimately improving your performance across the board. It features a heating head with two temperature settings – 45C and 55C – to turbocharge your recovery. While the Cloud Massage Shiatsu Foot Massager is undoubtedly pricier than other picks, it’s extremely versatile, providing not only a foot massage but also one for your ankles and calves, too. This is less common with heavy-duty massage guns, like the Theragun, because you can feel the intensity at the lowest setting.

The Big roller Acupressure device has been developed especially keeping in mind the needs of the modern professional. Whether it's for positioning, stabilization, or full body positioning, this aid is beneficial for people with disabilities. It’s a great option for anyone who simply wants a small, relaxing treat while they watch TV or read. Some machines use a combination of these techniques, but shiatsu, like that found on our best overall option, the Best Choice Products Shiatsu Foot Massager is considered to be most similar to a massage you’d receive from human hands. In the event of any safety concerns or for any other information about a product please carefully read any instructions provided on the label or packaging and contact the manufacturer.

Manual massagers like the TheraFlow Foot Massager Roller are not at all fancy, but it does a great job relieving foot pain and tension. Look for adjustable heat settings to make sure that the experience is comfortable in all seasons and temperatures. It also allows easy massage of neck, back and any other body part that you require to massage by yourself. uk accepts no liability for inaccuracies or misstatements about products by manufacturers or other third parties. They were judged on how easy they were to control, the impact they had on sore muscles, their ability to move across skin and muscle smoothly, and the effectiveness of any interchangeable massage heads included.