However, we found that it's far more comfortable if you sit further back and don't lean forward on your feet, producing that ahhhhhh feeling.

These last two models are unique in that they allow the user to control the pressure of the massage by the pressure the user places on the massage surface. You can also add heat to the massage by pushing the power button and adjust the angle by twisting the stands at the base of the massager.

We assume that when one is receiving a foot massage, they do not want to sit at attention but would rather like to slump into a cozy position.

However, if you're looking for something to reduce specific tension in your feet, you should look for something more targeted, such as a massage gun. This meant that every massage seemed to be on the medium-firm side to me (which I like) but someone who wants a light massage may want to try a different option. Each product was thoroughly tested by several users of different ages, sizes, foot types, and massage preferences, and no detail went unscrutinized. Overall, it is important to make sure you know what your feet can handle when considering a new foot massager, Kuhn says.The main knock against the TheraFlow is that it requires input from the user — feet are massaged by pushing them back and forth across the knobby roller bars.

Still, if you don’t care too much about variable pressure or an added heat function, and just want an oddly lifelike massage, the Best Choice massager will serve you well. Using their personal experiences and appreciation for a quality foot rub, our testing team devised a set of assessments and evaluations that allowed them to make direct comparisons between the different classes of massager models. You may also prefer that your foot massager come with a remote control, so that you don't have to bend down to switch to a different function—all up to you.

Its special heating and rolling ball features can also help alleviate the pressure from a long day’s work. It will also alienate the muscle pains, making you feel better and have increased blood flow and low-stress levels. The timed session also helps me stay productive and works as a reminder to switch tasks during my work day. It also doesn’t have adjustable feet that allow you to change the height and angle of the device, which can be nice depending on the chair you’re sitting in. It didn’t feel quite like a human massage, but the firmest options worked out tension without causing pain or seeming like the machine’s components were grinding against each other, and the lighter options provided a soothing, low-intensity rub.