We tested the highest-rated leg massagers to find out which one is the best for relieving muscle pain, restless leg syndrome, and edema. We chose the Renpho – RF-ALM070 as the easiest to use and is the closest to feeling like the hand-kneading of a massage therapist. The best calf-foot massager is the Fit King – FT-009A. It gives you the sensation of a hand massage and has a rechargeable battery that allows for freedom of movement. For this 2023 update, we tested the new Fit King – FT-057A, which has a heat element and superb compression massage cycles. Table of contents

Area targeting: The small heads allow you to pinpoint problem areas, and the handle design makes it easy to position at different angles and on different parts of the body. We like that these cuffs can be adjusted to a range of angles to accommodate your feet or calves for maximum comfort during your massage. The heat function only adds to the relaxing experience. The Renphowas the easiest to get into since the thigh wrap is separate from the calf and foot wraps. The other two full-leg massagers — both of which have four or five connected pieces — took at least 15 minutes to apply. An elderly person or someone with arthritis would definitely need assistance in getting into these massagers. The calf-foot massagers have one less wrap, and the calf massagers only have a single wrap, so these weren’t as difficult to put on. The best calf-foot massager is Fit King – FT-009A, which has a massage mode that alternates between the upper and lower muscles of calves and feet. It also has a remote control with a rechargeable battery that holds its charge for two hours and gives you plenty of time for several massage sessions.First of all, you should take into consideration the type of foot massager you need. There are compression, roller, combined foot massagers as well as hydromassage units. Let's consider various kinds of foot massage machines! When the top-bottom connection is made, the massager inflates both legs simultaneously. You can then select a mode that is supposed to massage in a circular motion. When the side-by-side connection is made, the left and right sides inflate/deflate separately, and the manual states that the second mode will massage in a circular motion, alternating between legs. An air compression massager simply doesn’t work like that, so it came as no surprise when we felt no circular motion. The mode for manually selecting to focus on feet, calves or thighs initially squeezes the selected muscle group, increases in intensity, then rhythmically inflates and deflates. This action best simulated the hand-kneading of muscles when being massaged by a massage therapist.

Always keep your legs cool after a run and take a rest day between to lessen the chances of overfatigueThe CINCOM calf wraps are marketed to people suffering from edema, but because the massage is localized to just the calves, it’s better for relieving sore muscles. The Velcro straps are easy to adjust according to the size of your calves or how snug you want the cuffs. And with two modes and three intensity levels, it’s easy to find the setting with the right amount of pressure. Vincent explained “I usually try one or two conventional massage sessions to see if the person gets relief. If not, then the person more than likely requires medical attention.” He thinks the new at-home compression devices are fantastic, and they can alleviate a person’s pain, but Vincent also emphasizes that an air-compression leg massager should be used in conjunction with a doctor’s care and not as a stand-alone treatment. Multiple modes and intensity levels, includes heat, intuitive touch controls, can control via phone app App controls: Unlike many app-linked products, we found the TheraGun Elite to make good use of its app through features like precise speed tuning, automatic speed adjustment and targeted recovery programs that tell you which areas to focus on.