Anyone used a foot massager for PN of the feet

Posted by bigjohnscho @bigjohnscho, Jul 21, 2025

I have been searching Facebook for information on foot massagers for my feet and I was amazed at how many there are and they sound really good. Unfortunately the first one I ordered from the US has turned out to be a scam and it looks like I’ve lost my money. However I’ve not given up but I was wondering if anyone has used them and did they work. I’m talking about the ones that wrap around your ankles and massage and heat and improve circulation. I’m hoping that someone has tried them, I don’t want to waste anymore money

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I've used a standard athletic percussion massager with the large ball accessory to make it less agressive.
It's been quite effective for reducing my toe and foot zings and tingles from PN.
I also use it to massage my shins and (gently) calves. These areas contain trigger points that refer to the top and bottom of the foot, and the nerves that carry that pain up from your feet. You can also find these trigger points with your fingers, thumbs or massage tools. Just don't try to work out a knot all at once. Take it slow.
You can get a reasonably good percussion massager for under $100, and they come in handy for most regular aches and pains too.

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I've used a standard athletic percussion massager with the large ball accessory to make it less agressive.
It's been quite effective for reducing my toe and foot zings and tingles from PN.
I also use it to massage my shins and (gently) calves. These areas contain trigger points that refer to the top and bottom of the foot, and the nerves that carry that pain up from your feet. You can also find these trigger points with your fingers, thumbs or massage tools. Just don't try to work out a knot all at once. Take it slow.
You can get a reasonably good percussion massager for under $100, and they come in handy for most regular aches and pains too.

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I also use a massager with the ball. I make sure to get the tops and bottoms of my toes, and the outside of my feet. Then inside and top, gently.i work as much omy lower leg as possible. After my fun in July of 25, I do my whole leg. I also hand massage all I can reach. I exercise, nerve floss and see a cranial sacral therapist. I still have issues that I need to overcome, I am in a better place.

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Hello Newtoni48
For what symptoms do you see a cranial sacral therapist?
Any information and experience is appreciated.

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I have been using the MedMassager for quite a while and find it helps. It is not a miracle, but it does help my symptoms. I use it especially before bed and it calms my feet and lower legs down so I can more likely go to sleep. I also use magnesium lotion before sleep. The MedMassager is entirely legit and is available on amazon and on their web site medmassager.com. I got it cheaper on their web site because sometimes they offer discounts to new customers.

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