First and foremost, if you have a medical condition that causes your foot pain or limits your circulation, talk to your doctor before using any device on this list.

If you're having recurring pain, talk to your doctor about it. They can help identify what might be causing it, and what kind of massage treatment is best for you. Sometimes, depending on the patient. While foot massagers can be useful for people with neuropathy, people with diabetes still need to be careful about the therapies they use on their feet (and should avoid heating elements, as we mentioned earlier). With its 12 lbs of weight, standard dimensions of 43x40x20cm and 5 levels of massage strength, Miko will fit any foot size. These types of massagers work better for people with tired, achy feet than people with chronic pain conditions since they are more like foot baths with a massaging element than dedicated foot massagers. In other words, if you need targeted therapeutic massage, opt for a traditional foot massager and not a foot spa but if you need to soothe your feet after a long day at work, a foot spa with a little extra massaging action will probably give you what you need.If achy or painful feet are a common problem for you, buying an at-home foot massager can provide easy and incredible relief right at home. Even if you don't feel chronic pain, most people would still benefit from routine foot care: Simply walking on hard, flat surfaces while running errands or commuting can limit the foot's range of motion over time, California-based physical therapist, Chad Walding, DPT, told Insider.

In testing, we did find this massager’s interface a little confusing at first, but since it comes with a remote, it’s still relatively easy to operate. There’s no heating element on this massager, and it’s fairly large. Delivering an intense but comfortable massage, we love the FIT KING Leg Air Massager for the foot and calf. While it’s less effective for the feet, you can’t beat the circulatory benefits these massaging boots provide to your legs, especially your calves. Miko provides deep massage and squeezing, reaching all the way from toes, arch and heels. However, you can’t stand up in it. The vibration option worked well but was less appealing to us than the traditional rolling massage feature. On the foot spa side of things, this massager offers a nice, deep tub that can accommodate all foot sizes, but it doesn’t take up much space. We also noted that this massager was a breeze to set up and use, with intuitive controls and smart storage. We felt relaxed and pampered by the time we were done with this massager, and we liked how it combines a traditional foot massage with a soaking spa element.

Manual massagers like the TheraFlow Foot Massager Roller are not at all fancy, but it does a great job relieving foot pain and tension. In fact, it received perfect scores in both efficacy and overall value. We were surprised at its effectiveness even though it wasn't big or fancy and didn't heat up. Nonetheless, we found that this little wooden device delivered a great targeted massage. Lee also advises avoiding massaging any painful areas, particularly "bony prominences," or places where the bone is close to the skin's surface. We love it because you can adjust it to your needs – find the angle that works for you the best (it has two tilting options). Sometimes you might want a little soaking action along with your foot massage, and on those days, the Ivation Foot Spa Massager has you covered. This foot spa has built-in massage rollers in the bottom of the tub, allowing you to work your feet while they soak in warm water. We found the controls and LED screen interface incredibly easy to use, but the device was on the heavier side compared to other foot spas on the market, weighing 6.7 pounds before adding water. Since traditional foot massagers employ different types of massage, like kneading and rolling, to pinpoint pain areas, this product is best for people with intense calf or leg pain versus people with foot pain.