How to Use Foot Massager to Alleviate the Foot Issues of the Elderly?

Compared with young people, the elderly are more likely to suffer from a variety of foot diseases, such as hallux valgus and mallet toe. These diseases may lead to foot pain and foot deformity of the elderly, which will seriously damage the independence of the elderly and even make them unable to walk.

 

It is very important to alleviate foot diseases for the elderly, which can increase their independence, improve their mobility and contribute to their safety. Common foot problems of the elderly include circulatory problems, pain, numbness and calf cramps. These common problems can be alleviated by massage. Therefore, it is necessary to choose a suitable electric foot massager for the elderly. 

 

 

Circulatory Problems

Foot edema and ankle edema are common foot diseases in the elderly. It is usually caused by poor blood circulation in the lower limbs. Edema is usually associated with other diseases, such as congestive heart failure, chronic kidney disease, liver cirrhosis and so on. Vascular obstruction can lead to venous edema, which usually affects one leg. Cardiovascular disease and changes in certain hormones may cause swelling of the legs. Besides, diabetes can also affect blood circulation and even cause ulceration on the legs.

 

In order to improve the blood circulation of the foot, a heated foot massager can be used. In addition, the vibrating foot massager can also help reduce the pain caused by plantar fasciitis, muscle tension and neuropathy. A high quality foot massager can also reduce the fatigue and stress of the elderly, which helps to improve their sleep quality. Household foot massager is generally preset with three massage modes, and the vibration intensity can also be adjusted. 

 

 

Pain and Numbness

Pain and numbness are also common problems in the feet of the elderly and the main causes of their foot injuries. Obesity, depression, diabetes and osteoarthritis may lead to foot pain and numbness in the elderly. In order to alleviate the pain of the elderly, a wooden foot massager with multiple massage heads can be selected. The infrared foot massager can easily relieve foot pain, relax muscles, relieve tension, and promote blood circulation. In addition, the medical infrared foot massager also has a heating function, which can relieve muscle pain faster.

 

 

Calf Cramp

With the growth of age, the muscles on the calf often contract unconsciously. If this muscle contraction lasts more than a few seconds, it will lead to muscle spasm and eventually calf cramps. 

 

Multifunctional foot massager can help the elderly relieve leg cramps. The automatic foot massager can improve blood circulation, reduce inflammation and relieve pain by pressing the calf. Multifunctional foot massager can often use different strength to massage the calf of the elderly. In addition, the multifunctional foot massager can provide rolling massage, compression therapy, swaying function and hyperthermia to massage the legs, which can help diabetics and patients with pathological changes to relieve leg pain. 

 

To sum up, when you feel pain or fatigue, the foot massager can help you relieve the symptoms of discomfort. Foot massage can not only make you feel relaxed, but also be good for your health.