In this article, we will talk on what a foot massage is and why you need one. Specifically, we will be also run a complete Medi-Rub Foot Massager Review. Read on to find out more about this Medi-Rub product, its specification etc.
‘On your feet all day? Then you owe your feet a good massage’. I’m sure you have heard this line or a variation of it so many times, but it is actually true. It aptly conveys how much our feet suffer daily. It bears the weight of our body, it moves us around, we dance with it, play ball etc. and so many things! So, our feet deserve some pampering.
For some, one of the favorite pastimes is to go for a foot massage at the salon or get their partner to massage the feet with his/her hands after a long and stressful day.
However, some of you may not have the time or the energy to spend on a salon or even have someone willing to do it for us. Fortunately, with a Medi-Rub Foot Massager, all you get to do is plug it in, put your feet on and just relax.
But, what we really mean by a foot massage?
What is a Foot Massage?
Our foot is a masterpiece. It is capable of handling tons of force plus our weight in motion.
The foot comprises 26 bones, 42 muscles, 33 joints and no less than 50 ligaments and tendons. Imagine that! We haven’t even talked about the many hundreds of sweat glands and nerves it also contains.
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What is a Foot Massage?
Foot massage simply put, means the process of applying pressure – gentle pressing, kneading, turning – to the foot to relieve its tension and pains.
This practice has been around for many thousands of years. The foot massage believed to originate from China.
China and Foot Massage
The Chinese culture has this principle or notion that parts of our foot correspond to other parts of our body. Therefore, they believe that massaging the foot can help relieve tension, and heal sickness.
This belief and practice have a name and it is referred to as “reflexology”. In recent years, some forms of foot massages done by professionals borrow elements from reflexology and “shiatsu”.
In earlier times and even till now, the normal way of massaging feet is the use of hands to gently apply pressure to various parts of the feet. However, there are now devices produced to take care of that function, devices like the Medi-Rub Foot Massager 2000 Plus Series, which we are going to review here.
This device makes massaging of the feet so much easier, effective and time conserving.
Benefits of Massaging the Feet
Here are the reasons why you should need a foot massage and how that can improve your overall physical and mental health.
● For relaxation
The ability of the massage to relax your body and soul is the most common reason why we all love a massage. Foot massage after a stressful day, soothe, relax and can even help one to sleep. It does so by reducing the amount of Cortisol (stress hormone) in the blood.
● Pain and ache relief
pressing certain points in the foot soothes splitting headaches, upper and lower back pain etc.
● Improves blood circulation
when we wear tight-fitting shoes or sit for a long time, blood circulation in the foot is reduced or impeded. Therefore, massaging the foot improves blood circulation.
● Improve moods
By massaging your feet, especially when combined it with some elements of reflexology, we feel less anxious, and the effects of depression is reduced. We feel more happy, relaxed in return.
● Helps with flat feet and plantar fasciitis
People with flat feet which is a condition where the foot arch has fallen often feel pain when they only walk for a short time or perform simple tasks. Foot massage helps relieve these pains too.
It can also help patients with diabetic neuropathy.
● Reduces inflammation and edema
Foot massages reduce any inflammation and can also help reduce edema, which is a result of body fluid retention. Oedema can occur in pregnancy
or in some other diseases.
Now, I think we know enough about foot massage, so let’s turn on to the Medi-Rub Foot Massager.
Tip: Here are the best foot massagers for plantar fasciitis.
What is the Medi-Rub Foot Massager 2000 Plus?
Medi-rub foot massager is a product of the Medi-Rub Corporations, founded by Yolanda Holly in the U.S.A.
The company is popularly known for providing solutions for instant relief of fatigued and aching feet.
Specifications of Medi-Rub Foot Massager 2000 Plus
Tip: Medi-rub may look similar to OSITO foot massager; however, it is different in many ways.
It is a one-piece device, with the following makeup.
● Massage panel capable of holding up to a size ten foot:
● Small square rubber nubbins present on the panel.
● An arch bar
● Rubber legs
● Inner high gauge steel.
● 2-speed heavy-duty motor
● A thermoplastic finishing.
● Allows a maximum of 30mins for each massage session.
● High-low voltage adjustments
● It uses an oscillatory motion mechanism
Benefits of Medi-Rub Foot Massager 2000 Plus
Here’s how the Medi-Rub Massager can improve your health and happiness.
● Its oscillating motion mechanism provides an exhilarating and soothing feeling while also stimulating blood circulation in the feet.
● Its high gauge steel inner makeup makes it capable of withstanding pressure or force.
● Along with its rubber legs, it makes sure that the device moves or slides when in use.
● The high-low voltage is the key feature that ensures that you can either massage your foot with shoes on or with shoes off. With shoes off, you can adjust the device to a low voltage also with your shoes on, you can adjust it to a high voltage.
This makes it so much beneficial when you are lazy to remove your shoes or when you are in a public place which requires you to respect the privacy of others.
● The Medi-Rub is maintenance-free. The Medi-Rub corporations take care of maintaining the device at no cost at all within the warranty period.
● The arch bar is effective for people with conditions like plantar fasciitis, flat foot, arthritic toes. The arch bar provides comfort and can help strengthen the fallen foot arch.
But, like with anything, the Medi-Rub Foot Massager comes with some limitations too.
Cons
The massage panel can only contain up to size ten foot. However, you can still massage your back foot first.
The effect of the massage can still be felt on the rest of your foot.
Indications – Who Could Use the Medi-Rub?
Apart from relaxation and other benefits, the Medi-Rub Massager can be used by people with the following conditions:
● Arthritis
● Diabetic related neuropathy conditions
● Plantar fasciitis
Tip: Here are the best foot massagers for people with diabetes this year.
Conclusion
To sum it all, a Medi-rub Foot Massager 2000 Plus Series is an effective tool which can be used for relaxation, to relieve ache, pain etc. It also serves as a non-invasive and drug-therapy device used in the treatment of complex conditions.
