Experts have kept mastering and improving foot massage techniques for ages and now, with the help of technology and innovative companies, you are able to enjoy a proper foot massage with all its beneficial properties delivered by an electric machine in the comfort of your house. Just you in your living room: no booking, no queuing, no long hours in the transports and no regular high fees. Thank you, electric foot massager.
We introduce you to the 3Q foot massager: the MG-F18 model with heat. 3Q is an established American company that is committed since 2005 to design and release some among the best massaging devices on the market at the best (competitive) price for the entire satisfaction of its customers.
The device and technical details:
The MG-F18 foot massager does look great and modern, it’s one of these foot massagers whose shape looks like a bubble with two entrances for your feet. It is fluffy, safe, comfortable and stable. Let’s say it is indeed attractive and does not take too much room, which is really handy to store it. The color is a classic white, but if you are not much of a neutral color person, you can opt for the funkier pumpkin orange version (here).
- Model: 3Q-MG-F18
- 120 Volt
- 40 Watt
- Dimensions: 18″x 13″x 9″
- Weight: 12 lbs
- 2 levels of temperature
- 3 level air massage
- 2 modes (auto and manual)
- Auto turn off after 15 minutes
- Detachable and washable cloth
The massage:
The massage provided by this machine is mainly based on air pressure, which means there is a self-inflating airbag that squeezes your feet to reach the key acupuncture points on your feet in order to make you experience an enjoyable and relaxing foot massage session. The air pressure feature can be controlled through 3 levels and the strongest one can be quite intense. The kneading function will help to get a simultaneous pressure on your feet. It has fair proportions and will accommodate most of the feet sizes, however, some might experience difficulties in reaching their heel area, but it could be compensated by moving the feet around to touch the aimed areas specifically. The heat function is a nice bonus as it is not always needed but can add up a little extra to reach the perfect relaxation state.
Health benefits and tips :
Like many of its peers, this electric foot massager from 3Q is a great way to help you recover from a hard day and will totally provide you with the benefits linked to foot massaging:
- Helps to sleep
- Helps to relax
- Stimulates blood circulation
- Lowers blood pressure
- Revitalizes the feet
- Stress and pain relief
We also have some recommendations to help you use beneficially your foot massager and make the most out of it :
- It is safe and stops after 15 min. Do not go over, especially the first times
- If you wish to enjoy longer sessions (20-30 min) use the lighter mode and do not keep the heat the whole time
- If you have fragile or soft feet, limit your usage to 2-3 times per week
- If your muscles are tense after a whole day standing or after sport you can use the strong mode for air pressure to start with
- If you are using it just to relax (but your muscles have not been solicited much) start from low-intensity pressure
- Always use this device with clean feet and wash the detachable cloth regularly
- The heat really helps to achieve a deep relaxation state, but do not overdo it: it will weaken your feet
- Same goes for pressure: it is an important element of the Shiatsu foot massage technic and you totally need it on critical foot parts, however, too much pressure can create discomfort and even bruises
- NB: people with neuropathy, diabetes or other specific conditions should always seek expert’s advice before using an electric foot massager
- To achieve an epic moment of relaxation, we would suggest creating a nice atmosphere during your foot massage session: light up some scented candles or burn some highly-relaxing oil like lavender in the room, wear comfortable clothes after a shower, get a lukewarm face towel over your face or around your neck and then switch on your electric foot massager
