HoMedics Foldaway Luxury Foot Spa and Massager with Heater/Keep Warm Function - Soothing Vibration Massage, Clever Collapsible and Compact Design, Use with Your Favourite Bath Salts and Essential Oils

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Both doctors note that their recommendations only apply to people with healthy feet. You should not use a foot bath if you have open sores on your feet or if the source of your foot pain is undiagnosed.

Rollers and massage bumps in the design stimulate the acupuncture points of the foot, helping to promote blood circulation and other wellness properties. If you believe in the therapeutic value of an ionic foot bath, says Dr. Weiser, the general recommendation is to do it once every 72 hours for five to 10 treatments and then monthly after that (for maintenance). But again, keep in mind that there’s not a strong body of evidence for the use of ionic foot baths at this point and that some people should avoid their use entirely. This foot spa is favored by many for its toe-touch control, which allows you to turn it on and off without getting your hands wet. It has a splash guard to prevent water from getting everywhere and a removable pumice stone to help buff away calluses. My recommendation is to soak your feet in a whirlpool foot tub with warm water, with white vinegar or apple cider vinegar to be safe from complications,” says Dr. Weiser. For ultimate indulgence, Revlon's Foot Spa is the perfect tool to create a salon-worthy pedi from the comfort of your own home.While most foot spas — even the compact ones — take up a good deal of space, this one from HoMedics folds flat and is super easy to store in between uses. Correa is a fan of that key feature, as well as "its vibrational settings for added relaxation." Her only downside for this one: no heat. The foot spa comes with a heating element that maintains water at selected temperature (95-118°F), saving you the hassle of filling hot water or the temperature dropping. To find the best foot baths, we asked podiatrists to tell us what to look for and avoid when choosing an at-home foot spa product. Our experts include:

If you're using a foot bath to try to treat a foot or ankle ailment or injury, it's best to see a doctor first because trying to treat things at home like this can actually make a problem worse,” explains Dr. McEneaney. “That way, you don't risk exacerbating any injury or ailment by mistreating it—and you can be confident that the foot bath is actually going to be useful in addition to feeling good.” Foot spas are widely available so the good news is, whatever your budget you'll be able to find something suitable for your needs. If you’re not planning on using your foot bath much but want to relieve occasional pain or pre-treat for procedures like nail debridement, a basic basin you fill yourself is probably all you need. On the other hand, if you have chronic foot pain and plan to use the bath frequently, it makes more sense to splurge on one that can give you the full spa experience at home. the manufacturer’s directions: Different machines have different features and suggestions for use. Make sure you pay attention to the instructions. If you have healthy feet and are just looking to use [a foot bath] to relax, it comes down to what you prefer and how much you want to spend,” says Dr. McEneaney. “There are really basic foot baths on the market that could do the job you need it to do, and then there are really sophisticated, expensive ones.”This quality foot spa and bath massager features a built-in water heating tool that lets you control the temperature of the water, making it easy to get hot water and keep it warm for as long as you want. The best part? It comes with foot soaking salts, as well as eucalyptus and peppermint oils for the ultimate spa-like experience. Boasting heating functions between 35℃ and 48℃, pampering bubbles and a relaxing dose of vibrations - you can use all three functions at once or separately.