The 8 Very Best Foot Massage Tools

massagers and recovery Updated Sept. 14, 2022 By Anneke Knot Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers Our feet are our biggest supporters.Literally — they house 26 bones, 36 joints, and other tendons, muscles, and ligaments that are responsible for balance and movement. Even if your job doesn’t require you to be on your feet all day, everyday movements like walking, running, and wearing the wrong shoes can put a strain on that area and lead to chronic pain. “Foot pain can stem from a range of causes, such as overuse or injury,” says Matthew Perry, massage therapist and development manager at the Now Massage. “Most commonly, shoes that lack arch support can place pressure on the connective-tissue fascia, causing inflammation and plantar fasciitis, which commonly affects the foot and heel.” Regular massage and stretching can help relieve pain and potentially prevent these chronic conditions, Perry says, but in practice, that isn’t realistic for most of us. A foot massaging t...