I finally got back into long-distance running at the start of the year, mainly to get my cholesterol levels under control. They aren’t terrible, but I’m at the age where taking preventative measures sooner rather than later will only make things easier for me. After each session, I’ve been making sure to pamper my achy feet using the Tisscare Shiatsu Foot Massager — which is 40% off right now for Mother’s Day.
Normally it retails for $199, but this Mother’s Day sale on Amazon drops the Tisscare Shiatsu Foot Massagers to just $119. That’s a generous $80 discount that I’m sure would make the perfect gift for any mom. Unlike other foot massagers I’ve used, this one is much more versatile because it can also be used to massage your calves and arms.
I’ve tested a couple of other foot massagers, but the thing I dislike about most of them is that they’re pretty bulky and take up a lot of space. With the Tisscare Shiatsu Foot Massager, however, it’s relatively lightweight at 14 pounds while also taking up less space. My home office is pretty cramped already, so having a space-saving massager is definitely helpful.
I don’t use the massager right away after I finish running; I typically wait an hour to let my feet and muscles naturally relax on their own. The great thing about this massager is that it doesn’t just vibrate or massage the bottom of my soles—it squeezes from the sides as well. Honestly, it does just as good of a job at massaging my feet as an actual person, and I like that there are three different massaging modes to choose from.
Of course, my feet aren’t the only things that are achy after a run. There’s extra versatility in adjusting the bar so that it sits upright to work on my calves. At first, I was a bit apprehensive because I thought it would be too rough, but it applies just the right amount of pressure. In fact, it feels like someone is kneading them with their knuckles.
On the days when I do my upper body workout, I really enjoy how I can also use the massager to work on my arms. Usually, I place it on top of my standing desk to make it easier to lay my arms in it, and I love turning on the heating function to soothe my achy muscles.
It’s really been something I’ve been enjoying this last month, and it makes a big difference in how I recover. When I started running back in January, my feet were so sore that it took me three days before I embarked on my next run. In the month I’ve been using the Tisscare massager, my feet are back into running shape within a couple of days — so now I’m able to sustain running every other day.