Air Compression Leg Massager with Heat - Ideal Christmas, Mother's Day and Father's Day Gifts for Men, Women, Dad, Mom - Relieves Foot and Knee Pain, Eases Varicose Veins, Cramps, Swelling and Edema

I recently resumed walking after a layoff of over a year. Within a week of resumption, my calves started complaining - that was still tolerable. But when the muscles next to my shin bone joined in the protest, I knew I had to do something. Manual massage, ache balms, battery-powered focused massager - they all seemed to help a bit, but not to the extent that the pain would go away completely. Then my wife showed me this massager and I said - why not. The first time I tried it, I did not know what to expect. A quick read through the simple manual, and I was on board with its capabilities to massage the leg beneath the knee, or just a portion of it, and with different intensity levels with or without using heated air to aid in the recovery. I worked up the courage to try the highest intensity in the 3rd or 4th session - and it was something! So, my usual day has a session with the massager, preferably after the walk and that seems to rejuvenate the legs sufficiently. Sometimes it is one of the last activities of the day just before turning in for the night. Either way, it is helpful. What happens with it is that it pumps in air in different pockets (or all pockets) of the leg cover that encloses the leg and locks with velcro, and then the air is released after a while - it is this cycle that creates a sensation of the leg being massaged manually.There is an extension part to the leg cover, for people who need extended coverage.Overall, I found it a useful aid to keep me up to getting my daily steps and not complaining about achy legs. One thing to keep in mind - the velcro clasp is rather strong, so when you set it aside, make sure to make minimal contact between the two sides of the cover, else you would be pulling them off with considerable effort when the time comes for the next use. Also, do not let the velcro attach itself to the carpet on the floor - that makes for another noisy session subsequently.Happy legs!

Wow, super powerful! I just had total knee replacement surgery 6 weeks ago. Change in gate with limp, being more active and the more intense pt to help rebuild damaged muscles has my feet, ankles, calves and quads screaming at the end of the day when I begin slowing down for the night. This, either by action or distraction, has taken the pain away. I need to ice still for the swelling so turned the heat off - I was happy it had that feature. Bit tough to get it all strapped up but seems worth it for awful muscle pain being relieved. Been using it about once or twice a week, I let it go for two cycles (40 minutes) and it totally relaxes the muscles.

This is a quality product at a good price point. I like the fact that the material is nicer than others i researched and they include an area above the knee which some do not. Compression is adequate and adjustable and would be effective for a basic massage if you were not in a hurry to put the garment on. My wife's cramps come on suddenly and its very painful and there is too much time needed to get these on each leg/adjusted/working IMO. For a quality overall leg massage, i would recommend this unit but not for any sudden onset issue where you can't relax and enjoy the benefits of the device.

Easy to figure out. Didn't even need to read instructions to figure out how to use it. The led screen reminds you what each "mode" will do so you don't have to reference manual.They run small but it comes with extenders but I'm not sure an incredibly large calved person will be able to use. You'll have to just try it but its ample for average sized men and women.I like you can adjust intensity and heat temperature. The highest heat setting gets very hot so its good to be able to turn it down after awhile if you start getting a hot spot. Start on low intensity and gradually build up. I started at highest and it kinda hurt so you got to figure out your threshold.You dont need to over tighten the velcro . The air bags will inflate enough at the higher intensity!It shuts off for safety so no worries about falling asleep and getting burned or hurtI have neuropathy and poor circulation below knees and it makes my feet feel light as air and gives me momentary relief from the pins and needles. They aren't "massage' thingies but the compression and sequence of it reminds me of a 200 dollar swedish massage I bought once on a weekend get away. Now I can save my money with a one time purchase and get a fancy massage anytime!

I suffer from extreme restless leg syndrome, and these are amazing. I wouldn’t recommend this to anybody.

Zero stars! Bought early for a birthday gift for wife and they don’t work, don’t even turn on and now the return window has closed! Do not recommend! Had to give one star to write a review. Wish they had a zero star!

I bought this for myself. I have diabetes and my legs get swollen sometimes. I also get Stasis Dermatitis in my legs and have to wear compression socks part of the day to help with blood circulation. These leg massagers are great. I use them twice a day and they have really helped with the swelling. I work from home and sit all day . These leg massagers have also helped for tired legs and feet . They are easy to use and the heating function really works. I like that they work on your legs and feet too. The price was right too. I would definitely recommend these to anyone.

It works well if you are thick in the calf area. I bough this for my senior aunt who sits too much in front of the TV. She has a hard time putting it on and taking it off with out my help. We are going to try with the extension it come with. However if the extension is not connected to the unit the compression will not reach that area of her leg. If that does not work we may have to return the item.