Vibration plate owners - a question

alisoncooks · 10-25-20, 08:00 AM

I've been considering some sort of massage machine for my feet (plantar fasciitis, again). Someone on another forum recommended a MedMassager, which vibrates. https://www.medmassager.com/product/foot-massager/

I was leaning towards getting it because it may also help DH's neuropathy and leg swelling/circulation (remnants from his chemo and the blood clots he had). But then I thought: would a vibration plate machine do the same thing...but have the bonus of being able to stand on it periodically for whole body use?

So the question: has anyone used their vibration plate like that -- seated on a chair and just resting the feet on it? Would that work/still be worthwhile? Any thoughts?

Diana3271 · 10-26-20, 08:53 AM

We had this machine for 25+ years. If you look at their massagers, we actually have/had both. We went to a seminar thing and they had a promotion buy one get one or something like that. DH pitched a fit for it because a friend had it. Of course DH never used it. DH has nephropathy in his feet and should have tried it for a time to see if it was helpful but didn't. I have used it, until recently. Something broke in it and I threw it away. I have had various foot issues but never noticed any relief with using the foot massager. I used it because I hate spending money on something and just letting it sit there. DH would love for me to use the other massager on his back daily but I only do it when he has more severe pain. With all of that said, I have never seen any benefit from them. I have always been interested in the vibrating plates that you stand on but I don't know if there would be any benefit.

alisoncooks · 10-26-20, 11:36 AM

Thanks for your thoughts, Diana!

Diana3271 · 10-26-20, 12:05 PM

I wanted to clarify, that DH, who has neuropathy, has used the machine but not consistently. With each use, he didn't notice a difference. I think that's why he didn't continue to use it. Maybe he would have seen a difference if he used it consistently.

Genevieve M · 10-28-20, 11:50 PM

I always check ebay and other shopping sites (CL, FB Marketplace) first before making a purchase.

Just punched in 'med massager' into ebay and there are quick a few for sale:

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...w=med+messager

Hope this helps.

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10-25-20, 08:00 AM
alisoncooks Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TarHeel country	Vibration plate owners - a question I've been considering some sort of massage machine for my feet (plantar fasciitis, again). Someone on another forum recommended a MedMassager, which vibrates. https://www.medmassager.com/product/foot-massager/ I was leaning towards getting it because it may also help DH's neuropathy and leg swelling/circulation (remnants from his chemo and the blood clots he had). But then I thought: would a vibration plate machine do the same thing...but have the bonus of being able to stand on it periodically for whole body use? So the question: has anyone used their vibration plate like that -- seated on a chair and just resting the feet on it? Would that work/still be worthwhile? Any thoughts?

10-26-20, 08:53 AM
Diana3271 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Carolina	We had this machine for 25+ years. If you look at their massagers, we actually have/had both. We went to a seminar thing and they had a promotion buy one get one or something like that. DH pitched a fit for it because a friend had it. Of course DH never used it. DH has nephropathy in his feet and should have tried it for a time to see if it was helpful but didn't. I have used it, until recently. Something broke in it and I threw it away. I have had various foot issues but never noticed any relief with using the foot massager. I used it because I hate spending money on something and just letting it sit there. DH would love for me to use the other massager on his back daily but I only do it when he has more severe pain. With all of that said, I have never seen any benefit from them. I have always been interested in the vibrating plates that you stand on but I don't know if there would be any benefit. __________________ I started my most recent weight loss journey January 2008. I lost 1/2 of my starting body weight and entered into maintenance May 2011. Now the real work begins! You can fight it, or do what you've got to do to get it done. The choice is yours. ~Diana You have the rest of your life to get old. Stay young, as long as you can. ~Diana 10 Pound Slimdown Xtreme Graduate 02/12 Insanity Graduate - I actually survived! LM Combat 02/13 21 Day Fix Survivor! 6/14 Diana

10-26-20, 11:36 AM
alisoncooks Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TarHeel country	Thanks for your thoughts, Diana!

10-26-20, 12:05 PM
Diana3271 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Carolina	I wanted to clarify, that DH, who has neuropathy, has used the machine but not consistently. With each use, he didn't notice a difference. I think that's why he didn't continue to use it. Maybe he would have seen a difference if he used it consistently. __________________ I started my most recent weight loss journey January 2008. I lost 1/2 of my starting body weight and entered into maintenance May 2011. Now the real work begins! You can fight it, or do what you've got to do to get it done. The choice is yours. ~Diana You have the rest of your life to get old. Stay young, as long as you can. ~Diana 10 Pound Slimdown Xtreme Graduate 02/12 Insanity Graduate - I actually survived! LM Combat 02/13 21 Day Fix Survivor! 6/14 Diana

10-28-20, 11:50 PM
Genevieve M Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Roslindale, MA	have you tried ebay? I always check ebay and other shopping sites (CL, FB Marketplace) first before making a purchase. Just punched in 'med massager' into ebay and there are quick a few for sale: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...w=med+messager Hope this helps.