Do foot massagers actually help with plantar fasciitis?

Verified-purchase reviewers and r/PlantarFasciitis threads consistently report symptom reduction when foot massagers are used as part of a broader routine that includes stretching and calf work. Multiple users note the calf compression is as important as the foot kneading itself. They are not a cure, and reviewers caution against overuse, which a few r/PlantarFasciitis posters say briefly worsened their symptoms.