Do foot massagers actually help with plantar fasciitis or neuropathy?

Across the reviewers and specialist communities we read, the recurring message is that foot massagers provide meaningful symptom relief and relaxation but are not a cure. Threads in r/PlantarFasciitis and r/neuropathy repeatedly describe machines that 'feel good' and reduce pain temporarily, with several users noting they help most with consistent daily use rather than as a one-time fix.