Revitive machine

I think they can be totally unsuitable for certain conditions. You say your DH has ‘sore legs’ and you have a ‘sore knee’, but that’s very vague. Perhaps you should ask at your Surgery if a Revitive would help.
My BinL swore by his for neuropathy and spent hours resting his feet on it. My DH felt no benefit for the same condition with his. I bought DD2 one a couple of years ago, but I don’t think she’s used it for ages now.

I would be cautious to be honest. There are some medical conditions for which hands-on massage are contraindicated and the same could apply to these machines.
If you're intent on buying one it would be wise to speak to your GP first.
For what it's worth I think they are a waste of money and simply a lazy alternative to proper exercise and movement - my physio agrees too.

My husband has high blood pressure so cannot use one of these so I bought him some compression therapy boots for the bottom half of his legs which help with circulation. They vary in price and ours were under £50 but are very good.

You should not use one if you have had a joint replacement. It will loosen the cement over time.

I would seek medical advice and if permitted to use one I would try to find one that is not being used for any reason. It would save you money.

I have osteoarthritis in both knees diagnosed. I the medic knee Revitive is a godsend to me.

Revitive advisors are very knowledgeable and helpful. There is a 3 month no quibble money back guarantee of you buy and see no effects.

However I do think you need to get a proper diagnosis re osteoarthritis before proceeding

I’ve been tempted to buy one for ages. But the one I wanted which was for bad knees I can’t buy because I have varicose veins. From working in the NHS I’m so aware of how bad circulation can cause problems in later life and I’m not getting the exercise I used to get because of my knee.

My DH uses his which was recommended by a podiatrist . Perhaps if you go for one appointment with a podiatrist you coukd ask them if tge.y think they will be beneficial for you ? If you buy one theres a number to ring and I must say theyre very helpful and you can return it if you dont get any benefit.

I used mine for a bit. Now I have had a total knee replacement it is on the shelf. I think a pedal set in front of ones arm chair to cycle whilst watching TV is more useful.

Is this the one advertised by Sir Ian Botham?

I've never understood the point of the advert; it shows a man (Ian) walking three dogs across a field and two women wondering how he does it. The answer is, apparently, that he uses a Revitive machine.

Surely it's the dog walking that is keeping his legs fit and it's people unable to do much walking or exercise who may need the machine?

I had very sore legs/feet after being diagnosed with Diabetes a few years ago and bought a Revitive. I found it an absolute game changer. The pain went almost instantly.
It’s not suitable for some conditions, but for my diabetic feet it’s made such a difference.

I laugh at Ian Botham on that ad for the revitiv machine and he had all over social media when he had his knee replaced.

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I laugh at Ian Botham on that ad for the revitiv machine and he had all over social media when he had his knee replaced.

Oh! So he had a knee replacement!

He should listen to Charleygirl
You should not use one if you have had a joint replacement. It will loosen the cement over time.

My husband bought one about 6 months ago, from www.revitive.com/

He used it daily at first, and thought it helped his 'tired' legs, these days it's used much less, although he says he feels better when he has used it.

There were some very good offers when he purchased the machine, it's worth checking for best prices.

I tried it for a couple of months but it didn’t do anything for me.
On the other hand my husband swears by it and says he notices the difference when he’s used it. We’ve had ours for three or four years

You cannot use one if you have a pacemaker.

It’s a big old publicity stunt with Holmes and Botham I m sure if you do that the you can walk your aches away or even sit in your chair doing simple exercises It’s a LOT of money

I have the machine. I won it on GN!
The machine is for circulation but for the knees etc. you use pads and they need replacing every so often.
When using the machine you have to remove your socks and need to put cream on the soles of your feet. Makes you feel cold in Winter!

My DH uses his every day, he has had a stroke and is type 1 diabetic. I won't say he is running around but it keeps the circulation in his legs flowing and when he has his diabetic check up his pulses in his feet are good. We have the Essential Revitive machine not the dearer model, it is only £169 on Amazon.

I have one and find that it definitely works for me. Using it twice daily means that I rarely need to take painkillers for the arthritis in my knees or the sciatica that I used to suffer from regularly

I had a leg massage many years ago and ended up with a terrible rash all over my legs and slightly on my trunk. It started off looking like chickenpox then turned to measles. GP immediately started testing for meningitis until I queried if it had anything to do with the massage. Big, big Yes. I had no circulatory issues but yes, the massage had caused the rash. Take care.

Waste of money, in my opinion, lay in cupboard now for 2years

Agree

I get stiff joints, especially my hips and knees but have always walked/rambled and even though my OH and I take longer now we still try to do a good walk every day and occasionally several miles.
It helps reduce the stiffness and keeps us fit.
Not sure about the machine, I think if you have mobility issues it will probably help otherwise I think a good walk would be just as good and is completely free - well except for the pub lunch that is.

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