Honestly, I don’t know if its the cold weather or just the fact that I notoriously hold all my tension in my shoulders and lower back but I would kill for a decent massage right now. Only problem is I am way too busy to go to some fancy pants spa, nor can I afford it. So I have been considering purchasing some sort of home base back massager.

I definitely don’t want to get one that looks like its for pleasure not stress. (Though if that’s your thing, I am not judging..) Some of these massagers look entirely too cumbersome. Too many bells and whistles, plus they look like they can also be used at a construction site.

I think the XTC Back Handheld Massager is a nice choice. The use of the term “XTC” at first raised some red flags but I have decided to chalk it up as a clever marketing title, plus since the used the intials rather than the word ecstasy helps too.

Here’s what I like about it:

The XTC Handheld Back Massager relieves tension and stress and puts the power of percussive massage in your hands with an easy to reach handle. It quickly reduce muscle tension and fatigue. It reduces aches and pains. This Handheld Massager is the newest in handheld back and body massagers. Designed to provide professional strength massage and therapeutic relief of muscle tension at home. Used properly, it will give you years of effective release of muscle tension and stress. The unique action is - a pulsed acupressure - which can penetrate through deep muscle layers, giving quick and effective relaxation of even the thickest muscles using only light pressure. The variable speed control dial allows for accurate choice of power from 1,000 to 3,000 pulses per minute. The extended directional handle allows for accurate placement and pressure control of the massage heads reaching down your back .. (Source: Smarter.com XTC Massage Description)

The only word that comes to mind is “Rawr”! I think I sorely need this, no pun intended.

Originally $89.99 Now available for $73.99 

If you are sore and tense like me and want to shop for a low priced massager, click here. 

To purchase or research the XTC Back Massager, click here. 

As I sit here with my shoulders slumped over and my spirit hanging by a thread, do you blame me for dreaming of MASSAGES!

My personal fetish every time I dare to step foot into a mall is to visit Brookstone and play with all their knick knacks; astronaut pillows, coolers slash thermostats, un-foggable mirrors and especially their assortment of massage chairs!!

Well check out this bad boy would you! The OSIM Uspace massage chair, looks like something out of the Jetsons. (Which I dig!) Here is the official description from the folks at Brookstone:

“Experience relaxation that’s out of this world with the OSIM uSpace Complete Well-Being Chair. It’s truly the ultimate escape for body and mind. Enjoy a full-body massage thats precision-engineered to soothe, caress and invigorate you from head to toe. Before each massage, advanced sensors detect your personal acupressure points for a customized experience. The heated seat warms your muscles for further relaxation and an enhanced massage. Surround foot massage with air cushions literally surround your feet, applying firm pressure to forefoot, ankle and heel areas. Airbag massage targets your calves, thighs and seat to loosen tension and reduce stiffness. Music synchronization lets you set the mood simply plug your MP3 player or CD player into the input jack, and uSpace will match the tempo, rhythm and intensity of its vibration to your music. Stereo speakers are built right in. To make your escape complete, simply press a button, and the power-reclining cocoon surrounds you with sound from your music player and a choice of three different mood-lighting programs each designed to transport you to a deeper state of relaxation or rejuvenation. Easy-clean, bacteria resistant synthetic leather. ” (Source: Brookstone) 

Now here comes the sucker punch: Price $5995.00 

I envy you beyond measure if you can afford it, as for me I guess I will have to visit the mall soon, lay in it and pretend I am someone I am not..

If you are interested in checking out the OSIM Uspace Massage chair from Brookstone, click here.

Want to find another massage chair to fit your budget or tastes, click here.