# Personal Tension Relief Devices The 'Back Nodger' Helps Relieve Back Tension Quickly By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-tension References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/back-nodger-self-back-massager/) & [thegrommet](https://www.thegrommet.com/back-nodger-self-back-massager) Going for a professional massage to help relieve back tension is ideal but not always an option, so the 'Back Nodger' is intended to help make it a daily practice. Mimicking the tradition of [Shiatsu massage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/massage-gun-extender), the 'Back Nodger' works by using a small node that is similar in style and shape to the knuckle and thumb of a masseuse. To use the 'Back Nodger,' the device is held firmly with two hands and either positioned over either shoulder or around the side of the sternum. Once a knot or section with back tension is located, users can quickly dig in with the 'Back Nodger' to work out the tension and regain an [overall sense of well-being](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nervy). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Personal Tension Relief Devices:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop advanced personal tension relief devices that combine different massage techniques for targeted and effective relief. - **Daily Massage Practices:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create innovative and user-friendly devices that make daily massage practices more accessible and convenient for individuals. - **Mimicking Professional Massage:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Invent devices that accurately mimic various professional massage techniques to provide similar therapeutic benefits at home or on-the-go. ### Where This Applies - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Integrate technology and design to create innovative personal tension relief devices that improve overall well-being in the health and wellness industry. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Combine massage functionality with smart features and connectivity to develop cutting-edge personal tension relief devices in the consumer electronics industry. - **Fitness and Recovery:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Incorporate personal tension relief devices as part of fitness and recovery solutions to enhance recovery processes and prevent injuries in the fitness and recovery industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pain Relief Neck Massagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-ultrasound-massager.md) - [Temp-Controlled Back Massagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-back-dragon.md) - [Automated Neck Massage Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moza-ai-robohands.md) - [Adjustable Muscle Massager Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrival-meat-grinder.md) - [At-Home Headache Remedies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/head-spa.md) - [Targeted Muscle Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theragun-relief.md) - [Noninvasive Digital Stress Relievers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vagus-nerve-stimulator.md) - [De-Stressing Wearable Massagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/am1.md) - [Heat-Powered Back Massage Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-core-massager.md)