Aches and pains have an annoying way of coming and going whenever they please, and it is not always possible to immediately seek out the help of a masseuse or medical professional for what ultimately might amount to nothing more than general soreness. This is why handheld massagers were invented. These portable devices are ideal for performing pinpoint massages virtually anywhere and at any time.

There are a wide variety of portable handheld massagers, also called personal massagers by many, on the market at the time of this writing. It is possible to break the bulk of handheld massagers down into two categories: those that are battery powered and those that rely on a nearby electrical outlet. From there one can further differentiate models of handheld massagers by their specific function or use as well as their size. Last but not least, one can use branding to differentiate the myriad handheld massages from one another, with major brands including: Conair, Face Focus, G5, Hand Held Products, Healio Health, HoMedics, Human Touch, Jobri, Metrologic, Meyer, Pulse, Sonic Messager, Sunpentown, Superpen, Thumper and Ultrasonic.

Battery powered handheld messagers are generally more portable than their tethered counterparts, but lack staying power and generally strength as well. This may not be a big issue for some, but those who really enjoy using their handheld massagers may find themselves wishing they had possessed the foresight to invest heavily in Proctor & Gambell (owners of Duracell) and Energizer stocks prior to purchasing their handheld massager.

On the other hand, being tethered to an electrical outlet means that if one is on the go, their handheld massager is effectively useless. Worse, even with access to an electrical socket, there might be times when being tethered makes accessibility and usability a real challenge. The shorter the electrical cord, the more often (and challenging) this hypothetical situation is likely to become a real situation.

Some models of handheld massagers use tiny heads which are often quite effective at eliminating problems that require pinpoint therapy. Other handheld massagers use larger heads for deeper and wider breadth of therapy. Adding to the diversity of handheld massagers are models that are designed for use with water either as an option or requisite. Other handheld massagers use nothing more than a simple rolling system or generic vibrating action to ease tension in an aching body.

Due to the incredible variety of handheld massagers on the market, it is only possible to accurately state that consumers might spend any where from around $12 to just under $300 depending on their taste and needs. Handheld massagers with higher price tags generally feature more options such as adjustable speed and/or strength as well as optional heating functions. Regardless of what model one ultimately settles on, the key thing to remember is that handheld massagers are perfect for pinpoint massages.