subject: Self Massage And What You Need [print this page] Chairs, vibrating hand-held devices, octopus-shaped handheld head rubbing... thingies... they are all part of the range that makes up self-massage, and they work brilliantly. A handheld device can be used whilst watching tv, sitting reading, or whilst laying in bed. Having a massager not only eases the tension from your muscles but can also improve blood flow and circulation, and even improve the unsightly build-up of cellulite.