“BlackBerry Thumb” sparks new form of hand massage


Sore thumbs after spending hours on a hand-held e-mail device? Sounds like a case of “BlackBerry Thumb” — but help is at hand.


Sore thumbs after spending hours on a hand-held e-mail device? Sounds like a case of “BlackBerry Thumb” — but help is at hand.

The Hyatt hotel chain found so many of their business travelers were complaining of hand and arm discomfort that they have introduced a special “BlackBerry Balm” hand massage at most of their North American spas.

The 30-minute massage, that costs about $30, begins with heat treatment and uses a “BlackBerry Balm.” It “focuses on counteracting tension on various hand and arm muscles, specifically in the thumbs and overworked wrists,” according to a Hyatt statement.

Do you think this might be the ultimate “massage” excuse for [ex] Pastor Haggard?

Posted: Sat - November 11, 2006 at 03:32 PM