Self-propelling body limb massaging device

Abstract

Self-propelling, portable massaging device which can move back and forth along an arm, leg, or other body part of a user while providing a massage to the user. A self-propelling, portable massaging device may include a housing having first and second ends, a massage element having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis, said massage element being configured to be rotatably coupled to the first and second ends of the housing and to form a limb opening, and at least one drive motor in the housing configured to rotate the massage element about its longitudinal axis relative to the housing, wherein massage element is configured to travel along the limb as the drive motor rotates. Also described herein are methods of operating any of the self-propelling, portable massaging devices described herein.

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