Despite sounding rather like a massage kit more designed for Buzz Lightyear than mere humans,the HoMedics 'Quad Battery Operated Massage' certainly looks space-age with four plastic lumious 'feet' designed to soothe every non sexual bodily spot. Gripping the device firmly with a clenched fist, you can move and manipulate this one-speed gadget to roam free over aching arms, feet or in my case, a ridiculously tight upper back that has the physical age of a 50 year old (the masseur's words not mine!) Caution though, this contraption should not be used on infants, pregnant women or before sleeping, due to a stimulating effect that can prompt insomnia.

My verdict - Useful for light aches and pains, but too gimmicky for more remedial heavy usage.

Available from www.homedics.co.uk for £9.99