Should You Use a Back Scratcher?

Back scratchers are perfect for the everyday itch that you just can't reach. However, if you have eczema, chicken pox, or any other medical cause of your discomfort and itching, you may not want to go straight to a back scratcher as your first option for relief.

What does a back scratcher do?

A backscratcher (occasionally known as a scratch-back) is a tool used for relieving an itch in an area that cannot easily be reached just by one's own hands, typically the back.

Why does a back scratcher feel so good?

Scratching. It turns out scratching feels so good because it causes a low-level pain signal to shoot up to the brain and override the itch signal to provide us with relief.