New massage invented to cure "BlackBerry Thumb" for PDA users

I think it's safe to say it's time for a vacation when you're using your PDA so much you get "BlackBerry Thumb." Apparently the Hyatt Hotel was getting so many complaints of hand and arm discomfort from its business patrons owning BlackBerrys and Treos that it has begun offering a new massage, the "BlackBerry Balm," designed to release tension specifically in the thumbs, wrists, and arms.

When I first read this article I thought "BlackBerry Thumb" sounded like a gimmick invented by the hotel chain to sell massages, but surprisingly it is a legitimate condition recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association. Experts believe the condition will become more and more common as technology advances and buttons get smaller.

The massage lasts about 30 minutes and costs about $30 -- I guess it's just the price you pay for technology and convenience.