(CBS) The FDA is putting the squeeze on a popular massage machine that's been on the market almost a decade, saying. The agency's safety alert advises owners to not just throw it away, but to toss the parts separately so others aren't tempted to reassemble it and use it again.

Are neck massagers good for you?

Neck massagers may help relieve tension and pain in the neck. Massagers work by applying pressure to certain points of the body to relax muscles and ease pain. Learn more about massage here. Some massagers may also use heat to soothe and relax muscles.

Is a neck massager bad for you?

Possible side effects of massage therapy

According to doctors, a harmless neck massage can lead to injury to the blood vessels, leading to a stroke or paralytic brain attack.