It is amazing to think how technology has changed our lives dramatically in just a few short generations. Most people in their 40s and 50s grew up without cell phones, computers and text messaging. We now have such a tremendous variety of products which were unimaginable to our grandparents. We take a look through time at some people who would have loved massage chairs.

Someone who could've really used massage therapy to relieve his lower back problems was Babe Ruth. He was the greatest home run hitter of his time in baseball. He led the New York Yankees to many world championships. The big slugger like Babe Ruth would have really appreciated the convenience of a massage chair. He would have probably warmed up in the recliner and also warmed down as well. He would probably have been very excited to have such a luxurious and therapeutic tool at his disposal.

Winston Churchill would have loved to have a massage recliner at his disposal during the dark times of World War II. He was the Prime Minister of England and was put on the defensive by Adolph Hitler. England was subject to ongoing attacks from the German Air Force.

When you are being bombed daily by Germany and no where is safe, a massage chair would have been a nice refuge. The stress incurred from these historic events must have phenomenal. Find stress relief by smoking a fine Cuban cigar on a massage chair recliner would be heaven for Winton Churchill.

One of the greatest conquerors of all time is Genghis Kahn. He was able to put together a kingdom stretching from Asia to Europe. He assembled all of this by conquering people on horseback. This was one of the largest kingdoms ever ruled on earth.

Writing on horseback can have a lot of wear and tear on your back. The continuous motion impacts your spine and causes stiffness. Genghis Khan would have loved to relief provided by a massage chair after writing each day.

Benjamin Franklin was someone who might have really enjoyed the soothing relief of a massage chair. He was a very practical inventor in developed many interesting theories and inventions.

Benjamin Franklin would have enjoyed having a massage chair in his home. He would give him time to relax and clear his mind between his groundbreaking inventions. Who knows what else he could have achieved by obtaining the relief and relaxation of massage therapy on demand.

Could you imagine flying solo across the Atlantic Ocean on a single engine plane? This was the feet accomplished by Charles Lindbergh. The long hours staring at the controls with only coffee to keep them awake must have been very tough to perform.

I am sure Mr. Lindbergh would have appreciated the soothing comfort of a massage chair. The long hours spent under tension piloting an aircraft in unknown territory can be stressful to the body and mind. A relaxing massage would ease the aches, pains and tension of making such a historic flight.

Julius Caesar was the greatest emperor of the Roman Empire. He was able to unite under Rome the largest empire in the known world. However, it was also a time of great mistrust and treachery. Many people were vying for his position.

In the time of Julius Caesar, he always had to fear for his life. He would have been practically impossible for him to relax. A massage chair which had no agenda would have been a welcome friend. It could have provided him with tremendous relief for the tension and stress he was under.

It's hard to imagine that many of the things we take for granted were not available a few short years ago. Many people would have loved the technology we enjoy today. I am sure that many of these people would have enjoyed be relaxing and soothing relief of the massage chairs of today.