The present invention relates to a locking mechanism (180) and a massage device of using same. In one embodiment, the locking mechanism includes a base member (181) secured to a base cover (110) of the massage device, a cushion member (182) positioned over the base member, a bolt member (183) positioned over the cushion member, a wedge member (184) operably engaged with the bolt member, and an eccentric block (185) engaged with the wedge member and a motor (141) of the massage device. The locking mechanism is configured such that the carriage of the massage device is pre-locked against movements, and the activation of the motor unlocks the massage device.