A device for scratching the back comprises a scratcher from which bands extend on opposite sides of the scratcher. The bands are of sufficient length to allow the user to grasp the bands in front of the user while the scratcher is positioned on the users back. The user can pull on the bands to move the scratcher along the users back. Because the bands are positioned in front of the user, it is therefore easier to pull on the bands to scratch the back than if the user had to reach overtop his shoulder as with prior art back scratchers.
