Acupressure Mat

At first, it was too painful to use this on my bare skin, so I had to lie down for about a minute with a thin tank top on. after using it 2-3 times a week for a few months, I was able to lie on my bare skin. it could be a different time for others. I continued this process. I feel so good that I fall asleep after about 10 minutes of lying on my bare skin. This is a guaranteed way for me to have a power nap after a vigorous exercise and I feel refreshed when I wake up. Also, it seems to help pain in my back or buttocks when I sleep on it. Every time I use this item. I feel a great sense of refreshment and relaxation that nothing else can provide. It also helps regulate my autonomic nervous system.

I've had this mat for five years, and used it 2-4 times per month.

I'm 6'2" and find the coverage fine. I'm 340 pounds so my body really presses into the mat. I still find the initial few moments of laying can be a bit painful. But push through that and something magical happens - I can feel warmth as blood rushes to the area. I can feel my muscles almost "melt," and eventually a deep "pop" as my spine finally relaxes - better than a chiropractor! I often doze off on the mat.
very therapeutic. Knowing how it works on my body makes the initial discomfort easily manageable. You have to give yourself over to the process.

Haven't felt more energetic and relaxed in years! It's a game changer for someone like me with ankylosing spondylitis, then I can't imagine what it will do for someone with back pain with no underlying disease.

I've included it as a meditation, I feel energy in parts of my body which were for so many years only in pain.

Planning to buy one more so that I can have greater coverage on legs simultaneously.

I also have radiating pain in my arms. So just rest my arms on it and lay a yoga bolster on top for greater pressure as arms aren't heavy enough to feel much. I'm in love with this new ritual to my daily routine.