Back Mat With Spikes

Acupressure mats are foam pads with little spikes arranged in a specific pattern such that when you lay down on the mat the spikes actuate your body s pressure points.

Back mat with spikes.

Thousands of sharp spikes apply pressure to skin and muscles supporting restful sleep relaxation mental clarity and well being. As you lie upon the mat the spikes work by stimulating the production of the oxytocin hormone and by increasing the body s own natural endorphin natural pain reliever levels. The ultimate aim with an acupressure mat is to place it on the floor and lay down on it with your shirt off so your skin is in direct contact with the plastic points. The plastic spikes on the mat may look uncomfortable but they should not be painful.

If used under the back it increases blood circulation to the back muscles and helps treat the underlying tension. The gentle painless pressure of the mat allows the body to relax and release endorphins creating a life. Mat spikes can pierce the skin especially when the mats are used incorrectly. The shakti acupressure mat is a daily self care tool based on the indian bed of nails.

Acupressure mats as they re called work on contact when you walk stand or lie down on them the spikes exert pressure on your acu points commonly known as the bed of nails method. Cotton covered sponge rubber mat with 234 pieces of patented blunt spikes a total of 6 318 nails provide the ultimate stimulation of your skin and acupressure points stimulates and invigorates your back legs feet neck and body perfect for stimulating blood circulation and relaxation. If you re beset by treatment resistant back pain you may want to check out an acupressure mat. To avoid wounds or infection don t use an acupressure mat if you have thin skin diabetes or poor circulation.

Contrary to popular belief beds of nails have been used as a relaxation aid for 5 000 years. Relax your mind body in 20 minutes. This is how you ll get the most intense stimulation and as you relax your body weight onto the mat it will begin to work it s magic on your pressure points.