Neck and Back Pain Relief - Acupressure Mat and Neck Pillow Set - Relieves Stress and Sciatic Pain for Optimal Health and Wellness - Comes in a Carry Box with Handle for Storage and Travel

I was skeptical, but decided to go ahead and purchase this based on hundreds of positive reviews. I am so glad I did!!! This is my new relaxation and pain relief for lower back pain, compressed disc issues, and the stiffness that comes from aging and osteoarthritis. I will never be without this kind of mat again. It is that good. I feel as good as I used to feel when I took Celebrex (which I'm now allergic to and cannot take), or Prednisone. I am overjoyed that I have found pain relief that is healthy, and doesn't involve steroids and OTC anti-inflammitories.My initial use was with the thin shirt between my bare skin and the prickle pads. When I laid on it, I could tell it just wasn't going to do the job as intended unless I bit the bullet and laid on it with bare skin. I laid the Accupressure Mat down on the living room rug, in front of a cleared coffee table. I took my shirt and bra off and laid on the mat making certain that my bare tailbone was also on the mat. I used the pillow for my neck, and partially on my head/ hair. My arms were straight out to my sides (kind of like a Tee), and my legs went up on the coffee table bent at the knees (to keep my back flat on the mat, even where my spine curves). I had a soft blanket covering my bare body for warmth and modesty.To say the least, it was not comfortable. I felt a burning sensation all over my back, and it was strongest in the areas which have the most pain and were in the greatest need of therapy. Based on the reviews of other users, I decided to tough it out. It was not easy, but it was well worth the discomfort/ pain. Within 10 minutes, the burning subsided to comfortable warmth and the pain subsided to something that must have been quite bearable, because I fell asleep. I woke up about an hour later and realized I had inadvertently taken a nap on the mat.I got up and realized all my aches, pains, and sciatica in my back and left leg were GONE!!! I could bend over, bend backwards, was extremely flexible, and had no pain! This is a miracle for me! I've always been active, but the pain from my job and aging has caused me to become more sedentary because it hurts to move. It's a vicious cycle... I'm 57, and work 8 to 12 hour shifts standing on cement and tile. I wear support knee socks, orthotic inserts for plantar faciiitis, and special Birkenstock shoes to mitigate the problems caused by my environmental conditions. I have Osteo Arthritis in my hip, back, feet, and neck. i've been loosing flexibility, and when I comehome from work, I'm so stiff and the pain's so bad, I hobble from my car bent over like I'm in my 70's or 80's.It's hard to believe that such an inexpensive (cheap!), simple, natural remedy as this Accupressure Mat is more effective for me than exercise, pain meds, Steroids, and Anti-inflammatories. Somehow, it is. I have told everyone in my family about it, and it's going to be my go-to gift of choice for everyone from here on out.

The media could not be loaded. You can now stop researching mats and just get this one since it is the best! The challenge with these mats is that there is NOT a standard for comparing how sharp or long the spikes are. So whether you buy one in a store or online, it is really a guess. But with this review, I am taking the guess-work out for you!I bought my sister a different mat and it was sooooo sharp, I couldn't even lay on it for more than a minute and I have been using an acupressure mat for over 4 years! There was NO pushing through and I also have a very high pain tolerance.Everyone that I have let try this Nayoya mat has been able to lay on it without any issues.Yes, it is a little uncomfy at first as it should be. It feels a little pinchy since it is doing myofascial release, then it gets hot feeling and then you feel your muscles pulsate as the blood is moving through your muscles as it should be. Then, you don't feel anything and you decide if you are done with your session or if you want to move a little and get more places.This is really nice to do as the last thing in your day since it is very grounding and it just releases all the tension.It is high quality and has lasted my 4+ years! My son started using it all the time so I gave him mine and ordered a brand new one and it is just as good of quality as the one I bought 4 years ago.You will love it!

I was kind of surprised really, but It actually works like other reviewers say. I don't have back problems, but my boyfriend does, so I got one for him. Naturally I tried it out first: I tried to stand on it barefooted like some folks do. One reviewer said something like if you wait through the pain it goes away quickly and then feels good. Well that was kind of humorous. It really hurt standing on it barefoot! I waited and waited (OK, maybe 45 seconds) and once I decided I couldn't take it and to get off, I had a worse problem: to step off meant putting more weight on the foot still on the spikes -- did I say it really, really hurt? No damage though. I got a very thin pillow case to put on it and stood on it again -- big difference, I could barely feel the spikes.Next, I tried it on my back sitting up in bed. I had no problem with it on my bare back, and in a short time a wonderful feeling of peace came over me like nothing I've ever experienced. I enjoyed that for about 20 minutes or more, there was never any pain even at the beginning. Oddly, my back was red afterwards, looking like someone whipped me. Still no pain from it and no damage. Just based on that, I ordered one for me.I don't know if it helped my boyfriend's back: I bring him various things to help and most he doesn't use, says they don't help. I have seen him using this though, so there must be a reason. He wears a t-shirt when he lies on it.I only gave it 4 stars because I don't know if it helped my boyfriend, and I get migraines, and I don't know yet if it will stop them or help them, I haven't really given it a test on that.