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If you deal with a lot of muscle pain or stress, you know how disruptive it can be to your daily life. From lack of sleep to not completing tasks, either one can affect your normal routine. But thankfully, there are some effective ways to help get some relief that don’t involve consuming anything.
Cast in point: acupressure. It’s an holistic approach to helping treat pain or stress in your body. Although there’s not a lot research about the benefits of acupressure mats, one study found that they can potentially impact neck and lower back pain.
In fact, many Amazon shoppers swear by this best-selling ProsourceFit Acupressure Mat and Pillow Set to help relieve stress and muscle pain.
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Here’s how it works.
As you lay down on the mat, hundreds of tiny plastic spikes poke into your skin. While that may sound unpleasant, the spikes help to stimulate pressure points on your body. This in turn helps increase blood circulation and unblock “vital energy“. In the world of acupressure, the release of energy can restore your body’s balance and help lead to relaxation and pain relief.
Overall, the mat contains 6,210 acupressure points, while the neck pillow has 1,782. Both are perfect for using on the floor or a chair. As a bonus, the set comes in a variety of colors, including blue, pink and green.
With over 27,000 ratings and 3,000 five-star reviews, this “bed of needles” has definitely made a mark on Amazon shoppers.
One five-star reviewer who suffers from “chronic migraines” and tension, called the set a “must-have.”
“I laid on my bare back and I was ‘waiting’ for what might happen next,” they explained. “After a few minutes, I felt a ‘warm’ radiating sensation on my back. I started to relax and felt relief. I laid on it for about 15 minutes. When I got up, I felt my tension was released and I was ready for bed.”
Another reviewer noted experiencing some initial discomfort, but experienced relief shortly after.
“After a couple minutes, the pain turns into a warm soothing sensation that radiates throughout your body,” they wrote. “If you’re one of those people who gets the high from being tattooed, this is the only feeling I can compare it too. Yes, it’s painful at first, but it eases into pleasure and relief.”
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