In an attempt to ease the neck and back pains that I started experiencing, I embarked on a mission to find something that would relieve me of such aches. Weekly massages sounded great but would be too costly (not to mention my schedule wouldn’t allow it).
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So I looked around for a less expensive yet effective way. I am always searching for the latest and greatest products that can enhance my health and well being. There was a solution somewhere, I just needed to know where to look. So I’m going to share my experience using an acupressure mat.
So I read up looked up electronic massagers. Electronic massagers are actually a great solution for aching back and body pains. So I bought one but needed something to really relax me. Something that would release tension and stress, something the electronic massager didn’t really do. I researched different products. I always heard how acupuncture was a great option for stress and tension relief. So started to read up on the good things it can do for the body. There were many benefits, including pressure points that reduce fatigue, headaches and increase circulation. It also promised to get rid of the body of stiffness associated with stress.
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Eventually, I came across such a product called an acupressure mat. It was an alternative to a real acupuncturist that didn’t require a professional and was less invasive. This was something you can do in the comfort of your own home anytime you desired and the best part was, it is inexpensive. The acupressure mat comes with a matching pillow. Each mat comes with over 6,000 acupressure points and measures 14.82×24.18 inches.
When I first received the mat it looked very intimidating at first because of all the spikes. However, when I got used to it, I wondered how I ever got along without it. At first, I tried wearing a thin t-shirt to test out how it feels but I felt nothing. To really get to your pressure points it is best to be shirtless. It was a bit uncomfortable at first but after positioning my body just right the discomfort went away after two minutes.
Afterwards, there was this unexpected relaxing feeling that really eased my tension. I couldn’t believe that it worked so well and at that point, I was completely hooked. When you first start using it try to ease yourself slowly or you could end up injuring yourself. I started off using it for about 10-15 minutes a day then worked up to about 30 minutes with each use.
The acupuncture mat can never replace a real acupuncturist but it is a really good inexpensive alternative. You can use it every day and just relax. Close your eyes and let the points energize and refresh you the way it did for me.