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Every time I post a picture of my acupressure mat on my insta-stories I get a bunch of questions so I figured a blog post was due. I will share everything I know about acupressure mats so you can decide if you need one. (spoiler alert: you probably do!) A friend of mine suggested I get one of these mats to help with back pain. Ever since having kids, I have had lower back pain on and off. For awhile it was so bad that I had to see a chiropractor a few times a week for months at a time. My back pain has been much better, especially since I cut sugar out of my diet. But every once in awhile the pain will come back if I workout a lot, sleep wrong or sit at my desk too much. (another reason why I love my standup desk)
I had this mat on my Amazon wish list forever, until one day I decided to give it a try. It is a lightweight foam mat with plastic points that are no joke. The mat is supposed to help stimulate acupressure points on your body while also increasing blood flow to the area. I was already a fan of acupuncture since I did that for months when I was trying to get pregnant with my second child. (I have actually been meaning to go back, not to get pregnant again, but since it is a nice addition to my wellness routine)
Back to the mat, I suggest wearing a shirt the first time you lie on it, since it hurts. For the first few times I could only lie on it for a minute or less. Now I have found ways to breathe through the initial discomfort and can chill on the mat for a few minutes. Many people like to use this before bed, but I really prefer to use it after a workout or in the morning. It is supposed to be relaxing, but I find it really energizing so that’s what works for me. If I wake up and my back feels a tight or sore, this helps it immediately.
One day I plan to upgrade to the Pranamat, which is the real deal. I would love to see and feel the difference, since it costs a lot more! If you have had the chance to try both of these mats, I would love to hear about it the comments section since I am super curious. There you go… everything you need to know about the crazy spiky mat you are always seeing on my insta-stories! 😉
Wow! How cool! I have never seen one of these! My husband would absolutely LOVE this!
I didn’t know these existed but I already feel like I need one in my life! Might do some normal acupuncture first though, before buying an actual mat…
interesting! had never heard about it… thanks for sharing
My sister swears by her acupressure mat! She says it is amazing and helps a ton with chronic pain!
Wow! I’d never heard of an acupressure mat until now. I’m completely intrigued by it! This would make an excellent holiday gift for family and friends.
Oh my gosh, thanks for sharing this. I really want one of these!
I’m so intrigued by this! It does seem like it would be painful at first but I can also see how relieving it would feel too.
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I just got one of these! I especially love the pillow for my neck!
Oh my gosh! I have been wondering about these mats! I now want to get one!
I don’t need one, but I would love to have it anyways!