Has anyone tried acupressure mats for back pain relief? Has anyone tried acupressure mats for back pain relief?
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Yes, i have used the Heavenly acupressure mat and must say I love it. I had lower back pain and muscle tension and now lye . I noticed immediate pain relief with an added benefit of better sleep. Highly recommend acupressure mats! Heavenly Acupressure Mat - Blue! Also, in 1997, a study was done by Dr. Zilberter using acupressure mats which resulted in 98% of the 126 participants reporting pain relief when they used acupressure mats. They work!!!
1167040
Hi,We wanted to try it on aches and pains.....my husband hurt his back in Viet Nam, and a lot of times his meds don't help much. This helps a little, but we have to be careful because too much of it burns.
1055099
has anyone tried these to help heal/prevent pressure sores in bedridden people?
2009368
No ive had chronic back problems for years and this back magic is AWESOME! A pillow isnt rigid enough nor can It Bridge your back enough to provide proper stretch TRUST ME DONT BE CHEAP DONT BE STUPID DO YOUR BACK A FAVOR BUY IT!!!!!!
81806
no...this item was a huge disappointment, it hurts so much you cannot lay on it..ridiculous, would not recommend to anyone. Acupuncture has nothing to do with it.
2151042
I sleep on my back with the mat underneath my shoulders and lower back. It feels great and I sleep better with it. In fact, when I don't have it with me, I miss it. I started with a heavier tee shirt for a few days to get used to the pressure points, and then switched to a very light tee. I also bought one for my sister Melinda, who'd had knee replacement surgery and was having a lot of pain and discomfort. When I called to see how she liked it, she said it had really helped her. (The only problem was that her cat tried it out when Melinda first got it. Now my sister has to take the mat away from the cat when she wants to use it.) I sleep on my back with the mat underneath my shoulders and lower back. It feels great and I sleep better with it. In fact, when I don't have it with me, I miss it. I started with a heavier tee shirt for a few days to get used to the pressure points, and then switched to a very light tee. I also bought one for my sister Melinda, who'd had knee replacement surgery and was having a lot of pain and discomfort. When I called to see how she liked it, she said it had really helped her. (The only problem was that her cat tried it out when Melinda first got it. Now my sister has to take the mat... » Read More I sleep on my back with the mat underneath my shoulders and lower back. It feels great and I sleep better with it. In fact, when I don't have it with me, I miss it. I started with a heavier tee shirt for a few days to get used to the pressure points, and then switched to a very light tee. I also bought one for my sister Melinda, who'd had knee replacement surgery and was having a lot of pain and discomfort. When I called to see how she liked it, she said it had really helped her. (The only problem was that her cat tried it out when Melinda first got it. Now my sister has to take the mat away from the cat when she wants to use it.) « Show Less
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If the pain is muscular, it might help. It's eased some of the stress in my back when I sit for long periods. Depends on the type and reason for pain, and posture when sitting. I also use it as a back support (behind my lower back) when I'm sitting on the couch watching TV or reading. It's great for that in my case.
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I used it for my back... believe I have torn muscles etc, from heavy lifting. I did notice a big difference with it and shall continue to use it. Barbara
913360
If you have clothes on, you will not feel very much from the pressure points. Personally, I did not see any results using this mat and I do not think it was this particular mat. I laid on it without any layer of clothing between the mat and my back, neck, head and feet (i.e., various positions) for several months and saw absolutely no results. Many people had positive results but for me, it was a waste of money.
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It is recommended if you find it is too sensitive for your skin, to put a thin shirt or sheet between your back and the mat. However, I find that with time, I've become accustomed to the "prickly sensation" and within a few minutes, the sensation goes away; the mat is easing the tension and one feels better after using it. Everyone will respond differently depending on their sensitivity and pain tolerance. I have a pretty good pain tolerance. Puncturing the skin is a pretty strong word and that hasn't happened. Hope this helps.
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I feel like it worked for me pulling my shoulders back and strengthening my postures muscles. The first day or so my muscles were sore, after that I got used to wearing it the whole day. Give a try, if it doesn't work for you then just return it. Just one note, is if you like sitting where you are leaning against the backrest, wearing this will not work and it would be worse than not wearing it at all because the sandbag in the back will pin all the pressure in one area in your back. It's meant for you to wear sitting straight up, without lying against any backrest.
2125019
There is slight evidence that glucosamine/chondroitin can lessen pain and slow osteoarthritis of the joints, specifically knees and hips. Frankly, the statistics are not very convincing. I doubt that it would be helpful for back pain.
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Yes it will help. Another thing that will help is a memory foam topper for your bed if you do not already have one. Any movement, no matter how gentle, will help too. Stand in place and do your version of the hula, forexample. Warm baths (15 minutes each) with a cup of epsom salts and 1/2 of baking soda mixed in will also help. Anything that stimulates the blood flow to you lower back is a big help. I have a machine, called "Back To Life" that I use and it's amazing how good my back feels after using it. Hope I've helped. Robin
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I would say no to either. It is very thick. I returned mine because It was too rough and woultd work to lay on.. It is well made and the massage is good , if you like a firm massage. I just wanted something to relax my muscles so my spine would go back into alighment. It might possibly work on a chair if you could get it to stay in place. Good luck. I am still looking for the perfect thing for my lower back. I have an old Conair mat that works great, but I have miss placed the power supply moving.
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A more firm bed is often recommended for a sore back. This foam pad is comfortable and comes in thicker sizes. I didn't wan't my bed to be too soft and mushy,just a bit softer. It was too firm .like a wrestling matt. Back problems are serious , I overcame mine with acupuncture years ago and have never felt better. The pad helps if you sleep and roll over on your arm or sleep on your side .
2067679
I bought from 2 different manufacturers. Their construction is similar. If you type 'Himalayan acupressure mat' in your search engine, you can go to the various sites.
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I use it for lower back and pretty much anytime my back hurts and I am home with time to spare (bare back is best). A few minutes is all you really need but it feels best while you stay on it. I have noticed it works really well after I am achy from a workout and when blood is still flowing. Make sure you adjust your position slightly every 15-30 seconds, this moves the spikes to new positions on the skin and feels great! The relief will only last between 10-30 minutes after you stop though. I have never tested this but I believe if you use it often and regularly you will experience long term relief. This is based on depletion of Substance P (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Substance_P). I use it for lower back and pretty much anytime my back hurts and I am home with time to spare (bare back is best). A few minutes is all you really need but it feels best while you stay on it. I have noticed it works really well after I am achy from a workout and when blood is still flowing. Make sure you adjust your position slightly every 15-30 seconds, this moves the spikes to new positions on the skin and feels great! The relief will only last between 10-30 minutes after you stop though. I have never tested this but I believe if you use it often and regularly you... » Read More I use it for lower back and pretty much anytime my back hurts and I am home with time to spare (bare back is best). A few minutes is all you really need but it feels best while you stay on it. I have noticed it works really well after I am achy from a workout and when blood is still flowing. Make sure you adjust your position slightly every 15-30 seconds, this moves the spikes to new positions on the skin and feels great! The relief will only last between 10-30 minutes after you stop though. I have never tested this but I believe if you use it often and regularly you will experience long term relief. This is based on depletion of Substance P (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Substance_P). « Show Less