Is the mat primarily for stress or can it releave back pain caused by a bad back, disc problem etc..
481047
A lot of people say it helps their back pain but I doubt it will cure a disc problem though. You might want to try the multifidus strengthening exercises in the book Treat Your Own Spinal Stenosis. Good luck!
481048
I drive a lot and then sit a lot at my computer - not exercising like I should either. I have found that when I am driving 2 - 4 hours a day that when I get to a hotel room and the beds are hard as a rock - I take my mat with me and lay on it for 30 minutes up to 2 hours and I don't feel like I am going to sleep while griping a steering wheel in my hands. It relieves all the stress through my neck, shoulders and lower back. when I get up in the morning I feel refreshed and able to walk in an upright position with ease. I wouldn't take a long trip without it. Hope this helps.
481049
I use it for both. The back pain is more for muscle issues and blood flow. I am unsure how it would deal with disc problems since the ones I am familiar with are misaligned discs. I use a back roller/exerciser for that.
481050
I have bulging discs at every level t12-l5-s1. Since a lot of my discomfort comes from spasm, i would say the mat feels good on my back. The little white spikes press into the spasm and feels great. If its nerve pain, thats another story.
481051
I use this acupressure mat for my back problems. Since I'm working on computers 24/7 this thing does the job to give my back a break. I recommend it to anyone , but it does take some time to get used to it , due to the fact that it is sort of uncomfortable at first. This is not for everyone, especially to the people who are very sensitive to touch. But for me, it has helped my back pain.
1019366
You have to use your legs to hold yourself in position (per the picture), and in-terms of relaxing that's up to the user I guess, I find it more therapeutic (traction) for the back than a relaxation position. Use at your own risk but this is my experience... I received lessons on how to use before attempting anything on it.
333379
I have this item and have used it many times,it has helped when the sciatic gets to acting up and when the back spasms,I also have DDD and have found it helpful.I am not able to use it on the floor however like it suggests as I cannot lay straight back,so I place it on my bed then roll on to it from my side and adjust my body,it works fine that way
986048
I only use this for my neck in general. Your lower back is really not affected by this at all. For lower back pain I use a lower lumbar stretcher, like a pillow placed in the small of your back and lay on the floor. Yoga is what really helps the lower back.
1493912
This mat provides better cushion than a standard yoga mat for abs but is firm. I use it on hard tile floors and it is fine. In response to the other answer about yoga I use it for yoga x all the time I find it less slippery than my yoga mat.
892065
I tried it on my back a couple of nights. I laid on the floor one night and used my feet to move up and down with sick in my spine. It was a lot of trouble. I tried it on the bed and that was worse. I ended up using my happy massage that you can buy from Amazon. I recommend that for your back and neck. This one was just too hard to work with for your back. It works great for your feet.
2151041
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.)
1060460
I have been using it to roll both my legs and my back -- in particular, my lower back. This is very good for muscle-related lower back pain. If your pain is more structural, I would be very careful. But when I lie on it and roll back and forth, it both cracks my back (much like a chiropractor), which feels good, and it works the lower back muscles in a very similar way to a massage. I have found it very helpful in relieving my lower back muscle soreness which comes from sitting too much and then working out hard. Good luck!
896688
The Mat is used for doing computer and laptop repairs it is basically used for to put on a surface to keep dirt and debris from damaging your computer and laptop parts
966709
I believe it does. I exercised on a treadmill and lift weights prior to getting this, and my weight has maintained/lost since using this-just is less stressful to the body. Any type of exercise is beneficial, plus you will be more willing to use this if it is easier on you back/knees or what ever hurts.
1932231
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.
2099671
This is more of a vibrating feeling than a massage. However, the vibration is not too intense like a lot of other massaging cushions that feel more annoying than soothing. I recommend this to someone who has minor back pain, but if you're looking for a quality massaging cushion(not just vibration), I'd save your money and buy a shiatsu massage cushion.
1694365
It is supposed to. I don't have pain, so I don't know. But I do use my mat and I love it. It feels wonderful. Great way to relax.
1802018
Don't know what causes this problem for you but if pressure on the base of your tailbone is involved then this cushion MAY give some relief because of the cutaway where the tailbone would otherwise hit. So sorry that you are hurting, sounds very nasty. Could be sciatica from disc or other sciatic nerve pressure. I've had that and surgery. A MRI could show the specific problem. The cushion helps me avoid further sciatic pain when sitting in the car for long periods. I use lumber back support at home. Hope that this helps you.
294296
The backrest is more to stop you from rolling over. I use it occasionally to stretch back.
1730180
The paperwork that came with it gave some recommendations for time to lay on the mat. I do 10 min. or so, which is enough for me. I don't think going to sleep on it is a good idea, personally.
748941
Usually around your core and low back area as it is close to your vital organs. Just make sure that your skin is actually touching the mat. But as long as it is touching your skin you will benefit no matter where you place it.