UNMERA Acupressure Mat and Pillow Set/Flower Spikes-Volcanic Stone Heating Back/Neck Pain Relief,Spa-Like Relaxation, Eco Linen, Includes Bag

I bought a couple of these acupuncture mats for my partner and I and wow. I tried it for the first time on my bed for 10-12 mins, at first it’s like ouch walking on stones feeling like not horrible but like a prickly burn then after 3-5 mins it’s feel like laying in a hot hot heating pad then it’s fade a tad but after you get up it’s like a warm feeling but after it’s like your body is relaxed. I put more pressure on my upper shoulders and neck and I’m so amazed how much better I feel, the tension is gone. It’s crazy how relaxed I feel. Even a couple hours later you are still feeling these little cooling sensations. It’s amazing, and I love it !!! I feel relaxed and like my skin, nerves and body is refreshed and energized.

When I first read about acupressure mats, they seemed to make sense to me. So I shopped around a while, and this particular one seemed to make sense because with the buckwheat filling, the interior will not compress and wear out so fast. I like to buy durable things so I don't have to keep replacing them if I use them a lot. So far, so good. I use the mat and pillow almost every night before I go to bed. I feel more relaxed, and stubborn aches and pains have melted away over the course of a week. I will say that I was a little surprised and pleased that from the first use, I felt relief from hip, back, and neck stiffness. I had hope for that, but didn't actually think I would feel a difference right away. I used it for about five days wearing a t-shirt or with a sheet over it, but started putting my bare skin on it quickly. Pretty soon I was falling asleep on it for an hour or more. It is very tricky (and painful) rolling off this mat if you have been on it for a long time, but it feels great. I have been more energetic in the sports I play. I have had terrible sleeping problems over the past year, and my overnight sleeping improved a little overall and occasionally have nights of deep slumber, which I haven't had in years. Nowadays, I regularly lie on this mat for an hour at a time. The documents that came with the mat said that I could expect a release of body heat after I became accustomed to the mat and really relax into it. I did not notice anything for about a month, but then I did experience a noticeable amount of heat release, even a little sweating on my back as the rest of my body was nice and cool. It is a very pleasant feeling and very relaxing if you can really lay back into it. I have mostly used this on my back and buttocks and only tried it on my chest once or twice. It was very pleasant on my chest, but sort of awkward. I probably have to experiment on my frontside more which I hope to do soon. Occasionally, I have used this mat on the back of my legs and the bottom of my feet to good effect. My feet are pretty ticklish, so that can be weird, but it does feel very good. I am glad I got this mat for the more durable filling. It cost about ten dollars more than other similar mats, but I think it will save me from having to pay full price to replace it in a year or two. It does have a sort of herb-like scent to it, but in the context of the acupressure, I found it to be pleasant and soothing. The smell is not strong, and I forget about it pretty quickly after lying down. Considering that I have tried massage and acupuncture, this mat is a bargain. Each massage or acupuncture session is at least $40, and you probably need at least a half dozen sessions to feel decent progress. As I said, I felt noticeable progress in just one session, and the mat cost less than one session of in-person treatment. Conservatively, I have saved $1,000 in just the short time I have used this mat, and I get to have this therapy whenever I want, as many times as I want. Yes, I have used it multiple times in one day, and I do not have the money to get multiple massage or acupuncture sessions per day. So, yeah, you could say I am happy with this purchase.

I bought one originally for me and once i received it and my daughter tried it too i turned around an ordered a second one as a gift. For lighter pressure wear a tshirt or lay a cloth over it. You can use the different mats together for more specific pressure on your back or arrange them to lay belly down to help with cramping. Love it.

Super prickly and made well - pricks are hard though - no give

Great quality Beautiful inside the box and the bag came with a detailed pamphlet on what you needed to do and how long you needed to use it for certain points of your body. I freaking love this. The color is gorgeous which is shocking because my favorite color is red. But this pretty pink is so awesome. 100% as described. yes, the bag that you carried in is great too. It had a pretty floral design on it.