ProsourceFit Acupressure Mat and Pillow Set for Back/Neck Pain Relief and Muscle Relaxation

I've had this mat for five years, and used it 2-4 times per month. It's still holding up great after all that usage and time. The foam insert is yellowing but is still soft and pliable.I'm 6'2" and find the coverage fine. I'm 340 pounds so my body really presses into the mat. I still find the initial few moments of laying on the mat almost unbearably painful. But push through that and something magical happens - I can feel warmth as blood rushes to the area. I can feel my muscles almost "melt," and eventually a deep "pop" as my spine finally relaxes - better than a chiropractor! I often doze off on the mat.I find the experience intense, but very therapeutic. Knowing how it works on my body makes the initial discomfort easily manageable. If you were to "fight" against the pain by getting MORE tense, it wouldn't work. You have to give yourself over to the process.Anyway - five years in and this thing still works like a charm! Great investment that I'm very happy with.

Update March 2020: My love of Spikeo (affectionate name for this inanimate object) is known through all my friends, and over time many have tried it. At least 4 of my friends who have tried mine ending up buying one. Even people who think it looks terrifying have found it remarkably soothing. One thing: About a year into my relationship with Spikeo I bought another one to live at my parent’s house for when I have longer visits over the holidays. The new one was SO sharp — turns out that with daily use, the spikes get slightly dull over time. Eventually I felt like my original wasn’t packing the same punch, so bought a new one for myself about 18 months after the original purchase. My new one is gray, which is actually quite pretty and a little less garish. I would advise everyone to get new spikes every couple years or so if you want that signature OUCH with your pain relief.Original review:I have fibromyalgia and have spent hundreds of dollars on various pain remedies throughout the years. Most things haven't really helped, including physical therapy -- the only thing that would provide relief was Tylenol and scalding hot showers. This mat appears to be invented by a sadist and it definitely HURTS, but with regular use my pain has become much, much better. It also helps relieve pain when it happens, but I've found it to be more useful in reducing pain generally rather than addressing a particular pain spot.My best evidence of its effectiveness is that I get extremely thirsty after massages and the same thing happens when I lie on the mat for 20-40 minutes. I don't know what the thirst means (a quick Google says something about the lymphatic system?) but I take it as a sign that this mat actually does something for my knotted-up muscles.I love the mat so much that I made the following meme. I hope it helps in your decision on whether to purchase this.

We call this an accu-pokey. For under $30 this is a pretty good set. I have used the back mat while sitting on the couch watching TV, driving long hours, but my favorite it laying on it in bed - it takes a minute getting used to it but I have often fallen asleep on it.I was originally looking at another brand and will maybe upgrade in the future, but for now this one has done the job well and helped ease my lower back pain.

Yes IT HURTS! And yes I highly recommended it for a next level of relaxation. I use it, preferably, after shower. Turn off the light and put on nice music. Then 20-25 minutes on this thing with my bear back. I Just leave on a legging or pants , because I'm tall and the placements of the spikes is uncomfortable for my hips/but area.Make sure you lay ABSOLUTELY still. Don't move, don't grab your phone or whatever. It hurts more! Relax..... feel the heat increasing on your back and the blood flowing through your body. The moment when you stand up, is a heavenly feeling. It doesn't take forever unfortunately, but for 5-10 minutes my chronic back /neck/headache is gone!!!! And that feels like such a relief.You have to be open minded to use this thing. If you think it's ridiculous, don't by it. I love it.

This mat definitely helps with back tension I felt more relaxed after just 10–15 minutes of lying on it. It takes a bit of getting used to since the spikes are pretty sharp at first, but once you adjust, it’s calming.The one issue I had was that it might have slightly poked or snagged my leggings (I was wearing Lululemon), so I’d be cautious with wearing anything delicate. I now only use it in older gym clothes just to be safe.Overall, it’s a decent product for muscle relief and stress, but I wish it were just a bit gentler on fabrics.

My massage therpaist recommended this mat to me and I was skeptical kat first! However after a couple of uses I noticed a great difference in how my body felt. The pain is pretty alarming but you get used to it! I found so much relief from aching muscles especially when I was pregnant. Standing on it when my feet hurt, or when I was having restless legs it helped the most