Acupuncture Pressure Mat

Mat spikes can pierce the skin especially when the mats are used incorrectly.

Acupuncture pressure mat.

A major systematic review in 2014 looked at all the research surrounding acupressure and pain. One of the key benefits of an acupressure mat is that it s a natural form of pain relief. Acupressure mat manufacturers claim. Basically an acupressure mat is a device that allows you to reap the benefits of acupressure on your own without a therapist.

As with acupuncture acupressure involves stimulating pressure points near the body s meridian or energy lines to allow chi qi or energy to flow freely. The pressure of the pinpoints also help release endorphins and oxytocin which make you feel good so using the mat can also help boost your mood. If acupuncture is puncturing pressure points with fine needles then acupressure is applying pressure non invasively. The mats are made of foam fabric or most often a layer of both and studded with hard round plastic rosettes liberally covered with short spikes.

To avoid wounds or infection don t use an acupressure mat if you have thin skin diabetes or poor circulation.