Heavenly Acupressure Mats - Green

I have fibromyalgia so I was really in a lot of pain and desperately looking for something to help. This mat is very sharp and it does work on areas that I needed. The only thing is that my lower back did not touch the spikes and I needed that area the most. I think it works differently on everybody and you have to relax and get used to it. I don't recommend laying on it for than 30 minutes at a time. Add a towel or blanket if it's too intense.

I was looking for something to help with insomnia and stress, and this mat had quite a few good reviews. Now I am not going to tell you that it cured my insomnia and stress, because it didn't. But I do like it anyway. I use it when I come home from work; usually between a half hour to 1 hour. I wear a sports bra and lay on it on my back and on my stomach and it does indeed make your skin very warm and I actually look like I have a bad sunburn after! I think it is somewhat relaxing and the warming sensation is nice since I tend to be cold a lot. As for the people that said they could not stand on it with bare feet, that was true for me at first, but after using it for about 1 month (3-4 days a week) I can actually stand on it without socks! And for all those silly people that said it was too painful and returned it right away, sorry I say they didn't give it enough of a chance. The little discs are quite sharp, but it is accupressure after all!

Let's start with.. I can stand to lose a few lbs. I didn't want to put it on the floor b/c the points are, well pointy and it's a flat hard surface. I pulled down my covers and put it on my mattress. Tried it with a thin tshirt on, couldn't feel the points as much as I wanted to. I took the shirt off and WOW, felt the points! As I lay there, I first noticed I could feel my pulse 'bounding' thru-out my 'core'. I thought, wow is that my heart beating fast? No, just "felt" the pulse. Then, followed a warm sensation all over my back. After a few minutes .. lost count? 5 min? My pulse was no longer vibrating thru my core.The points can take a moment to get used to. I came home last night from clinical and my package was there, so I tried it before bed. I ended up the first time, on it for 20-30 min? Again I lost count :) I felt SO GOOD afterwards! Kinda happy and a lil energetic/mellow. I noticed my back was rather red and I could 'see' the point indentations but that went away.I tried it again today, the 2nd time, I felt more sensitive but stayed on it a few minutes after the heart pulse sensation went away. So maybe a total of 10? AGAIN, felt GREAT! Happy, relaxed and a lil energized. Back still got red but that's to be expected.Tried the front.. NOT for me! Maybe if I put a towel over my breasts? Will try that. I tried to wrap a towel and slide it under the mat to use on my neck last night... it worked okay. But I'm going to purchase the matching pillow.I see an acupuncturist when I can...so I was not 'surprised' how the points felt. Glad it's listed as Non-Toxic ABS plastic! :)

The acupressure mat was difficult to get positioned on, and scraped my shoulder and elbow. It was very uncomfortable, and I was unable to relax. Getting off of it also called discomfort. I would not recommend it to anyone.

Good product after you get used to lying on it, it's really sharp. Also the sizing is not the best, I have to change position at least three times before it covers all my body parts

Good quality and half-the-cost of similar mats I have seen. Comfortable, but the jury is still out as to the benefits of acupressure regarding pain...still working up to daily use.

sturdy and helpful. i still use it often.thought I would update from 4 to 5 stars because I purchased this pad in 2012 and have used it regularly ever since for back and legs. Originally ordered for my back and stress. Since that time I have also had issues with RLS and this pad has saved my sleep. It is immediate help with the twitching and pain and I can fall into a quick and deep restful sleep. I will never be without a acupressure mat- truly a life saver.also this particular mat ( the green one ) has held up perfectly well- still looks brand new.

they said these where good for your back maybe if you wear something thick before you try and lay on on it or put something down on top of it!