This Acupressure Mat Is Here To Fix Your Aches And Pains

We put our bodies through a lot, and they're not always happy about it. Too much heavy lifting, poor posture or just the grind of daily life can leave us with sore necks and hurting backs. When we're lucky, we find ways to reduce the pain or even a product that can provide some sense of relief.

First things first, though…

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Phew! So, now that we've gotten that out of the way, we'd like to introduce you to something that's worked wonders for us: The Nagoya acupressure mat and pillow set. The mat and pillow are both lined with small, sharp, plastic acupoints that stimulate your body's pressure points. When you lie down with these acupoints against your skin, it's similar to acupuncture (but without the skin-piercing needles).

When the thousands of acupoints on the mat and pillow stimulate the acupressure points of your body, you experience an increase in blood flow and circulation. This can provide an immediate sense of relaxation and slowly aids in the ability of the body to heal itself.

This simple, effective acupressure set has provided relief for all kinds relief for back pain, sore shoulders, stiff necks and even tension headaches. It's most effective when the user is shirtless and the stimulation works directly on the skin.

You can take advantage of the Nagoya mat and pillow set whether you're an acupressure pro or you've never tried it before. Beginners should start by by propping the mat against a chair or sofa for 10 t0 15 minutes. This allows you to get used to the feeling of the acupoints on your skin while still experience the positive effects of acupressure.

Intermediate users can start with the mat and pillow on the couch or bed for 20-25 minutes at a time . This allows you to adjust to the sensation acupuncture without putting the maximum amount of pressure on your back.

For advanced users, the Nagoya acupressure mat and pillow set can be placed directly on a hard floor.

Because the floor surface doesn't provide any kind of cushioning effect, you'll experience more direct acupressure point stimulation. This will result in the greatest amount of pain and stress relief, and advanced users can enjoy these effects for 45 minutes and up. Although using the acupressure mat and pillow relaxes the body and helps prepare the user for sleep, actually sleeping on the set is not recommended.

If you're looking for natural pain and stress relief, the Nagoya Acupressure mat and pillow set is a great place to start.

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