The Benefits of Acupressure Mats Soothing tight muscles: Acupressure can help manage acute pain, like a tweak in your neck or a knot in your shoulder, by increasing circulation to reduce stiffness.

Plus, the time needed to use an acupressure mat and see benefits is low, fewer than 20 minutes a day, says Eric Madia, M.S., certified strength and conditioning specialist at Athlete’s Warehouse.

Acupressure mats are thought to enhance circulation and help oxygenate muscles, says Hooti, so they may indeed help with muscle recovery after exercise. "Some athletes use them for delayed-onset ...

Bed of Nails mat and pillow Each BON acupressure mat has 10,962 spikes, with 261 plates containing 42 each, rather than 25 like most mats.

Core Balance Acupressure Mat review: Design & Price The Core Balance Acupressure Mat measures 63cm x 41cm with a thick 2cm PU foam core which is covered by a 100% cotton cover.

The Swedish Hälsa Mat is a padded acupressure mat covered in 8,820 small, plastic spikes. When my 8-year-old daughter first spotted it, she told me the mat looked like a weapon.

Acupressure mats, like the Shakti Mat, which are akin to lying on a bed of nails, have been growing in popularity for muscle tension and stress. We review one.