As a frequent sufferer of shoulder and neck pain, I just had to investigate this strange looking pillow I found in a shop recently. A quick google search revealed that these types of acupressure pillows are meant to engage pressure points and release endorphins similar to how acupuncture works...and I will say that the hard plastic points on this are sharp! This is definitely not for the faint of heart..which is perhaps why I egged myself on to try it.
Preliminary findings are that it's not as bad as it seems pain wise. I thought I would have to put a towel over it to start, but I found that I actually didn't. While the sensation isn't pleasant - and I certainly WON'T be napping on it as one online reviewer reported in a comment - it's tolerable, and I'm curious to see if it will have any effect on my seemingly chronic discomfort. I didn't notice anything miraculous upon the first tries (I've used it on my neck as well as lumbar area) but will give it a couple more shots before I debate returning it. I also may see if it works as a sort of bolster while I do yoga.
Have you tried an acupressure mat or pillow? Comment below!
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