Roland Späht - 22.06.2022
The spiked mat - pure relaxation
Gre you like many others? You have difficulty relaxing. Even with the sound of the sea and meditation in the evening, you find it hard to switch off completely. Maybe we have something for you. Our spiked mat has already "poked" many to sleep.
Are you sceptical?
I can understand that. How is it supposed to work? Spikes digging into my back and relaxation?
I can understand that very well. At first it doesn't fit together at all. But let me explain to you what is happening in the body. You will see, use it every evening for about 15 minutes and you can really feel the difference.
Relaxation mat with spikes
Yes, exactly! As paradoxical as that may sound. What happens when you lie down with your back on the mat for a few minutes in the evening. The mat stimulates large areas of skin and causes a slight pain, which you get used to after a short time.
In one study, this caused the participants to relax afterwards. Interestingly, the study subsequently hypothesized that the pain led to a parasympathetic response.
This simply means that the body and nervous system have calmed down. This is then accompanied by a
- Slowing of the heartbeat,
- reduction of blood pressure,
- widening of the blood vessels on the skin,
- Relaxation of the skeletal muscles (relaxation occurs),
- reduction of muscular tension.
Just to name a few.
In addition, through the spiked mat application, happiness hormones, so-called endorphins are released. These also relieve anxiety and stress and create in us a pleasant feeling.
I hope I didn't promise too much, but relaxation and a mild pain can work together. The important thing is that the pain is not too strong.
In order for you to find the ideal intensity for you, we deliver our spiked mats with two different intensity levels and a thin cotton cloth. So you can adjust the "pain" individually ;-).
How does the mat with spikes for the back work?
To give you a first impression of how relaxation with a spiked back mat works, I'll describe it step by step. Before you start, download the free audio book that comes with the mat. There you will find in the 1st part exercises that will guide you through the first four days of use. Here is how to use the spiked mat for your back:
- Place the mat in front of you,
- Place the with directly in front of it,
- Breathe deeply and slowly lay your back on it,
- Focus on your breath,
- Breathe in slowly and deeply,
- As you breathe, feel the pressure of the mat on your body and allow yourself to relax,
- Take your time until you are relaxed,
- It's all good as long as you can relax. You must not have to fight the pain mentally. Then the intensity is too high.
- If you notice this, take a deep breath and slowly roll sideways off the mat. -
- If you are relaxed, then everything is fine.
- When you are finished, sit up slowly and take a few deep breaths before rising off the mat.
If this is your first time using a spiked mat, it's important to take it slow. Don't force anything! Spend as much time on the mat as is comfortable for you. Some people find it helpful to set an alarm clock at the beginning so they don't spend too much time on the spiked mat.
Once you get used to it, it can happen that you fall asleep on it.
Don't be surprised if the spikes leave marks on your skin and make it "blush" due to the increased blood flow. But you will see that it goes away quickly.
Conclusion
The spiked mat is a great way to relax and relieve stress. The spikes stimulate the skin and cause a slight pain that you get used to after a short time.
This pain causes a parasympathetic response, which allows the body and nervous system to calm down. In addition, the mat releases happiness hormones that create a pleasant feeling.
Try it, you will be surprised how well spikes and relaxation can work together!
About the author
Roland Späht is the founder of BACKLAxx® and a content strategist. He had already been struggling with back pain since childhood due to scoliosis. After studying engineering, he worked in project management for years and during this time he intensively dealt with the treatment of his worsening back pain.
His goal was to fight his way out of this downward spiral of pain without medication and permanent medical treatment. In this way he found ways and means for himself that permanently relieved his pain. He is firmly convinced that everyone can find an alternative way out of pain.
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