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The SpikeRest Blog

Honest, hands-on guides for using an acupressure mat — how to start, what to expect, where to aim it when your neck and shoulders are tight, how to build it into your evening, how to keep it clean, and how SpikeRest compares to other mats on the market.

A person lying on a navy SpikeRest acupressure mat with the neck resting on the spiked bolster pillow

August 20, 2026

Acupressure Mat for Headaches: What It Can and Cannot Do

Where the points go when your neck and shoulders are the problem — bolster placement, timing, what the research does and does not show, and when to see a doctor instead.

Four SpikeRest acupressure mats folded and stacked in navy, gray, green and purple with their white spike disks facing up

August 10, 2026

How to Clean an Acupressure Mat Without Harming the Spikes

Taking the cover off, washing it without going near the foam or the disks, wiping the points, drying every part, and where to keep the mat between sessions.

Upper back resting on the white spikes of a navy acupressure mat through a thin shirt

July 27, 2026

Acupressure Mat for Lower Back Pain: How to Position Yourself

Where the mat actually goes when the lumbar area is the problem, what to put under your knees, how long to hold the position, and when to see a doctor instead.

The four SpikeRest mat colors laid side by side for comparison

July 4, 2026

Best Acupressure Mat 2026: How to Choose

The four things that actually separate acupressure mats: point density, size, what is in the box, and price.

Purple acupressure mat and pillow on the floor beside a bed in a dimly lit bedroom

July 4, 2026

Acupressure Mat Before Bed: A Realistic Evening Routine

Realistic timing, pairing it with reading or breathing, and what users report — without overpromising on sleep.

Navy acupressure mat and bolster pillow laid out on a wooden floor with a folded towel

July 4, 2026

How to Use an Acupressure Mat: A Step-by-Step Beginner Guide

A gradual, shirt-first progression from 2 minutes to 15-20 minutes, plus positions for back, seated, and standing use.

Navy acupressure mat alone on a bare wooden floor with a folded t-shirt beside it

July 4, 2026

Your First Acupressure Mat Session: What to Actually Expect

A minute-by-minute, look at the sensation — intense at first, then warmth — plus how long to stay on and when to stop.