IMAGINE LYING DOWN on a padded mat dotted with hundreds of sharp plastic spikes. It's not the most relaxing thought, but many people swear by acupressure mats and their purported benefits, which range from reducing stress to promoting better sleep to relieving chronic pain.
What is acupressure?
Like acupuncture, it involves manipulating pressure points but without breaking the skin. The practice has been used for thousands of years.
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