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Acupressure Mat Spike Body Mat for stress, neck pain, back pain or foot pain relief

Mar 1

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Cotton covered sponge rubber mat with 234 pieces of patented blunt spikes
A total of 6,318 nails provide the ultimate stimulation of your skin and acupressure points
Stimulates and invigorates your back, legs, feet, neck and body
Perfect for stimulating blood circulation and relaxation
100% cotton fabric is color fast, hand washable and certified free of chemicals, metals, toxins and residues

Product Description
Acupressure, an ancient healing art, uses pressure to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate the body’s natural self-curative abilities. When these points are pressed, they help relax muscular tension and promote the circulation of blood and the body’s life force to aid healing. Acupuncture and acupressure use the same points, but acupuncture employs needles, while acupressure uses the gentle but firm pressure of the hands or feet, or use the blunt… More >>

Acupressure Mat Spike Body Mat for stress, neck pain, back pain or foot pain relief

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Low Back Pain Rehab Video – Low Back Strain

Feb 22

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THIS HURTS! What hurts…: I have injured my back. How you hurt it…: I have always had a “bad back” so to strengthen it I was working out at a gym and started doing dead lifts with a barbell and weights. When you hurt it…: It has been a couple of months. I have started taking muscle relaxers and some prescription anti inflammatories.Your pain level (1 is low, 10 is high pain): At the worst it felt like someone had taken batting practice on my right side, then used my back for a punching bag. It has gotten better but very slowly and it still feels like something is sore when I get up in the morning. Right now 4 or 5. Your age and overall health…: 51 and overall pretty good. I have completed 2 marathons and really like running. I mostly run on a treadmill except on the weekend and then mostly on concrete. I am a bit overweight though. Any other information you feel is relevant…: I just don’t know how to tell it’s ok to start running again and then how much to increase the intensity and how often. My hamstrings are pretty tight in general so knowing what stretches and how often would be helpful. YOUR INJURY COULD BE… Low Back Strain. REHAB YOUR INJURY BY… Hamstring Stretch: Lie on your back. Grab behind your knee and straighten your leg, pushing your heal up towards the ceiling and bringing your toes down towards you. You should feel a stretch behind your leg. Hold this position for 15 seconds. Do this on both legs repeating 3 times for each leg. Lumbar …