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Neck and Back Pain Relief - acupressure mats & self-massage tools
editors
Posted December 06, 2011
Acupressure mats are great for relaxation and managing aches and pains. I've been using one nightly before going to sleep to help with back pain, to relax my back muscles and to help me sleep. It takes a little getting used to. The first time you use it, it feels intense, but once you've gotten used to it, you will crave it. Check out the editor's review of Heavenly Acupressure Mats at InsidersHealth Marketplace: http://www.insidershealth.com/marketplace/category/pain_relief/33 for details on using these mats. Please note: InsidersHealth Members' prices at InsidersHealth Marketplace meet or beat Amazon.com ($27.95 here), so watch for free shipping and holiday specials this month.

Another great tool for neck and back pain is the DaVinci Tool. It's small and portable, and works great for neck pain if you work at a desk or on the computer. The name 'Soft' DaVinci Tool' (the red one) is a bit of a misnomer. It's a very rigid, rubber material that provides a little give, so it feels gentle, but it's very effective at digging in and helping you relax tense neck and back muscles. I place it right at the base of my skull while resting on my back which feels unbelievably good, a bit like getting a powerful neck rub. The DaVinci Tool can also be used under a shoulder, thigh or other tense spot to 'knead' out tense muscles. I haven't tried the Hard DaVinci Tool, because the Soft Davinci Tool works great for me. The Hard Davinci Tool might be better for someone used to intense, deep massage. http://www.insidershealth.com/marketplace/product/115

Both of these items are great for on-the-spot tension and pain relief, when going to a massage therapist is out of the question. Note that the acupressure mat can be hung somewhere but you might want to keep the box for travel or storage since the points are actually quite sharp. These make great presents, too...
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Acupressure Mats for Natural Pain Relief
Cezzanne1
Posted September 13, 2011

Acupressure mats have been used for effective natural pain relief for over 30 years. The acupressure mat is a mat with over 8,000 spikes on it that one lays down on and the spikes stimulate your skin and acupressure points in your body. This triggers the release of the body's own natural pain-relieving and feel-good hormones, which help relieve pain and re-balance the flow of energy in your body.

There are multiple brand names of acupressure mats including the Heavenly acupressure mat, shakti, yantra, halsa, himalaya, and heavenly brands.

Using an acupressure amt is easy. You simply lie down on your back on the acupressure mat with bare skin for 20 minutes or more. The first few minutes may be uncomfortable and may even hurt a little, but the initial discomfort is usually followed by a pleasant warm sensation and a feeling of deep relaxation and calm.

The acupressure mat may be used on other parts of the body as well including the stomach, thighs, and feet. See some suggested positions at http://www.heavenlymats.com/using-your-acupressure-mat/basic-positions/

Acupressure mats are available on Amazon.com from $29.00 and up. Look for mats made without glue.

Dr Oz recently featured acupressure mats on his show and touted their amazing benefits for pain relief and weight loss.

53 Votes

Acumed magnetic patches
Mindtonik
Posted November 23, 2010
ACUMED is a Biomagnetic patch for pain relief. It consists of a self adhesive plaster containing high purity zinc and copper in a magnetic field. 'Biomagnetics' which is the use of electromagnetic fields on acupuncture points. Each patch works as a mini transmitter, emitting small energy fields which have a soothing effect and stimulate the body's natural pain relief mechanism.
94 Votes

Using pickle juice to quickly stop nighttime leg cramps
SUSAN R.
Posted August 25, 2008

Keep a jar of pickle juice handy, any kind will do and when the night time (or day time) leg cramps hit drink some. You will quickly feel the cramp easing and going away. This is an old cure of a friend's aunt who kept a jar of pickle juice by her bed. Bless this Aunt for sharing this. It has worked well for my family. Hope it works for yours!

135 Votes

Soak Your Aches Away
Gym Rat
Posted August 11, 2008

For general body aches, rub down with a mixture of 1 cup vinegar and egg, beaten well. Soak in a nice hot tub for 20 minutes and dry with a heavy towel right away so you don't get chilled.

147 Votes

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