Aku Mat

I use the AKU MAT for my feet but I find I get the most out of it when applying it on my back. To be honest although, the first few minutes may hurt and feel uncomfortable. Every second afterwards brings an intense feeling of relaxation to my whole body and mind. True medicine and meditation indeed, worth every single penny!

To say this product and this company are amazing would be an understatement. Everything from the science behind their products to their customer service is world class. I was a multi-sport athlete for 20 years, have trained in multiple disciplines of exercise, and worked a job that up until using this product in conjunction with serval was going to leave me with permanent bone, muscle, and nerve damage. Up until I found this company I was on muscle relaxers for over 3 years and visited the chiropractor at least 3-4 times a week, but those thing provided temporary relief and didn’t get to the root cause of my problems. I ruptured my achilles and it really took a toll on not just my foot or the effected leg, but my entire body. From my gait to my foot strike, my biomechanics were completely out of tune. As humans we’re built from the ground up and I began to think why not treat from the ground up. This product has been a cornerstone in my recovery process and I’m grateful to have stumbled upon this company. This product can frankly be intimidating at first glance and honestly pretty intense if you’re not familiar with accupressure. I suggest using a towel or another barrier to dampen the intensity that the bare spikes provide. Also, if you’re well-versed with other means of body work such as trigger point release, myofascial release, or any other modalities I highly recommend adding this to your arsenal. Both patients and practitioners can benefit from occasional and regular use. Daily use of this has helped release the intrinsic muscles in my feet and all other areas where it’s placed. As a result my gait has been restored and has become better than before my injury. In addition, I no longer have nerve related pain such as sciatica. Even if you don’t suffer from an injury or acute/chronic pain you can use this for other means such as general relaxation and/or a meditation aid. I know this has been quite a lengthy review, but I 100% recommended this product to anyone who thinks they could benefit from this and even to those who simply want to try something outside of the normal scope of pain relief. Thank you AkuSpike for helping me live pain free and gain my ability to walk again!

Complete body relaxation

I love the pressure that the mat provides. Everyday I use it I feel more energetic, it’s like I never used those muscle and tendons before.

I initially purchased the spike mat because of tension in my neck and back from sitting and stress-related tightness. I thought it would be decent, and when I got it, it hurt. Like a lot. BUT, when I pushed and breathed through the first 5 minutes or so, I was immediately rewarded with a slow release of all the muscles in my neck and back. I could feel myself sinking deeper into the spikes and there was no pain or discomfort. Eventually, around the 10 to 15 minute mark (I sit against it in bed for 20+ mins a night now, and forget it is even there) you start to feel a powerful euphoria. Not only do I sleep better (tracked through my sleep apps on an Apple watch) but I wake up feeling looser and more ready to take on the day. I would fully recommend to anyone, and it is 100% worth the hype. I was a skeptic but fully believe in the product and it's use now and can't go a day without using it.

I’ve used the plastic version for years. This is a whole other thing. It’s so stress relieving.

Loving the aku mat for my back, shoulders and feet. I'm still easing into using it without socks and not brave enough yet to try a bare back but I was amazed how I was able to use it immediately without only a short minimal painful feeling. Also love the aku rings!

BEST mat EVER. I use it every day and my body is rapidly improving. WORTH EVERY PENNY.

I have a pretty high pain tolerance so I thought this would be no big deal. To my surprise it is way more intense than I had expected. It will take some time to build up to being able to use it effectively but I am sure I will love it in due time.

Love the way metal spikes feel compared to plastic spikes. This mat is durable and easy to get off when the session is over. Ten minutes per area is all I need once or twice a day.

This is fantastic

I love it thank you

After 3 uses feet feel amazing.

Seems to providing some relief for back issues

Love it for my sciatic pain and tight lower back muscles!

So far, I am concentrating on my feet: enjoying the tingly feeling while chanting my Buddhist mantra of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. I have tried brief sessions on my back (on my bed) and love that, too. And the gifts of rings! I love the rings! My housemate also went ahead and ordered her own mat at rings. Our household is “spiking!”

Love it!!!

I was admittedly a bit nervous about the metal spikes at first, but they really are fantastic at stimulating blood flow, much more so than any of the plastic mats I’ve tried. Excited to try out more Aku products!

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Watch out, these metal spikes are sharp! However, once you ease onto the mat, (with a tee shirt at first until you get used to it), it doesn't take long before you feel the endorphins kicking in and I am so relaxed I don't want to get up! So I know it's working. As a fibromyalgia patient, I cannot do deep tissue massage. It hurts too much, releases too many toxins etc. and I feel like a mac truck hit me the next day. I had the same effect after my first 25 minutes on the mat, so I have to gradually add time on it, starting at 10 to 15 minutes. I still love it. I will definitely keep it as an addition to my arsenal of things that help me.

My first experience with this product was amazing! I lay it under my back only. I could feel my back relax and energy shift within my body. I only lay on it for a couple of minutes but since then, I have let go of a lot of tension in my shoulders, it’s been great! The next day I put it under my lower back and buttocks. I felt sore afterwards but a subsequent night’s use helped me relax in legs too. I really love it and my mum has been using it too. Would recommend careful use of the product - listen to your body and it is great!

This mat is such a treat! Much to my husband’s dismay, I often fall asleep on it. The hardest part is getting off of it, but I always feel a thousand times better when I do!

Yep, I was skeptical but wow. I was at the early stages of throwing my back out. Was bent over and in pain. After 20 minutes of laying on the mat I stood straight up and nearly all pain was gone. A friend calls it the magic pad. I was also struggling with tennis elbow and it really helped. I’ve shared my experience with many people since my purchase and use it at the first sign of discomfort. Thanks!

Amazing

It's awesome! I use it non stop!

At first I thought it was too small and honestly too expensive but I am shocked at how amazing it feels. Relaxes you to a point you don’t get from a massage. Quite the piece. If only it was little cheaper haha

Just got my mat yesterday and it's already helping. I have a frozen shoulder and am seeking PT for it. But lying on the mat for a few minutes yesterday and today has definitely lessened my pain. Looking forward to seeing what sustained use will do for me! Also, customer service is excellent. There was a problem with my order (not their fault; it may have been with the postal service), and AkuSpike followed up regularly and ensured I got my order. They are very professional and polite.

I'm speechless... I've struggled with sciatica for the last five years and I can honestly say this is the first method of treatment that has provided immediate relief. The Aku Mat is part of my nightly routine!

Incredible results so far :)

This is a must have for anyone struggling with back pain. Can't recommend enough. I've already gotten multiple friends to purchase as well. Thank you AKU! ps great customer service.

Amazing to stand n and sit on

Great mat.... works

I'm enjoying this Mat so far.

Enjoying the Aku Mat so far.

Awesome device.

For the price, I wish it was a little bigger. That being said, the quality is of this product is very high.

Wish it was a little bigger, but very pleased overall.

Very good product, it really helps my back pain. I've been using it every day.

It take time to adjust to using the product, however, it has a great effect on my body. I recommend this product highly.

Great product.

In all honesty this thing is a lifesaver when ever your back or neck pain is acting up. Every time at night or day when I’m in a lot of pain I just lay on this for about 30 mins watching a show and I don’t feel any pain for that time. After you get off your skin kind of feels as if it has icy hot on it, it’s a little painful but not too bad. This won’t fix your problem but it will fix it when your on it, and that’s exactly what I needed it for (:

This mat was recommended by a family member, and while I was skeptical at first - it is poking metal "spikes" in your back after all - after a couple of days I love it. We travel with the mat, which is useful after a long, stressful day of meetings. Simply roll it out, stretch out, relax. Highly recommend.

I am fused from L3 to S1 and have crazy spasms in my low back. I find that this gives actual relief to muscle spams and the nasty pain that often keeps me from doing what I want and need to do. A very simple device that actually works.

The Aku Mat is too expensive IMO, however, I'm loving the results.

A little expensive, but it definitely works.

I HATE needles, so I was both excited and nervous to try it out. All I can say now is WOW! I have only used this product for about a week at this point, and I am currently lying on the mat on my bare skin on top of my mattress. I can lie down for 20 minutes, and once that time it up, I do not even want to get off the mat. The spikes hurt upon initial contact, but shortly thereafter, you begin to feel a very warm and soothing feeling as your blood rushes to the surface. The feeling is very cozy and alleviating! Once I get up, my pain is gone, and I am able to function appropriately. Now, I recommend this product to everyone I know who suffers from knots and back.neck pain!

Takes a bit to get used to but it’s amazing afterwards

This thing is life changing! i was hesitant at first but OMG it's so relaxing. i could lay on it all day!

This product works. I have a bulging disk C4 & C5. I use accupunture and it's expensive. This product is a back up when I can't get to accupuntrist and it works. Use for 20 minutes and it stimulates blow flow and relieves pain. Worth the money.

After reading several amazing reviews I broke down and ordered this for myself. I’ve had chronic back problems for years, so I thought why not at least try it. Even after buying it I looked at it for the last couple days unsure- THEN I pulled a muscle in my back during my morning workout- I’ve been laying low all day- then I remembered I purchased this mat. Well let me tell you, after just 10 minutes of laying on it my pain had vanished. I’m just blown away. My boyfriend also used it the other day, and after 20 minutes his pain was gone. I can’t recommend this enough

I can't afford a massage every week, or every month, or at all if it doesn't have lasting effects. I've had FM for 17 years with horrible stiffness in my neck, shoulders and upper back. Every muscle feels permanently contracted and they don't know how to relax. My muscles can't unlearn being tight. This mat helps by stimulating blood flow to those contracted areas. I use the mat against my bare skin, from neck to tailbone. I feel a warm sensation within the first few minutes. I have to believe it's circulation to those damaged areas! Thank goodness! I feel like I've had a backrub after 20-30 minutes of being on the mat and neck bolster. Highly recommended if you need very deep tissue massage for injured areas. You will feel the benefits the next day because damaged tissues are showing some signs of life! I have FM resulting from two car accidents years ago. Hope this can help some of you as well.

I get instant relief from back pain with using this mat and it's cousin roller. Literally turns off pain due to spinal cord injury and it's subsequent surgery. Bonus is the relief is long lasting. Use it just before bed and I'm good to go for the whole night. Better results than any therapeutic massage. Don't be scared by the sharpness of the pins, they will not pierce the skin if pressure is applied and distributed evenly across the pad.

Whenever my back aches, I just lay on this acupressure mat and it goes away. The first time I used it I had a hard time staying still. My back felt so itchy I had to keep moving to break the connection between spikes and skin. I've since found out that it meant I had a lot of tension for the mat to release and that it was working. Each time I laid on it, that sensation was less and less. It wasn't long before I was dozing off as I laid on it. You have to be very careful though, the spikes are SHARP.

I bought this based on a recommendation of a friend. I was skeptical, but was willing to try anything to help alleviate some lower back pain. I don't have chronic pain, but just slept funny and couldn't stretch my pain away. This acupuncture mat is amazing! Our family now uses it for preventative care and helping with a variety of aches or sports injuries. Highly recommend!!

This mat worked great for my posture, lower back pain, leg pain and hip pain.

The day this arrived, I cannot express enough how bad the stress I was experiencing from work. I rolled this out and laid down on it for 10 minutes. Oh My Gosh!!!! Afterwards, it felt like the weight of the world had been released from my body. AMAZING...Simply amazing!

Great product’s

Great on my lower back!

It was a little uncomfortable for a few minutes and then you start to feel warmth. I just kept deep breathing and allowed my upper back to relax into the mat and then I started to cry, my body was so happy. I knew the mat would help me to increase blood flow in my neck, back, legs, hands and feet. I then moved the mat to my lower back and the same thing happened, I started to cry, these were tears of relief and happiness. I felt like I was wrapped in a warm hug. My feet were so bad it took a few seconds at a time to be able to tolerate standing on it. I can now do 10 minutes, my neck and back I can be 30 minutes or more with total relaxation. I am so impressed with this product, it is well made and it works. I don’t have that heavy feeling any more in my neck and back, my body feels more relaxed. The burning and freezing in my feet have lessened. I have only had the mat a few weeks. I am very grateful for this mat. Thank you Janice

It’s fine

I love my Aku mat! It’s awesome. The customer service is also excellent. I also have the Aku roller and Aku ball. I’ve had so much anxiety and stress over the course of this pandemic and my yoga practice and walks have not been enough to ease my stress and the tension in my body. Aku to the rescue! Customer satisfied!!!

I am a huge fan of the AKU Mat!! My wife's plantars fasciitius was the main reason for the purchase, and she already notices more flexibility and less pain. My whole family loves it, really enjoy the AKU ball and rings as well. Customer service was great too. Highly recommend.

Helps me with my low back pain

It has pretty sharp nails, but this mat works great and has very good manufacture quality.

I received my AKU Mat a few weeks ago, Wow! is the Key word, I already had the AKU Roller, and Aku Ball, But the AKU Mat is different from those, and it provides a Variance to my therapy, As the Mat is a Great addition to my Acupuncture Therapy. The AKU Mat has considerably Longer Spikes, and the Time the the Skin is In contact with the spiked Mat is Considerable Longer over a Much larger area of the body all at once. I am Really Liking the Mat. As the Mat provides a Much Deeper level of Acupressure penetration that feels Great. Lay back on the Mat and relax, that is key, i spend 10 minutes on the Mat in a therapy session, and You can feel your Autonomic nervous system shift into a Parasympathetic State, if any stress lay on the Mat it will remove all stress for sure, and you feel a Warmth come over your spine, as the Blood circulation is increased, then you become very relaxed!!! Sleep comes next a Deep sleep. Definitely worth its price, it looks like a Heavy Duty Mat that last quite a while. For me, and My Acupuncture/acupressure therapy needs, I have the AKU Mat, AKU Roller, AKU Ball, and Aku Rings, All of them are great tools, and all work Great together.

Requires perseverance helped with a soft base and focus on the breath. Wrapped in a towel makes it easy to handle.

I LOVE my aku mat. I wish I bought it sooner. It has only been 3 days of using it, and I can’t believe how much it has helped my knee and back pain already. I want to buy another mat, so I can cover more body parts at one time. It hurts, but it feels so good at the same time. I wish I could let all my family and friends try it. It’s AMAZING!!!

Happy to try it on my back. Reduces the pain after one week of use. You can stand on it for immune boosting effect or use it for your local problems. Really worth the money!

Seems fine, looking forward to using it, experimenting.

It really works. My sister told me about it she was happy with the results after using this mat and some of her friends used it who,she said had had severe conditions with their backs, they fixed their symptoms, feel much better now.

I love that I don’t need to leave my house to get acupuncture. Having a baby is hard on your body and being able to lay on the mat at the end of the day is so helpful for my muscles. I would highly recommend this product.

I specifically use the Aku mat to help stimulate blood flow along my spine at the end of the workday after sitting at my desk for hours on end. I end up hunching in my chair causing severe back pain (both lower and upper). I've tried various other acupressure mats but found that they were flimsy and the plastic structure didn't deliver the results I was looking for. Aside from muscle relief, if you're having a rough day or find yourself particularly stressed or flustered, lay down on the mat for 10 minutes and you honestly can't think about anything but the feeling on your back. No competition out there when it comes to quality. Absolute 10/10 product

This thing works wonders. It definitely takes some getting used to. At first it's quite intense - but that's a small price to pay for the relief that it provides. I use the ball on my forearms after long days of filming and it almost instantly relieves muscle tightness. Laying on the mat for 15 minutes gives me a complete lift in mental clarity and energy. Highly recommend!

It took me a little courage to hop on my AKU mat but a friend recommend it so I had to try it for my tight back muscles. Im so happy that I picked up this product. I received it in 2 days with my Prime & have been using it almost every night before going to sleep. I like putting it on my mattress and lying on it for about 10 mins before going to sleep. Its really helped with my tight back muscles & i feel like its speeding up my recovery time on the days I workout. I can see how it may be a little intimating but if you can get over the initial prickly feeling when you first hop on, the effects are so worth it! I feel amazing & wish I had discovered it sooner.

Make no mistake, this is a bed of nails. I’m definitely impressed with the quality of this product. It’s got a solid weight to it, but not enough to discourage you from bringing it around with you. I feel that as long as you order this realizing that it’s a seriously amped up version of those plastic mats with the circles, then it’ll be a good purchase. I think it takes a bit of time to adapt to using it. The question is not about quality, the question is, are you prepared for this mat? That said, I’m glad I bought it.

The Aku mat has been great for pain relief in my feet, neck, and back. It's intense at first, but once your muscles relax into it, you can feel the targeted area heat up with increased blood flow and it continues even when you stop. I've been now using it every morning to relax my neck and shoulders and stand on it while drinking my morning coffee. I highly recommend it! - I'm currently standing on it while writing this review!

Too Expensive- there is another mat similar and cheaper. Becareful not to over stimulate by using it.

I have both the Aku Ball and Aku Mat and have been very impressed with each of them. The Mat has been particularly helpful for my feet. The distributed acupressure points have helped release tension; really great after any strenuous sporting activities. The ball has been just as effective as the mat. I’ve found it easiest to use around the arms, neck and shoulder areas, all of which have felt the tension release after just a few minutes of use. The ball is light easy to toss into your gym bag - I suggest keeping the small box it comes with as a travel case.

Acupuncture, chiro or massage therapy runs at atleast $50 a session. This mat for $100 is easily worth it, use it every night for my back that sits in a chair all day. Not sure how I could survive without it, actually will buy another. One for upper back one for lower back.

I got an Aku Mat for Christmas and have been using it frequently for the past two and a half months. It took a while to build my tolerance up to be able to stand on it for the recommended amount of time however it really helps relieve tension throughout my entire body, and ease stress when I use it consistently. I am quite active and have a newborn baby so find using the mat for 10-15 minutes each day helps ease my stress levels, recover from my workouts faster, and helps relieve the tensions in my body from holding a baby/sitting and breastfeeding all day long! I also use it in the evening occasionally to help wake me up and boost my energy levels for the late nights up with baby! Using it on my feet and upper back/neck have proved the most results given my current situation but I look forward to my time on the mat each day now!

This product has become a key part of my warmups before the gym and hockey. It's hard to describe the feeling you get with this product. I find it allows me to open up my lungs and calm my nerves before games. I highly recommend this product. In addition, they have great customer support and stand by their product.

Nerve pain in my feet and calves was preventing me from walking well. After 2 days of AKU the treatments are helping alot.

The aku mat has really helped relieve my back muscle tension and my tired feet. Useful after a hard workout or when you’re sore the next day. Would definitely recommend!

Saw this on dragons den and thought it would be useful for my chronic muscle tension. Unfortunately, it doesn’t provide me with any noticeable relief. This is a dust collector.

Solid product. I prefer the Aku Roller, but happy with the Mat

It is small, so it is difficult to treat multiple areas at one time if you want to do anything more than just stand on it. The mat would be a good size to take with you when travelling. It is expensive for the size of mat that you get. I just recently received it and have only used it a couple of times. There was some diminished pain on the areas that I have used it on. It is really difficult to rate the mat for pain relief since I have only had it for a couple of days.

Overpriced, but effective.

Not for the faint of heart. Does relieve back pain.

If this mat was just a little bigger it would be perfect (five stars).

Blown away by this crazy spiky Mat! It's a weird pain to pleasure stimulus that I can't quite explain. Just try it and you won't regret it.

Noticing some good results.

Got one for my son, he loved it is much that I got one for myself

IT HURTS SO GOOD. This might not be for everyone, but I'm obessed.

Since I've only used this for two days, I can't give an accurate answer that it 100% alleviates the muscle knots; but I do know that the mat feels WONDERFUL and I expect my knots to release very soon. Consistency is probably key.

Satisfied

Quite prickly in the beginning but it becomes less as time goes by. I think it is doing the job, only time will tell.

Worth every penny! Thank you Aku

UNBELIEVABLE! I now own all Aku Products and this is by far my favorite

Was so surprised that this mat is awesome. It is very comfortable. Easy to clean and carry wherever you go. I am so glad I purchased. Please do yourself a favor and try this.

I really like this mat - shape of spikes is perfect I almost slept on it - for the first time without T-shirt it released all the tension in my body and wasn’t painful it was just very relaxing and joyful thanks so much for this new shape of spikes and very reasonable price. I’m gonna buy more for Christmas gifts!