Product Review

SpikyLife mat is a great tool to alleviate muscle pain (consult with your physician prior to using the mat to address pain), improve sleep and reduce stress. Alleviate Muscle Pain Many users of SpikyLife mat report substantial reduction in muscle pain and tension. This is primarily due to increases in blood flow. Endogenous Opioid: Skin compression by SpikyLife's mini-pins produces moderate pain-like sensation. The brain responds to these painful signals by producing endogenous opioids. Endogenous opioids (e.g. endorphin) have analgesic effects directed both at the site on the body that was stimulated by SpikyLife as well as other sites transmitting painful signals to the brain. Neural Adaptation: Consistent painful stimulation leads to depletion of neurotransmitters involved in transmitting the painful signal to the brain. This depletion of neurotransmitters may help to temporarily alleviate the pain. Improve Sleep Many users of SpikyLife products report having better sleep quality. The two main pathways by which SpikyLife is believed to improve sleep are: increased overall circulation and the hormesis-like effect. Improved Circulation: Compression produced by SpikyLife's mini-pins increase blood flow to muscles thus helping them to relax. Getting rid of overall muscle tension promotes peaceful relaxation, therefore readying the body for sleep onset, followed by better quality of overall sleep. Recent research has shown beneficial effect of muscle relaxation on improving sleep and reducing insomnia symptoms. Dimensions - The mat is 32 in x 20 in x 1 in.