Sissel Acupressur Mat

DESCRIPTION

The Sissel Acupressur Mat uses the ancient technique of acupressure, which utilises the same technique as acupuncture. It offers blissful relief from shoulder, neck and back pain,  enhances blood circulation, reduces stress and can relieve tension and fatigue.  This washable mat, with 1.5cm spikes, comes in 2 parts allowing you to choose which areas you want to target.

The Gate Control Theory of Pain Observations that raised questions in the then current thinking on pain and pain management lead to a new theory. It is called the Gate Control Theory of Pain, and it was initially developed by Ronald Melzack and Patrick Wall in the early 1960's. In the gate control theory, the experience of pain depends on a complex interplay of two systems (fast nerves and slow nerves) as they each process pain signals in their own way. In the gate control theory, before the signals can reach the brain these pain messages encounter “nerve gates” in the spinal cord that open or close depending upon a number of factors (including messages coming down from the brain - endorphins). When the gates are open, pain messages “get through” more or less easily and the pain can be intense. When the gates are closed, pain messages are prevented from reaching the brain and may not even be experienced. After hitting one’s elbow, rubbing the area seems to provide some relief. The rubbing (stimulation) activates other sensory nerve fibres that are “faster” and these "faster" fibres send information about pressure and touch that reach the spinal cord and brain to override some of the pain messages carried by the "slower" fibres. The action of these other types of nerve fibres helps to explain why treatments such as massage, acupressure or even acupuncture are often effective in treating pain. The same principles apply in back pain. The nerve endings that detect pain are present in many structures in the back including the muscles and ligaments, the disks, the vertebrae, and the facet joints. When one of these parts is irritated, inflamed, or mechanically malfunctioning, a pain message is transmitted. These messages can be over-ridden by other signals produced by nerve fibres activated by the SISSEL® Acupressur Mat. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Records have shown that acupressure as a treatment method started over 3000 years ago and that it uses the same techniques as acupuncture. Acupressure assumes that certain points of the body are particularly sensitive and act as a "gateway" into the interior of the body. There are 361 defined points, these all lay on "meridian lines", these are the energy channels of the body that are in direct contact with specific body areas and organs. Rubbing or gentle pressure, acupressure, on the skin in the area corresponding to specific body area or organ, eliminate the disturbances in energy flow to the specific body area or organ. Consequently the disease symptoms in that specific body area or organ are reduced or alleviated. Traditional Chinese Medicine use acupressure to relieve pain, reduce swelling and to correct the functions of specific body areas and organs. Acupressure like massage can be used to relieve pain, loosen tight muscles and reduce stress. Like massage, acupressure needs a large area of stimulation to achieve this relaxation. To apply a large area of stimulation a SISSEL® Acupressur mat is used. 

SPECIFICATION

SISSEL® Acupressur Mat is a proven solution to back pain.  It can be used to reduce pain and tension, increases blood circulation and  activates the "energy" flow.  The mat alleviates stress, muscle soreness and reduces sleep problems.  It is easy to use.

Total size: 40 x 60cm, two-piece, spike height: 1.5cm

Material: TPE, recyclable, washable, can be disinfected

Full instruction leaflet

DELIVERY INFORMATION

• Orders of £30 or more qualify for free delivery. For orders under £30, a £3.95 delivery charge will apply.
• We only accept orders with a UK delivery address.
• The product price you see on our website includes VAT.
• All deliveries are by courier service and should arrive within 3 – 5 working days.  Leave safe and delivery to a neighbour have been disabled on our DPD account due to security reasons.
• DPD will deliver but will not ask for a signature, they usually take a photo of the parcel in the open doorway of the delivery address.  If you are not at home you can chose what happens to your parcel via the "in flight" options via the DPD app or tracking page.

RETURNS & REFUND INFORMATION

• You can return any product up to 14 days following receipt of the item. (please note that the return must be returned to us within 14 days from delivery).
• The product must be unused, in its original packaging and in a saleable condition.
• You will be responsible for the shipping cost of returning the product.
• We will only refund the shipping cost, should we have picked the wrong product in error, or it is proven to be faulty.
• Before returning an item, please contact us by email orders@brace-yourself.co.uk or by phone 0800 3688964.  We will give you a returns number, together with details on how and where to return your item.  Please note, we cannot process a return without an authorised returns number.
• Returns will be processed and refunded within 15 working days from receipt of the item into our returns department and on the basis that it complies fully with our terms and conditions.
• Refunds will be paid to your purchasing card.
• If you are looking to exchange an item based on a sizing issue, please make the customer service team aware when you contact them for a returns number.
• When returning a product, please be aware that this is at your risk until received by us.  We therefore strongly recommend you return the item using a tracked service with insurance cover, in case of damage or loss.
• We reserve the right to refuse a returned item if we deem it to be in an unsuitable condition. 
• Hygiene notice:
  For health and hygiene reasons, we cannot accept returns of pillows that have been opened or used, unless they are faulty.