How It Works
The Science Behind Acupressure
Acupressure has been practiced for over 2,000 years as a natural method for pain relief and relaxation. Modern research is now confirming what traditional practitioners have known for centuries — that stimulating specific pressure points on the body can trigger powerful healing responses.
How InfinityMat Works
When you lie on your InfinityMat, over 6,000 precision-engineered HIPS plastic spikes distribute your body weight evenly across hundreds of acupressure points simultaneously. This triggers a cascade of natural responses in your body:
Step 1: Pressure Point Activation
The spikes create gentle, consistent pressure across your back, neck, and shoulders. This stimulates nerve endings connected to your body's pain-relief and relaxation pathways.
Step 2: Endorphin Release
Within minutes, your body responds by releasing endorphins — natural chemicals that act as painkillers and mood elevators. This is the same mechanism behind the runner's high experienced during exercise.
Step 3: Increased Blood Flow
The pressure from the spikes promotes increased blood circulation to the areas in contact with the mat. Improved blood flow helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to tired muscles while carrying away waste products that contribute to pain and stiffness.
Step 4: Nervous System Response
The sustained pressure activates your parasympathetic nervous system — often called the rest and digest system. This shifts your body out of stress mode and into a state of deep relaxation, lowering cortisol levels and heart rate.
What the Research Says
A growing body of scientific evidence supports the benefits of acupressure:
- Pain Relief: A systematic review published in pain research journals found that acupressure is effective for reducing various types of pain, including back pain, neck pain, and headaches.
- Sleep Improvement: A meta-analysis of clinical studies found that acupressure improved sleep quality scores by 13-19% compared to control groups.
- Stress Reduction: Research indicates that acupressure can significantly reduce cortisol levels, the body's primary stress hormone.
- Muscle Recovery: A 2021 clinical trial found additional benefits when an acupressure mat was used alongside a therapeutic exercise program for chronic low back pain.
Experience It Yourself
Most people feel results from their very first session. The initial sensation of the spikes gives way to a warm, relaxing feeling within 5-10 minutes. With daily use of just 15-20 minutes, many users report significant improvements in pain levels, sleep quality, and overall well-being.