FREATECH Foot Massage Acupressure Mat with Massage Balls for Foot Pain & Plantar Fasciitis Relief, Zoned Reflexology Pressure Point Mat for Sitting & Standing, Safe Food-Grade Silicone, 22” x 13”

Convenient foot relief
As a person with neuropathy in one foot I truly appreciate how well this is thought out. I’ve used a golf ball to roll my foot on for several years since having that recommended to me by my physical therapist when I was first diagnosed with neuropathy due to spinal stenosis. While that has always worked well for me the ability to put this steel ball in the freezer and also have another ball with better texture than a golf ball is a double win for me. In particular I appreciate the channel for the balls because now when my foot slips I don’t have to fight the dog off my golf ball because ‘mom threw the ball , she threw the ball!’ *slobber*. This is so much cleaner and easier and when my foot slips the ball actually stays in the channel. I like the metal ball best of all because cold is the most helpful to me and for a long time I’ve used a frozen 16 oz water bottle but the shape isn’t nearly as nice as this steel orb which, bonus points, reminds me of one of my favorite movies ever, ‘Phantasm’. The other areas of the mat are also wonderful just sitting at my desk and while working running my feet over the nubs in various configurations and especially when I come back from the gym or a walk it helps me so much to be able to put that cold sphere on my foot. The silicone is high quality and a special thank you for putting openings in both corners because I can simply hang this mat on my bathroom wall hook so that it’s out of the way when not in use. I do the ball rolling at least 20 minutes a day and if you stand at your desk this would be a great mat for standing as you will move your feet around a lot while standing on it, sort of like the rocks and such that humans walked on all the time before we got civilized and had to have tools to human properly. I feel this is a beneficial way to keep your nervous system on its toes like it should be. I feel, my opinion, those with arch pain could benefit from this set. Easy to clean (simply wipes clean or wash with mild dish soap like I do), easy to store, easy to use and made of quality silicone, what’s not to love? Highly recommend.

Thick quality acupressure mat with numerous benefits
The FREATECH acupressure foot mat is impressive right out of the box. The mat is very thick and the components seem very durable. It has built in hanging rings for easy storage in your home gym or workout area and comes with well-written and complete instructions to get the most benefits out of.The mat is divided into several zones, including comfort zones, deep pressure zones, and a dynamic therapy zone. Within the zones A and E, there are three broken out zones with different sized raised dots for the different areas of the foot they will come into contact with. I really like zones B and D as they help with arch support for my flat, pronating feet. Zone C allows for a dynamic massage with the included roller therapy balls. The silver ball has liquid in it and can be used hot or cold and the rubber massage ball helps with tension relief. I have used a single massage ball before on the floor but this is so much better as the balls roll in a central track that keeps them in place and is easier to roll back and forth.I appreciate the mat is made of premium food grade silicone, and is one piece to prevent bacterial growth. It’s also helpful that the instructions include a diagram of the foot and where your organ nerve receptors are located.This has definitely been a valuable tool for many different foot problems in our family. No one seems to have a problem with it being too painful. My son uses it after track practice when his feet are sore. I made the effort to stand on it for 10-15 min every day for overall relief and arch support. I also roll my inner arch and focus on pressure points to help with my left foot bunion. Often people don’t realize that many body immobilities can be traced back to the feet. I would highly recommend this for anyone with current foot pain or even as a preventative measure.

I am truly enjoying this mat! I am an avid foot health geek (spot the socks 😆🧦) and already have been using a lacrosse ball for years to massage the soles of my feet. I am also aware of acupressure and reflexology of the foot, so when I saw this mat, I had to try it!Mats like this are designed to stimulate acupressure points and improve circulation. There are lots of raised bumps and massage zones that target different parts of your feet, and with different intensities. The outer zones are less intense and a good starting point. The inner sections are targeted to specific spots on the feet, are thicker and more rigid, and much more intense on the foot. As your foot tension releases, the discomfort does ease. I tend to go from the inner sections (tougher) to the outer sections (lighter) for a break when the discomfort is too much, and back and forth. The middle “rolling trench” is to be used with the two massage balls included. One is a textured rubber ball and the other is made of stainless steel. The stainless steel ball can be put in the freezer and cooled as well as put into hot water for a warming effect. This is a nice feature for additional hot/cold muscle release/relief.This is a universal foot mat so my small feet don’t fit the acupressure map perfectly. In this case, I will move my foot position around aligning my toes at the top for a little while, then moving them down so my heels align.I like how you can use the mat while standing or sitting. Standing will put more weight on the points and I would consider it more advanced. I would start gently, perhaps sitting, to gently ease the foot into releasing, and slowly build up from there. Everyone has different tolerances as well as different foot pain, so adapt accordingly, but don’t give up. You can also start by wearing socks to soften the pressure, as well as doing short sessions at first. Once you get used to it, you will feel the release and see the benefits of acupressure on the feet.The silicone is durable and easy to clean, which is a big plus if you’re using it regularly. Mostly just rinsing off dust from the floor or from our feet. Silicone tends to last long and doesn’t absorb moisture or odors easily. It’s also flexible enough to roll up for storage without taking up much space. I do wish it came with a strap to hold the rolled mat and perhaps a way to hold the two rolling balls as well. I find myself having to use the box it came in as its permanent storage spot, which is not my favourite.There is also an instructional sheet included which is very informative and explains all the different zones well.

This mat is well made with different zones for lighter or more intense stimulation to the soles of the feet and comes with a map guide showing the corresponding parts of the body each part of the sole is connected to, a small spiky ball and small stainless ball that can be warmed or chilled for additional benefit.  The central channel in the mat keeps the balls from rolling away which is a huge plus in my opinion.  I use lacrosse balls and spiky and nubbly rollers under my feet already as a daily practice for fasciitis and sore feet, to stimulate circulation but find the middle zones with the large nubbins on this mat to be too much for me to stand on.  Also the pattern for sole stimulation is about 11 inches long which corresponds to a mens US show size 10 or womens size 12; my feet are womens size 7 or 8 so in order to stimulate all parts of the foot I need to shift where I place my feet to hit all the spots.  I don’t know if that approach is detrimental in any way but it’s the only way I can make use of the heel and toe area nubbins because my foot is not large enough to get them all at once.  It’s much less intense to use this mat while seated so you can control the pressure and I’ve found that I can up the pressure to some degree without standing on the mat by instead by resting my upper arms on the tops of my thighs and leaning forward to put weight on my feet but not my full body weight.  I strongly suggest you start off easy with this mat rather than standing on it for a long period of time on the first day; it may take time for your body to adjust to the texture under your feet and the way it makes the rest of your body feel.  My first attempt at standing on the mat lasted less than a minute and was slightly painful and gave me a head rush that lasted minutes after stepping off the mat so it has an impact you need to monitor based on your own body and any health conditions.If your foot size is US mens 10 or womens 12 you’ll benefit from this mat if you’re able to put pressure on it without any negative reactions.  It’d be great if this came in a smaller size or two for smaller feet since it’s washable and has so many ways to massage and stimulate the soles of your feet and benefit other body parts by extension.