Hi guys, Has anyone tried a Shakti mat?

Weeyin

Ive had psoriatic arthritis 24 years & like many of you will know managing pain is a juggling act, what works one day wont work so well another day. Ive ordered a shakti mat due to be delivered this week. You lye on the mat covered in spikes, initially its a shock & painful then it begins to feel warming & relaxing on the back. Im struggling to get a good quality sleep due to pain so thought l'd see if this works. Does anyone have any tips to manage pain in bed?

Ellen

Hi @Weeyin welcome to the online Community.

You have probably found the only moderator who has a shakti mat!!! I got it from a friend for whom it hadn't worked. I quite like mine (except getting back up!) but possibly because it forces me to rest!

If you are interested in alternative therapies:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/complementary-and-alternative-treatments/

This is all about sleep:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/sleep/

Best wishes

Ellen.

Mike1

I have one, tried it, getting down onto it and back up was too much of a struggle and although I gave it a go for 3 or 4 times I did not feel any benefit from it so stuck it in a cupboard.