Is it worth buying an acupressure mat? Our senior wellness writer thinks so. Here’s what happened when she tried one out (and where to get your own).

a foam roller, which didn’t get deep enough into my muscles, and compression boots, which only helped my legs. The answer quickly became obvious: I needed an acupressure mat. At first glance ...

I needed an acupressure mat. At first glance, an acupressure mat doesn’t look comfortable: it’s a piece of padded fabric with little spikes sticking out of it. It’s the closest thing to acupuncture I ...