A new and innovative solution is now available to help alleviate the impact of lower back pain, in fact lots of different types of pain, that is an Acupressure or Shakti Mat, sometimes also called a Nail Mat or Spike Mat. Based on the old Bed of Nails concept, these are the modern day equivalent and consist of plastic spikes or nails. They encourage the body to increase blood flow and release hormones such as endorphins which promote pain relief.