The Prickly Pillow is an 8 x 14 inch applicator with pressure
tips applied to inflatable cotton based pad. It can be used to
alleviate pain in the cervical spine, the neck area and to
alleviate or mitigate headache pain. Place the pillow from the
lower to the upper neck area including the upper shoulder and lean
on the pad (e.g., place the pillow on a couch or armchair back and
lean on it) or lie down on the pad (e.g. place the pillow on a bed
or exercise mat and lie down on it as shown in the picture
below-left). You can also hold the Prickly Pillow against your
neck, as shown in the picture below-right. Maintain the position
for ten to twenty-five minute. If you treat a spot continuously for
ten to fourteen days, it is recommended that you stop using the
Prickly Pad for an equivalent amount of time to give your body a
rest.
Additional Tips for Getting the Most from Prickly Pad
- The more you can relax during treatment, the faster you will
notice the therapeutic effect.
- The first two or three applications you may experience slight
amount of discomfort from the Prickly Pad's pressure points
requiring acclimatization. However, after a short period (1 to 2
minutes) the discomfort should go away and be replaced by a warming
sensation and skin reddening.
- After treatment for 10 to 14 days, a rest period of 10-14 days
is recommended so as not to diminish the effectiveness of the
acupressure applicator.
- The skin reddening resulting from applying the applicator is
part of the therapeutic effect.
- The applicator may also be used in conjunction with and to
complement other traditional treatment modalities.
The Prickly Mat™ may also be used to complement traditional
treatment methods.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: For hygienic reasons, only one person
should use any given acupressure applicator. Use of a regular soap
or detergent is sufficient to clean and disinfect the
applicator.
Non-intended Uses (Disclaimer)
The acupressure applicator is NOT recommended for those with
acute skin disease such as neurological dermatitis, psoriasis and
acne, acute skin irritations (i.e., sun burn), or acute skin
inflammations. The applicator SHOULD NOT be used by persons using
blood-thinning medications on persons with irregular skin such as
moles or warts or red nodes Moles should be avoided during use of
the pad.
Side Effects
No side effects are known.
Material Specifications
All materials used are physiologically harmless, odorless and
tasteless, tolerated well by the skin, free of allergens, and meet
all European and US health standards and guidelines.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Prickly Pad™ line of applicators DOES
NOT replace and is NOT A SUBSTITUTE for a doctor's visit for
diagnosis and treatment of basic illnesses, specific exercises to
strengthen the back and stomach muscles or medication that a doctor
may prescribe. Please refer any questions about risks and side
effects to your physician or pharmacist.