Do acupressure mats actually work?

Across the reviewers we read, the anecdotal evidence is strong: users in communities like r/massage, r/Fibromyalgia, and r/acupuncture consistently report relief from muscle tension, better sleep, and reduced anxiety. However, commenters in r/IsItBullshit and health-oriented sources note that rigorous scientific evidence is limited and existing studies have small sample sizes. Most treat them as a low-cost relaxation tool rather than a clinically proven treatment.