The included carrying case is made of a fairly thick cloth, so that one has but the tips of the mat only moderately felt no problem to the touch. It is more difficult to design because even the mat in the carrying bag to store. According to the manufacturer should be so that rolls show the spikes outwards. What, because you understandably do not like to solid draufpacken hand, is somewhat tricky because you can tackle the mat just outside and roll. Unfortunately, the mat also no bands with which one could fix the rolled-up state so that they can then better maneuver in the carrying bag can. With practice, it is, but also the remains simple fiddly. That could be improved.
To apply: If the mat actually improves tension I can not judge. It stimulates the blood circulation but on indisputable. Even if you have to apply them only briefly afterward example. Have a bright red back. However, it must be borne in mind that the application may already be significantly uncomfortable at first. I had to lay on the mat before I began to get used to it (which I have also done after three attempts, so do not give right!) Already at least one-two minutes. As long as I then did not move me all was well, the tips I felt again only as I straightened up.
However, these experiences are contrary to the operating instructions in which the manufacturer writes 'Please note that this must never be uncomfortable or painful.' From above experiences, I can not imagine that there is the feeling that without training from the very beginning as a totally pleasant people. Possibly So one should rectify this description?
I for one like the mat and find lying on her after only a few minutes pleasant. Because of the somewhat fiddly stowage / transport case however, there is a star deduction.