The soothing compression and temperature therapy of the IMAK Compression Eye Mask are wonderful allies against headache pain.Besides blocking out the sunrise, sleep masks can do wonders for headache and chronic pain sufferers. For instance, I'm an old pro at living with headaches, and spend a really absurd amount of time lying down in pain with severe sensitivity to light, sound, and smells. In other words, I know a thing or two about headache helpers that work along with or without medication to bring relief.
The IMAK Compression Eye Mask has been my bedside companion for hundreds of days and nights. I've worn it so much that I stretched out the band and had to cut and re-sew it. I think this is more a sign of how much I use it, as opposed to the actual quality of the mask, which is good.
There are several great things about the IMAK, including the face-conforming shape, the subtle weight and compression from the interior beads, and the complete and total darkness it provides. You can also heat or cool it to score a temperature therapy effect. I've heard that tension-headaches are sometimes soothed by heat, which the mask pretty holds well after a quick nuking in the microwave.
A migraine sufferer, on the other hand, needs cold therapy to constrict those throbbing blood vessels along the forehead, eyes, and bridge of the nose. The IMAK advertises that it can be put in the freezer to use for cold therapy, and this is true, but that blissfully icy effect only lasts for a short time. I almost always need to have an icepack as well when I use it for headaches.
The way the heavy beads contour themselves around your eyes, nose bridge, and temples, you get gentle compression therapy and a total light lockout. The heaviness of the mask also helps it stay on better if you're a back sleeper.
Pros: Amazing compression and blackout capabilities soothe pain and help you sleep for a terrific price
Cons: Some slipping is to be expected if you roll around a lot while sleeping