I lay on a bed of nails for 15 minutes every day for a week — here's my verdict . While lying on a bed of nails isn’t going to be the cure for a serious back problem you may be suffering from, ...

However, when I first lay back on the mat, the pain was excruciating. My body wanted to squirm off but then, after a few minutes, my back began to tingle. It took some getting used to but once I ...

MOSI President and CEO John Graydon Smith said the Bed of Nails isn’t only one of their oldest exhibits, it's still one of their most popular, so they wanted to do something sharp for its 20th year.

Cranking the numbers gives me 1,394 nails—which is actually not that many. A 40-by-40 square grid is 1,600 nails, and that's more than you need to prevent a skin puncture.

Okay, one pound of pressure per nail is safe for you. So, if you weigh one hundred pounds, you can lie on a bed with at least one hundred nails on it and not be hurt.

The Bed of Nails, while intimidating in name, is a safe and fascinating exhibit. Guests lay down and hold a button, triggering 3,600 nails to rise and press into their back, arms, and legs.

There are other mats on offer, too. Bed Of Nails offers a range of products including a mat, an acupressure pillow, and a strap, which can be wrapped around your arm, neck or legs.