# Pressure Point Pads The Bed of Nails Relaxation Mat Improves Circulation, Tension and Digestion By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bed-of-nails-relaxation References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/09/07/bed-of-nails-relaxation-mat-what-could-be-more-relaxing/) & [firebox](http://www.firebox.com/product/2755/Bed-of-Nails-Relaxation-Mat?aff=512&awc=550_1283702041_ecbf6ad4f9c8eafd5302deffb6d9c02a) I've always wondered what it would be like to lie on a bed of nails, and now I can stop wondering with the Bed of Nails Relaxation Mat. Of course, it isn't as torturous or medieval-looking as it sounds. Instead, it looks deceptively like a regular yoga mat. Yet the Bed of Nails Relaxation Mat is more than just a yoga mat. It features "230 little circular plastic tees which each include 28 ‘nails’ for a grand total of 6,440 [pressure points](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipcare)," according to OhGizmo. That means improved circulation, decreased [muscle tension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/am1), improved digestion and increased endorphins. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Acupressure Mats:** Developing mats with different pressure point designs to target specific ailments such as back pain or headaches. - **Smart Yoga Mats:** Integrating technology to measure and report beneficial biometrics like heart rate and blood pressure during use to help users track their progress. - **Ergonomic Furniture:** Expanding acupressure benefits to a wider range of products like office chairs, airplane seats, and stools. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fitness:** As the product’s name suggests, this acupressure mat has obvious potential in the fitness industry but can be applied widely across massage, therapy, and spa markets. - **Healthcare:** Bringing acupressure mat products into the healthcare realm can provide a natural and non-invasive complementary therapy option assisting with pain relief and mental stress. - **Wellness:** With the growing trend of self-motivated wellness, acupressure mats provide an opportunity to promote stress reduction and general health through simple, at-home product use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibroacoustic Sleeping Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindlax-sleeping-mat.md) - [Connected Stress Relief Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feel-good-mat.md) - [Pain Relief Therapy Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therapy-mats.md) - [Haptic Feedback Mattress Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woojer-mat.md) - [Air-Powered Back Stretching Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homedics-body-flex-mat.md) - [Pain Relief Grounding Sheets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenlife-grounding-sheet.md) - [Therapeutic Pillow Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therapeutic-pillow.md) - [Chair-Friendly Heating Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heating-mat.md) - [Multi-Therapeutic Chair Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jet-chair.md)