Is sleeping on the floor good for your back/posture?
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It is definitely good for your back.Try sleeping on a mat,not directly on the concrete.People those days slept on hard ground and without any pillows and they had no problem.If you are used to sleeping on mattress than you will have some problem ...
I have slept on the floor for years and my posture is great, no problems..honest!
Sleeping on the floor is uncomfortable.
i highly doubt it, if it was i wouldnt do it its so uncomfortable!
What is the best position for sleeping and lying down?
The best lying or sleeping position may vary, depending on your symptoms. No matter what position you lie in, the pillow should be under your head, but not your shoulders, and should be a thickness that allows your head to be in a normal position. "
1. Try to sleep in a position which helps you maintain the curve in your back (such as on your back with a pillow under your knees or a lumbar roll under your lower back; or on your side with your knees slightly bent). Do not sleep on your side with your knees drawn up to your chest. You may want to avoid sleeping on your stomach, especially on a saggy mattress, since this can cause back strain and can be uncomfortable for your neck.
2. Select a firm mattress and box spring set that does not sag. If necessary, place a board under your mattress. You can also place the mattress on the floor temporarily if necessary. If you've always slept on a soft surface, it may be more painful to change to a hard surface. Try to do what's most comfortable for you.
3. Try using a back support (lumbar support) at night to make you more comfortable. A rolled sheet or towel tied around your waist may be helpful.
4. When standing up from the lying position, turn on your side, draw up both knees and swing your legs on the side of the bed. Sit up by pushing yourself up with your hands. Avoid bending forward at your waist.
Yes, because it flattens your back and straightens you spine up.
don't know... but I never slept on a bed (even in hotels I sleep on the floor) and I have pretty bad posture...
NO! It makes your back have aches and pains, especially if you lift weights!
No. Your back has natural curves and voids. Flying on the floor can put uncomfortable pressure on your back and doesn't help alignment.
You'd at the very least have to pad the small of your back. But why not just sleep in a bed?
And stop slouching when you sit at the computer.
i really have no idea how it could be.. everytime i try to sleep on the floor, i wake up feeling stiff.. kind of like a peice of cardboard..
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