Is Sleeping On Hard Surface Good For Your Back?

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As per research, most homo-sapiens slept on the floor or trees. Sleeping on a mattress is a relatively new phenomenon though most of us would have done it from birth.

The question that needs to be asked is if the king size mattress that you are sleeping on is the best surface or is sleeping on a hard surface good for your back and general health. Some people swear by the benefits of sleeping on the floor, while there are others who prefer the comfort of a mattress to calm the aching muscles after spending long hours working.

Listed below are some of the pros and cons of sleeping on the floor.

It’s more natural to sleep on the floor:

Like mentioned earlier, human species has been sleeping on the floor since time immemorial, there are many places still where people sleep on the ground despite having the chance to use the best mattress to buy.

But most people in modern society have abandoned sleeping on the ground and instead started using soft mattresses that allow the body to sink in.

Though it can offer great comfort and everything is good initially, it is not the most natural surface for your body and can lead to many chronic problems.
Having said that mattress could not be rejected entirely, the modern day manufacturers have ensured that they improve the sleep quality. They have made different types of mattresses with different firmness to suit the individual.

Since sleeping in a mattress where your body sinks can lead to alignment problems and bad postures, you should look for a bed that does not cause such problems.

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During an online mattress, purchase make sure to look for a brand which aids in maintaining the posture and also helps in spine alignment.

Body is less stiff after sleeping on the floor:

Due to people sitting in the wrong posture or standing for a long time, the body starts to stiffen, and there is a slight hunch when you sleep on a mattress due to the comfort it offers.

Due to the hunched positions, the muscles tighten, and when you wake up in the morning, you feel stiff.

But the same does not happen when sleeping on the floor, after a few days of adjustment period your body gets adapted to the surface, and all the muscles are stretched out when you wake up every morning you feel great and ready for long hours of work.

Sleeping on the floor is better for the back:

Many people who have shifted by a soft mattress to sleep on a hard surface have done so because of the chronic back problem.

Sleeping on a flat surface helps the body to realign to its natural posture easily, and there is no gap between your body and the floor which creates a great mind-body connection and a greater awareness towards your body.

The modern-day mattress has started addressing this problem and has begun manufacturing the best mattress for back pain like Wakefit which provides benefits similar to sleeping on the floor thus enabling the body to regain the natural posture that it is supposed to have while at rest.

Sleeping on the floor has downsides too. The luxury of sleeping on a mattress is something that is pleasant which is incomparable. The other drawbacks are that if the floor is dirty and you don’t have the time to clean, it’s not a great feeling to sleep on it.

If you decide to experiment sleeping on the floor before you decide on the best mattress to buy, look at all the factors including how it can affect you or help you. Irrespective of the surface you sleep on, the sleep quality and your overall well-being are of great importance.

“Your future depends on your dreams,

Sleep right to achieve your dream”

Do let me know in the comment section are you really having sound sleep on your mattress?

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Ruchi Verma

Certified parenting teen practitioner, multiple Award winner, mother of two active kids believes in sharing the right source of information to readers which could help them in every possible way!!

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23 Comments

  1. Sleeping is even more important than eating, if we don’t get a good sleep at night the entire day is ruined. you have shared useful information.

  2. My back gives me troubles every now and then. I have been advised to sleep on a hard surface but havent been able to follow it. Mattresses from Wakefit seems like just what I need. Thanks for the info, will check it out!

  3. Back problem is so common with everyone at my home that’s why I always do a lot of research before buying any mattress. You have shared some interesting facts about hard surface. Will also check Wakefit mattress.

  4. sleeping is an essential part of a healthy body and our sleeping habits surely play an important part. I will check this mattress, as i am having back ache,

  5. Now these days, back pain is a common problem for all. We sit infront of computer and work 8 – 9 hours. So its natural. Now sleeping on floor a bit difficult and not feasible also so I was planning to change my matreess. Thanks for sharing the details. This matress is specially designed for back pain so hope will work better.

  6. I have lower back issues not sure if it is because of the mattress, I really need to start thinking now after reading your post

  7. I love my mattress. I just can’t sleep on the hard surface. I was once told by an orthopaedic that your mattress and pillow should give you comfort and not otherwise as the body may become stiff; leading to pain. Your blog is very informative, Ruchi.

  8. I prefer sleeping on a soft mattress with a soft blanket and a soft pillow since i have sleeping issues 🙂

  9. My parents have spine issue and they are advised to sleep on a hard surface. They rest on the floor on most days. Seems wakefit would be a good option for them when they rest on a bed.

  10. Nowadays, it is tough to sleep on ground. One has to be extremely careful while choosing a mattress that can provide equivalent qualities of a floor

  11. Oh I have wakefit mattress and I love it.. I agree it’s as good as sleeping on a flat surface but very comfortable..

  12. I recently started having back issues and upon visiting doctor, we realized its because of the soft mattresses we were using. We have to be extremely careful while choosing mattresses for ourself.

  13. I have trouble sleeping on soft mattresses since my parents always insisted that we sleep on cotton mattresses we got made. Hard surface is indeed better for sleep and posture.

  14. I guess Wakefit mattress merged the benefites of both sleeping on the bed and on the flat surface. Good article Ruchi?

  15. We should sleep on soft surface as it helps to avoid chronic back problems. Sleeping sometimes on hard surface is fine but not every day.

  16. The mattress plays an important role in sleep and yes the back needs a comfort after the tiring day. Thanks for the informational post.

  17. Most jobs these days are desk jobs which ultimately leads to severe back issues and hence a troubled lifestyle. This post is important and had definitely enlightened me much

  18. More comfortable choices of lifestyle have also created health hazards. In the olden days people used to sleep on the floor or thin mats and never had issues like back pain etc,, these are all the by-products of cushy lifestyles.

  19. Interesting post. Sleeping posture is so important and you are right back pain is such a problem and if a mattress is an answer then we should definitely change it to this one.

  20. My grandmother had back issues and the doctor instructed to remove all mattresses… Indeed sleeping on ground or hard surface is better!

  21. Post my baby I have to take care of my back cos it given me problems especially just after waking up . will check out your recommendation for better back health

  22. I did read about the many benefits of sleeping on the floor, my grandparents use to tell me too. But I never could continue it

  23. I agree sleeping on the floor is best for the back. I used to sleep on the floor a lot in my childhood but now I am addicted to bed. In bed, I sleep on hard mattress which keeps my spine aligned.

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