Tips for sleeping on the floor

If you’d like to try sleeping on the floor to improve your posture or ease your back pain, the following tips may ease the transition from your mattress.

Use a mat: A thin mat such as a yoga mat can provide some cushion without taking away from the benefits provided by sleeping on a hard, flat floor.

Sleep on your Back: Sleeping on your back will maximize the potential benefits that come with sleeping on the floor.

Choose carpet: Whenever possible, sleep on a carpeted floor as hardwood and tile can be too unforgiving and uncomfortable.

Use a sleeping bag: You can use a sleeping bag to provide a thin layer between you and the floor as well as a warm cover.

Use one pillow: You shouldn’t need more than one pillow to properly support your head and neck while sleeping on a flat surface like the floor.

Ensure the floor is clean: No one wants to sleep in dirty sheets, and in the same vein, you shouldn’t sleep on a dirty floor. Ensure you’ve cleaned the floor before you sleep on it to prevent dust and other allergens from disturbing your rest and potentially making you ill.

Sleeping on the floor is a natural way to improve your posture and relieve lower back pain, though it may seem like a strange choice at first. Using a thin mat and pillow can ease the transition from bed to floor, though as always, ensure your doctor has approved this choice as it may cause issues to you individually.