The choice to sleep on a hard floor when you have a comfortable bed may seem like crazy, but while lying on the floor may not be as comfortable as we might imagine, it can be very beneficial for your health.

We emphasize that the information that we will provide is general and for guidance only, and before you try to replace a solid floor with your bed, it is best - first of all - to consult a specialist.

There may be benefits to sleeping on a hard floor, according to the Bright Side website, such as:

1- Improve blood circulation

When you sleep on the floor, your body weight is evenly distributed and there is less pressure on your hips, lumbar spine, and shoulders, allowing blood to circulate better throughout your body at night, something that can help keep your body parts in better shape.


2- Keep the spine straight throughout the day

We often feel the need to sleep on a soft mattress because keeping the spine straight all day can be painful for some of us, and sleeping on the floor helps straighten the spine and neck, which in turn improves our posture.

This position not only relieves neck and shoulder tension, but also reduces the risk of joint pain.

People who maintain good, healthy posture may also benefit from higher energy levels.

3- Pain relief

In some cases, getting out of your comfortable bed and moving to sleep on the floor may relieve long-term pain.

Sleeping on a hard surface prevents your body from twisting in strange shapes because it allows you to sleep while keeping your spine straight.

On the other hand, side sleepers need some extra pillows for their hips and shoulders for an enjoyable sleep experience.


4- Soothe the pain of sciatica (sciatic nerve)

Sleep plays a big role when it comes to sciatic nerve pain, as people with this disease experience more discomfort and pain, especially during morning awakenings.

This usually occurs because the sleeping position may increase pressure on that area or compress the nerve.

Choosing to sleep on a hard surface can keep the spine in proper alignment, which helps calm and even prevent burning pain.

5- The body feels more comfortable

A comfortable bed usually tempts us to press the alarm button to silence it in the morning and continue sleeping, and although this may seem an innocent habit, returning to bed again can disrupt the sleep cycle, leading to a weakened immune system and other health problems.

Sleeping on the floor does not make us feel as warm as the bed, but just to get the right quality of sleep and thus feel more comfortable throughout the day.


Be careful not to sleep on the floor in this case

If you suffer from allergies or respiratory problems it is best to stick to sleeping on the bed because the floor is often a breeding ground for dust, dead skin cells and dirt more than other places.

These things cause sneezing, a stuffy or runny nose, watery, red or itchy eyes, and can lead to difficulty breathing, coughing, snoring, and even a rash.