lower Back problems?

Question

Is lying (and/or sleeping) on the floor, good for your back(lower back)?

Answer 1

Backache
Backaches can be a real pain in the, well, the back. Here are a few helpful hints that may help you with your backache:

The first one seems obvious, but be very careful when lifting heavy objects. The old rule of lift with your legs and not your back is true and can help prevent you from getting backaches. Also keep your back straight when lifting something heavy. Also, don't lift something that you think is beyond your ability. Ask for help and prevent yourself from hurting your back.
Women should avoid high heels. It arches the back and can cause some damage to your back.
Bed rest, another obvious solution to backaches, but don't stay in bed too long. The sooner you move around the sooner you may get better.
Some exercise could help. Now don't do anything strenuous, but some light activity would help the healing process. Swimming is a good activity for someone with back problems.
Ice can reduce the inflammation of back pain and after a few days switch to heat.
If you wake every morning with a stiff painful back, you should think about changing your mattress to a waterbed or you may just want to try getting a new mattress.
Color therapy, well, this is one of the odder remedies, but it says, that wearing blue can sooth you and help with back pain. I'm not sure about this one, but it's worth a try.

Answer 2

What helps the lower back the most is lying flat on a carpeted or padded floor and bringing your knees up as close to your chest as possible. For some really helpful info on back and neck care, get this book, it's wonderful: "Overcome Neck and Back Pain" by Kit Laughlin.

Hey gospeiler: "Nearly all back and neck pains are because of unwise over-activity."... Oh, really? That's a crock. In fact, it's just the opposite. Under activity and poorly developed spinal support muscles cause far more problems than overused muscles. Look at all the overweight and underconditioned people who have back problems and you'll see the folly in your poorly advised statement. Maybe you should get Laughlin's book and learn a little about spinal problems before you give such advice.

'nuff said?

Answer 3

Sleep on floor of or hard bed if you have lower back pain is a myth.
Sleeping on floor or hard bed is in fact harmful for lower back pain. You must be comfortable in your sleep. A normal bed with a firm cotton mattress is enough.

Remember:
# Nearly all back and neck pains are because of unwise over-activity.
# If you pay attention, your pain will tell you how serious it is.
# Seek medical advice if there is anything unusual about your pain.
# Stay in good shape and use common sense when beginning new activities.

Answer 4

This is what you should do. Take a quilt perhaps half an inch thick to make it soft, put it on the floor and sleep on it for around 1-2 weeks. Then ask someone to give you massages for that time, it will ease a bit.

Answer 5

laying on the floor can help, but probably not sleeping on it...you need to stretch out your back and strengthen your abs to take some pressure off your lower back... a good stretch is to lay on your stomach and sit like your watching TV. keep your belt buckle on the floor but push up like your doing push ups, go up and hold and release, repeat a few times........

Answer 6

if you lie on the floor, do not keep your legs straight out. bend your knees. chiropractor told me this. years of doing also.