If you grew up in a Western country, you are probably used to sleeping curled up on a soft bed. But when you walk into a Japanese bedroom, chances are you won’t even find a bed. There are many reasons why the Japanese prefer to get their z’s on the floor, and it’s not just a tradition or for space-saving reasons in small apartments. Turns out, sleeping on the ground has some pretty impressive health benefits.Sleeping on a hard, flat surface is good for your back, and may free you of pain that’s been with you for years. While sleeping on a soft bed surely feels comfy, your mattress may start to sink down over time, causing your spine to curve and leading to back pain. In fact, medical experts even recommend placing plywood under your mattress if it’s too soft. Sleeping on the floor will also keep your spine aligned and prevent your body from twisting into an unnatural position.

If you sleep in the right position and your spine gets proper support, it will be much easier for you to keep your back straight during the day. Making the move to the floor can help you fix poor posture, because when your back doesn’t hurt, you don’t feel the need to slouch.When you sleep on the floor, it enhances your blood flow, because your is distributed evenly and there’s less pressure on different parts of your body. Sleeping in a natural position will also prevent the numbness and tingling caused by poor circulation. For example, if you sleep curled up on your the blood gets circulated and then flows back to your heart, causing various health problems, like blood clots and varicose .If you find it hard to leave the comfort of your pillows and get out of bed in the morning, you’re not alone. Many people struggle when the alarm goes off and are tempted to hit the snooze button. When you sleep on the floor, you get just the right quality of sleep, and you’re not so comfortable that you want to lie there the whole day.