Scientific literature refutes the idea that sleeping on the floor improves sleep quality, showing instead that supportive mattresses (such as medium-firm designs) promote better spinal alignment, comfort, and restorative rest.
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What type of mattress should be chosen to avoid back pain and improve sleep quality? Review of the literature.
2021 · cited by 16
A systematic review of the literature demonstrates that a medium-firm mattress promotes comfort and sleep quality compared to alternative sleeping surfaces.
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Effect of a mattress on lumbar spine alignment in supine position in healthy subjects: an MRI study.
2023 · cited by 3
An MRI study comparing a mattress to a rigid surface found that using a mattress results in significant changes in lumbar alignment, indicating that flat rigid surfaces are less ergonomically suited for sleep.