A few years ago I had permanent lower back problems. I tried to sleep on a
floor for few months but it turned out that if the surfece is too hard it
doesn't make the back better. I think mattress which is reasonably firm is
better than the floor.
Alignments are fine but if you make them too often it can make more harm
than good.

The back muscle development and overall muscularity balance plus relaxation
are the key to spinal health.

Paul Sand
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>From: Justin Hasselman <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Paleolithic Eating Support List <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: [P-F] Spinal Alignment & Mattress
>Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2001 20:44:22 -0500
>
>What's the best way to sleep for long term spinal health?  The HGs just
>sleep on the ground whereas we sleep on a comfortable mattress and a box
>spring.  Is it better for my spine to sleep on the carpet with a few
>blankets or is a high quality mattress better?
>
>After a year of mild back pain, my chiropractor has helped the problem with
>regular alignments.  Now that I've fixed the problem, I'm debating whether
>I
>should invest in a new mattress (my current one is too old) or just sleep
>on
>the floor.  I'm not interested in comfort.  I'm only interested in what's
>best for my back.
>
>Any have experience with this sort of thing?
>
>justin
>
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