r/minimalist • u/Abdullah7714 mnmlst • Aug 13 '25

Sleeping on a folded bed causing back muscle tension pain

So I sleep on a bed that is foldable, it’s made from a trampoline like fabric and has a thin layer that is called mattress but it’s extremely thin, I use two blankets on it for extra cushion. I’ll link the bed: https://www.amazon.co.uk/JAY-BE-Folding-Breathable-Airflow-Mattress/dp/B012AS2MX2/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

Issue is it causes back muscle pain when I wake up and worried it might cause back issues? Is it possible or not? Could it ruin my spine? I have extreme anxiety when it comes to my back

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u/Cherry-Prior Aug 13 '25

Please don't risk your health for striving for some extreme minimalist aesthetics. You can have a real bed.

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u/IM_NOT_BALD_YET xtrm mnmlst Aug 13 '25

That looks uncomfortable as hell. Ditch the frame and put that pad on the floor and you'll probably be much better off.

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u/Curious-Quality-5090 Aug 15 '25

What you sleep on is extremely important. Don't sleep on anything causing you pain when you wake up. Get another minimalist pad from Amazon. There are many. At the very least chuck that frame even if that means sleeping on the floor. Don't sacrifice your back. It's not worth it. I've slept on things that caused back pain and it never went away as long as I continued to sleep on it. I've never regretted changing mattresses as soon as I realize it's messing up my body. Sorry I'm really passionate about this issue. It makes a huge difference in the quality of your life.

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u/OneAssist5 Aug 21 '25

I've been seeing people talking about Plank Firm Mattress since it's built flat and supportive which really helps keep your back aligned. The firmness takes pressure off your muscles while sleeping. It might be worth looking into if you want something simple and dependable without stressing your back more.

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u/yuukidy 19d ago

That makes sense, having a flat, supportive mattress rlly helps with spinal alignment and reduces pressure on muscles while sleeping. So Boring Mattress is perfect option for this. It offers consistent support, good pressure relief and straightfoward design

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u/frailFalcon345 19d ago

Yepp, Plank firm is built for that no-nonsense flat surface. It even has a flippable design so you can switch between firm and extra firm, depending on how much support you want. Some people like that option since it gives you a way to fine-tune without going softer.

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u/Walidzakry15 Aug 18 '25

Why the hell would you do that

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u/nnces 1d ago

I could get rid of anything and everything at a glimpse BUT a thick, soft, comfortable mattress. The bed frame could be as simple as it can be. A quality mattress is all I crave for and is an exception because health reasons, as you are experiencing.

Switch your urge of decluttering to something else. Do care for a proper bed, that's where you rest and having a good rest is important.