Hammock sleeping posture?

[Nodust]

I sleep full time in one. Back pain, what is that?

[ShellHammock]

There are lots of positions possible in a traditional gathered-end hammock. check out this video showing off a few of them

[lanejustin]

Hmm interesting I'll have to see the video player

[skwatupu]

Here are some more optional hang methods:

How to lay in your hammock: http://youtu.be/4khKbvUhpXI

(Happy National Donut Day 2014)

[marlyscanoe]

Thanks for all the great responses everyone! You have inspired me to give one a try. In 2008 I had lower back surgery, a fusion on S1/L5. (the military career just wore my body out) As some have mentioned, sleeping on the ground in a tent not only causes back but hip pain as well since I have to favor side sleeping to alleviate the back, as such I wake up regularly. Overall I love the idea of being off the ground and having my body cradled. The way you guys are making it sound, I should throw my Tempur-Pedic memory foam mattress in the trash. :-)

I had my back fused from T12 to L2 in 1994 after I was hit on my bike (complete burst fracture of the L1)...joined the infantry in 1996... Used a very basic net hammock towards the end before I got out in 2003...I only recently started using one for canoe tripping but I can honestly say that despite my previous injury and fused spine I have never once experienced lower back pain in a hammock...I actually sleep far better in it than I do in bed....but a night in bed with my wife trumps comfort any day

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[mukifli]

I use a knee pillow under my legs. Sleep diagonally for most instances but find a straight position perfect for allergies. I sleep in a hammock every night. My back has never been better! It is so versatile people send thousands on beds that you can change positions. Mine cast $50:-)

[thercman]

Sounds like the sleeping position on a hammock is going to be ideal for me... I spent thousands on my bed and it is flat. :-(

[@Diagonal]

The proper method is to lay on the diagonal which provides a fairly flat lay.

Like what is depicted in my avatar.

The only issue I've experienced sleeping on my back in a hammock is when my bladder gets full, my kidneys get kind of sensitive. Other than that, no other issues and I'm one who can't sleep on my back in a bed because of resulting back pain/ache.