The three most undesirable nap positions, how many of them do you make?

Taking a short nap during work has great benefits. It can not only relieve work fatigue, but also improve work efficiency. However, it is important to choose the right sleeping position when taking a nap. Which sleeping positions are not advisable?

1. Sleeping on a chair

Prone to lumbar disc herniation. If sleeping on your stomach isn’t good, it should be okay to sleep lying down, right? In pursuit of a comfortable sleep, some white-collar workers often occupy the conference room, put a few chairs together, and lie down on them to sleep. Experts say that this type of sleeping position may seem comfortable, but it is actually the culprit of lumbar disc herniation. "When the chairs are put together, the space is definitely small and uneven. Lying on them will cause great harm to the spine and easily cause the spine to catch a cold, leading to lumbar disc herniation."

2. Sleep on your side

Worried about facet joint dislocation. In addition to sleeping at a desk, it is also common to sleep on your side, leaning against the back of a chair or table and using your hand as a pillow. Experts say that this kind of sleeping position is not reliable either. "It is indeed comfortable to lean on a soft arm on one side of the body, but this kind of sleeping position will twist the cervical spine and easily cause dislocation of the small joints of the cervical spine. It is not recommended for everyone."

3. Sleeping at a desk

Damage to the cervical spine. After finishing a morning's work, it is a habit for many people to take a nap on the table. Experts say that sleeping at a desk can cause considerable harm to the cervical spine. "When you sleep at a desk, your neck is bent and you cannot relax the muscles of your cervical spine and neck. If you take a nap in this position for a long time, you are likely to experience symptoms such as dizziness."

How to take a lunch break correctly for office workers

1. Use a recliner when there is no bed, and do not use a neck pillow when lying down.

Although more and more companies are beginning to pay attention to employees' lunch breaks, most units do not have the conditions to set up lunch break rooms. At this time, you can consider buying a recliner, open it for naps, and fold it up when not in use, so that it doesn't take up too much space. If you can't even use a reclining chair, try to avoid sleeping on your stomach during your nap. It is recommended to buy a neck pillow. When you need to take a nap, you can wear it and lean against a wall or other support to take a nap for a while.

2. Don’t force yourself to fall asleep. Closing your eyes is also a way to rest.

Sometimes you may not be very sleepy. You don’t have to force yourself to fall asleep. You can close your eyes first, then focus on your breathing and slow down your breathing rate. Even if we only lie down for 20 minutes and don't fall asleep at all, you will feel like you have had a good sleep and have restored your strength.

3. If time is tight, 10 minutes is enough

Just 6 minutes of sleep can help improve memory, because these few minutes are enough for the brain to convert short-term memory into long-term memory, thereby freeing up more "space" to accommodate new knowledge. Even if the nap time is compressed to 10 to 15 minutes, many health benefits can still be retained, and this short nap makes it easier for people to wake up quickly and get back to work as soon as possible.