How to avoid numbness in the legs when sleeping on a desk

Sleeping on a desk is an unhealthy practice. Pressure on the leg nerves and poor blood circulation can lead to leg numbness. To avoid this, it is recommended to adjust the sleeping posture, sitting position, and duration of sleep. Specific suggestions are as follows:

1. When sleeping on a desk, maintain proper sitting posture. Avoid leaning your body or crossing your legs, as placing one leg over the other increases localized pressure on the legs. Correcting these poor postures can help relieve leg numbness.

2. Use a soft, neck-supportive U-shaped pillow. When sleeping on the desk, place the pillow under your forehead or beside your head. This helps reduce compression on blood vessels and nerves, thereby alleviating leg numbness to some extent.

3. Avoid sleeping on the desk for extended periods; limit it to no more than half an hour. It's advisable not to nap in this position frequently, as prolonged use of this posture may lead to conditions such as cervical spondylosis and lumbar disc herniation.