log roll method
if you've had surgery on your back or belly, an injury to your trunk, or pain in your back, then you know that bending and twisting can cause more pain or injury. follow these steps to get in and out of bed without bending or twisting.
- before you lie down, stand with the back of your legs touching the bed.
- reach your hands back toward the bed as you bend your knees.
- use your arms to help lower yourself to sit on the side of the bed.
to get out of bed, do the same steps in reverse:
- lie on your side, facing the direction you want to get out of the bed.
- use your arms to help raise your upper body as you lower your legs to the floor.
- sit straight on the side of the bed.
- use your hands to help push yourself up to a standing position.
getting ready to lie down
supporting your trunk
lying down
current as of: july 18, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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