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Protect Your Back When Getting Out of Bed

By Anne Asher, About.com

Updated March 02, 2007

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Getting Out of Bed In the Morning

Back Pain and Sleep - Getting Out of Bed in the Morning

Getting Out of Bed in the Morning

(c) Anne Asher
When you wake up, is your back stiff or sore? If so, spend a few moments breathing deeply and stretching your body long. Then, you can use this article to get out of bed in a good way for your back.

Begin lying on your back, close to the edge of the bed.

Sources:
Kisner, C., & Colby, L.A. (2002). Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques.Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Company.
Hage, M. (2005). The Back Pain Book. Atlanta, Ga. Peachtree Publishers.

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