Use the Log Roll technique to get out of bed safely if you have back pain or a back injury. Read Doctor Jo’s blog post about this video at http://www.askdoctorjo.com/content/log-roll-get-out-bed-without-back-stress Buy my printable worksheet with this Log Roll Technique at: https://www.askdoctorjo.com/log-roll-worksheet

If you have ever injured your back, you know that something as simple as getting out of bed can be difficult and painful. One great technique we use in therapy is called the log roll. This is used to help take the stress off your back when getting up from a lying position.

First, you want to roll over onto your side, and scoot your body close to the edge of the bed. Then bend your knees and pull your legs up towards your chest until they are almost off the edge of the bed. You are going to use your legs like a pendulum to swing your body upwards. At the same time you are dropping your legs down off the bed, use your top arm to push up from the bed. If done correctly, it should be a very easy and smooth motion without pain.

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How to Get Out of Bed Without Back Stress:
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DISCLAIMER: This video and any related comments are not medical advice. Doctor Jo is a licensed Physical Therapist and Doctor of Physical Therapy; however, she is not YOUR Physical Therapist and can't possibly diagnose you through the Internet. So don't use this information to avoid going to your own healthcare professional or to replace the advice they have given you. This information should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any medical condition. If you are not properly diagnosed, this information won't help, and it could make things worse. If you experience any pain, stop immediately and see your healthcare professional.