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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1  To get up from a lying position, ROLL ONTO your side first, then drop your legs off the side of the bed while you are pushing your upper body up from the mattress with your arm....that way you dont use those stomach muscles (like trying to do crunches) and your legs will help re distribute your weight and make it easier to get into a sitting position on the side of the bed. |
My dh has been pulling me up so I wouldn't have to use the abdominal muscles. It sure did help. He's not here today, so I just tried your suggestion. I found out that if I don't tighten the abdominal muscles, it sure does help. It still hurts, but it helped a lot. Thanks! I also have my mom's walker beside the bed and it helps, too, when I stand, although I'm not using it to walk. I really think I'm doing some better today. Tomorrow should be even better.