Getting out of bed

When I ask a patient to get off the chiropractic table, I sometimes cringe. It's like I'm watching an injury happening right before my eyes.

The way NOT to get up is to start on your back and do an old fashioned sit up. Just rising up like dracula is not the way to get out of bed or a chiropractic table.

The proper way to get out of bed or off a chiropractic table is to first roll onto your side. Once there, bend both knees and let the feet fall off the bed. Use your arms and elbow to prop yourself up, maintaining a straight spine.

This will avoid further back pain.