When you are ready to begin to get out of bed, start by lying on your back, close to the edge of the bed.
To keep the parts together, you might imagine a steel rod or wooden log that runs the length of your spine, starting from the shoulder area and moving down to the hip area. Also, let gravity help you roll.
As you come up, gently bend at the hips and knees. Continue to use the image of the line through the center of your spine, and remember not to twist.
Allow the weight of your legs to anchor your position, enabling you to push the rest of your body up.
Go as slowly as you need to accomplish this movement safely and comfortably.
Sit up tall and gently try to arch your lower back to help transition from many hours of lying down into standing.
Put one leg in front of the other on the floor.
Straighten both legs at the same time as you rise.
Congratulations, you are up and ready to have a great day.
You may want to perform morning back stretches to improve your flexibility. Also, consider finding a more comfortable sleeping position that may result in less back stiffness in the morning.
