A member asked:

Why does my low back hurt when i try to get out of bed? you have to use you upper body to get up but i have to roll out of bed any suggestion?

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Dr. William m Simpson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

How soft is mattress: Many with low back pain have too soft mattress. Certainly abdominal obesity adds to stress on lower back and if present, back pain will be improved with weight loss and abdominal "core" strengthening. Try 1/2 sheet of 3/4in. Plywood between mattress and boxsprings to stiffen the area of the mattress between your upper thighs and head.

Answered 9/17/2013

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