TURNING IN BED

TURNING IN BED

It is obvious that we can hardly sleep in one position, we need to change the position and it is advisable too.

Here are some points to remember to turn in bed.

• While turning in bed from one side to the other, start by turning your upper arm and head—this is the natural way that babies and toddlers turn over.
• Your arm will initiate the movement of your upper trunk.
• As you begin rolling onto your back, keep moving your other arm in the same direction.
• The movements of your arms and trunk are followed by your pelvis without putting any strain on your back.

 

1. Start by bringing your knees up toward you at right angles, if you are in a side-lying position and want to roll over onto your back or your other side,
2. To roll over onto your back, bring your top arm over, turning your head simultaneously.
3. Bring your legs over such that your feet and back are flat on the mattress. Your leading arm should be out to the side you are turning toward.
4. Bring your other arm over, drop your legs toward the mattress. As you do this, your head and torso will also turn.
5. Bring both your arm over together on the mattress until they rest on each other, and also rest your legs on the mattress. Practice this during the day so that it becomes your habit during the night time.