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How to Get Out of Bed with Back Pain

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Follow these steps when you need to get out of bed if you have back pain.

Author: Sinovic, Dianna

Online Medical Reviewer: Foley, Maryann, RN, BSN

Online Medical Reviewer: Turley, Ray, BSN, MSN

Date Last Reviewed: 07/01/2021

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