Your patient describes increased pain in the back in the morning before getting out of bed.The patient should be:
A)Advised never to sleep prone.
B)Evaluated for sleeping posture and advised in mechanically safe adaptations.
C)Advised to sleep in a recliner or with a pillow under her knees to accentuate hip flexion.
D)Advised to place a board under a soft mattress.

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The patient should be evaluated for their sleeping posture and advised on how to adapt their sleeping posture in a mechanically safe way. Sleeping posture can greatly affect back pain, and simple adaptations such as using a firmer pillow or sleeping on one's side with a pillow between the knees can make a big difference. It is important to address the specific needs and concerns of the patient to create an effective plan for managing their back pain. The other options presented may not be appropriate or effective for this particular patient.

Your Patient Describes Increased Pain in the Back in the Morning