Mitchell B. Green, DC, DACRB, FACC (212) 269-0300 drmitchellgreen.com Running, Dance and Sports related Injury Rehabilitation Top Lifestyle Tips for Minimizing Back Pain Living with back pain can pose unexpected challenges for many everyday activities. Even transitioning from a bed, chair, or car can irritate your back. The following tips and videos can help you minimize strain and help you move more comfortably: Beds (watch video) To lie down: Sit on the edge of the bed, pull your arms to your sides and tilt your body into the bed, maintaining the bend of your knees at 45 degrees. Finally, bring your feet into a lying position or roll onto your back. To get up: From a side-lying position with your knees bent, push your body upright into a sitting position, swinging your legs over the edge of the bed as you rise. Chairs (watch video) First, slide forward so that only your tailbone is on the front of the chair. Spread your feet slightly more than shoulder ...