He is recovering from Heart By-pass surgery. Some times he is able to go from lying down to sitting up ,but not first thing in the morning. I was told to place right hand and arm behind his back and left arm and hand more in front with my hand on his shoulder.He sleeps on the right side of the bed.I tweaked my shoulder the other day and still am feeling it. Any other suggestions?
Sorry.
Hope this helps. I have wrenched my back a few times and it does take a while to go away. But since I have been doing this, it is pretty easy.
Google: Tips for helping someone to sit up in bed by UCSF Memory and Aging Center.