What exactly are bedsores?

Condition analysis:
Pressure sores, or bedsores, are injuries to the skin and tissue that result from sustained periods of pressure on the skin. Typically, they develop on skin that covers bones; such as the heel, ankle, hips, or tailbone. A pressure sore is technically a tissue injury that develops when a person's movement is restricted for a significant period. This means that pressure sores are a common injury for those who are bedridden. Pressure sores can also pop up from other conditions; such as incontinence, malnutrition, diminishing mental faculties, and other circumstances. Sustained friction and shearing of the skin have also been commonly known to result in pressure sores.

Instructions:
Change Positions: Changing the position of your body every now and then will reduce the stress and pressure on the skin that can irritate existing sores. It also reduces the risk of developing new sores.
If you have enough upper body strength, you can reposition yourself every few hours using a device like a trapeze bar.

If you are in a wheelchair, try to shift your weight every 30 minutes.

Caretakers should use bed linens to help lift and reposition you to reduce the risk of friction and shearing. This should be done every 2 to 3 hours.