Head and head back!!!

[Mhd shaher]

I don't understad something in English language..

Look at tis sentence:
She is heading back to bed.

Why don't we say just (she is heading to bed) without the word (back)???

Best Wishes

[Raymott]

I don't understad something in English language..

Look at tis sentence:
She is heading back to bed.

Why don't we say just (she is heading to bed) without the word (back)???

Best Wishes

"back" is used to refer to a return to something. She has probably just got up from her bed, or just had breakfast, or is ill.
Some other examples are:
I can't stand here talking. I have to get back to work.
Are you back already? You just left an hour ago.
Tennis player: I tried golf for a while, but I always drift back to tennis.