Stretching! Vigorous and at least twice daily. On your back, bend your knees to your chest, and hold that position for 30 seconds. Then cross your right knee over your left, and bend at the waist to your left, keeping your shoulders flat on the ground and hold for 30 seconds. Then do the opposite manuever to your right. Repeat this a process a total of 10 times.

I never had any back problems in my life, until I turned 50, five years ago. After that, the back has "gone out"(just like yours has, BT) at least a half dozen times since.(and usually because I fail to follow my own advice here)

My suggestion to you guys out there is to either start doing this, or.....NEVER TURN 50 FRIGGIN' YEARS OLD!!!

Last edited by Dwight; 08/24/2007 1:30 PM.
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)