I agree the warm up exercises were a bit funny, but due to my own back problems I stretch my back every morning to avoid more pain.
I'm 35 years old and I can't work in the field for more than a day without throwing my back out. When I do work in the field, my right knee pops every time I stand up from kneeling to a receptacle. My neck and shoulders have sharp pains from working overhead. I'm not trying to gain pity from anyone, but hopefully warn others that you need to be careful, especially when lifting heavy objects. I used to never ask for help, I preferred to look like superman carrying items other couldn't. Now I feel like a super idiot for doing so.
[This message has been edited by Electric Eagle (edited 06-19-2004).]
