I think I found the Holy Freakin' Grail!!!

Back pain sucks. My back hurt a lot last year. And I know I wasn't the only one out there. But I stumbled across this in the back of a fitness magazine (not sure how I actually saw it considering it was next to one of those Liberator Bedroom Adventure Gear ads - that stuff looks like it has some potential...)

Sorry, back to the Holy Grail. Here is their tip for helping with back pain. So far it has helped me tremendously. What I'm worried about is that I won't have an excuse for being so slow this year... crap.

Lower-back pain can usually be traced directly to the hip flexors - the muscles that lift your legs out in front of you when you walk. When your hip flexors are tight (if you sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time, there's a good chance they are), your pelvis can gradually tilt forward. Over time, this can prevent the full range of movement between your hips and glutes. It also keeps your abs from properly stabilizing your torso. Either way, it's bad news, because the lower back loses its support system and becomes easy pickings for an injury-inducing accident. The remedy: Stretch the hip flexors.

HERE'S WHAT YOU DO
Step into a lunge position with your right leg forward. Reach over your head with your left hand, then bend at your waist to your right side. Reach back with your right hand and twist to your right side. Hold the position for 20 seconds, then switch sides and repeat. Do the stretch 3-4 times on each side, 6-8 times throughout the day. After a few weeks, go straight into the stretch my quickly stepping back into the lunge and twist position. Perform 10-20 reps on each side, 1-2 times per day.