Avoiding Lower Back Pain Guide The definitive guide to understanding ways in which man is negatively impacting his environment. by Erik Johnsen This is a dynamic writing that is in progress and therefore subject to change. Started: February 2011, Last Updated: February 2011 Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Tips List 3. References 4. Links 1. Introduction [Some acquire lingering back pain that creeps up on them after years of slumping as they sit, walking less than upright and forgetting about the importance of core strength.] 1 2. Tips List    –  Always sit up straight.    –  Always suck in your stomach.    –  Stop sitting so much.    –  Stand more.    –  Do stretching and exercises for lower back every day.    –  If you have an office job at work, get a footrest and kneel instead of sit. 3. References 1. Seven, Richard. "Oh, That Aching Back!." The Seattle Times: Pacific Northwest Magazine. Apr. 2004: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/pacificnw/2004/0425/fitness.html 4. Links •   -END-