Check your back fitness

Check your

Bend forward and try to touch your toes without bouncing. You don't have to reach them. What matters is whether the movement is smooth and pain-free. Sharp pain, numbness shooting down a leg, or a "catch" that won't release are early signs of disc trouble. Workers with daily lifting jobs should also notice morning stiffness that lasts more than 30 minutes, that's a flag worth raising with a doctor.