MASTER CLASS: Try the Lumbar Windshield for lower back flexibility

Protecting the lower back from injury is always top of mind for someone with my background. I don't recall how many times I've tweaked the large muscles supporting the lumbar spine, but I'd guess it's somewhere north of 50. This week, I will shed some light on lower back protection -- and how to manage through injury. Plus, I will share a new exercise designed to improve lower back flexibility.

The Good Lord blessed me with a few attributes along with some challenges. I've got all my limbs and a sense of humor, but my lower back has always proved to be a chink in the armor. The trouble is, my lower body is wound pretty tight. The hamstrings, quads and calf muscles have always been fairly inflexible, even through my most active years.