Your lower back feels stiff when you get out of bed in the morning or after doing some work in the yard.  We’ve all been there and we all joke that it’s, “…because we’re getting older!”  While there is some truth to that statement, the reality is that we can do something about it.  With a little focus and dedication, you can get yourself up to speed on a few exercises and then maintain your stability by incorporating a couple of exercises into your normal, everyday activities.  First, you need to know why your muscles become stiff and sore and how to protect against it.