Back to back meetings

I think I've injured my back. It started with the dancing over the weekend, and yesterday's 2 hour marathon gym session only exacerbated the problem. It's the lower right section. Am I supposed to gently stretch when this happens or try not to move at all or continue with business as usual, perhaps skipping excessive activity? It doesn't feel like much of anything but then all of a sudden I'll get a sharp spasm while walking around. I kind of want to assume the tai chi pose, tucking my pelvis under, it feels much better that way. Too bad you can't walk in that position. I remember when I took tai chi in SF, I'd stand on the bus, in lines, waiting for the BART, etc in that pose. People gave me weird looks, but it felt good. Looks like you're crapping while standing. I guess I'll just be careful for a few days. I have back paranoia, I've known several people under 40 with major, probably lifelong, multiple surgery back problems. That's actually one of the main reasons I'm going to the gym, to strengthen my back. I have this idea that if the muscles are gradually and carefully strengthened over time, it will prevent overexertion injuries a little better. Who knows. Doesn't really work if the overexertion is coming from the gym in the first place though, heh.


Do managers ever feel guilty that they're in meetings all day and not actually doing any of the real labor? I know meetings are necessary, and can improve efficiency enough to overcompensate for the lack of work you personally are doing, but don't you ever feel just a teensy bit guilty, managers? And why so many?