While we were overseas on our recent jaunt, we took the advice of many people and wore our wallets in our front pockets.  They were also chained to our belt loops, but that is beyond the scope of this article.

Since I have returned home, I have continued wearing my newly-acquired wallet (from Paris!  Probably made in China) in my front pocket.  Even though it is still not without pain, I find that my back feels a lot better now.  My assumption was that I had been sleeping better, but now that I think about it I believe that sitting without a wallet under one of my cheeks for hours at a time is the reason.  My wallet was often quite slim, too, as I hate having a Costanza-esque wallet.

My back still does hurt a little, but I think that it’s mostly due to the sedentary lifestyle I lead.  I find that when I do a small amount of stretching or exercise it feels a lot better.

So take it from me, wallet-sitters, you’re doing yourself damage.