It's been about four weeks since I hurt my back, and I'm feeling like I can get back into my workout routine now.  I'm going to ease slowly into the routine again and will start out with less weight that I was originally using.  That'll help me make sure I don't push my back too hard and keep it from healing properly.  Aside from that, it's always best to ease back into a workout routine when you've been away from it for more than one or two sessions.  So, tomorrow, it's up at 4:00 AM and back to the regular schedule.  One good thing is that I've lost about 20 pounds since I got back to working out regularly early this year.  I wasn't fat by any means, but I had gained this insulating layer from head to toe that looked pitiful.  I've since been able to burn that off and hope to start adding lean mass now.