Lower Back Pain !

[Richard Anderson]

Wim is right about stretching. Also stop and take regular stretching breaks
while you're working. I find having the work at the right height makes a big
difference. I block up the piano about 3" for stringing and action/dampers.
I made a plate cart that holds the plate at 38" for pinblock fitting and
plate refinishing. I even raised the sink in the shop bathroom to make
washing spray guns easier.

Richard Anderson

> From: "Michael Malone" <cowboy@mpinet.net>
> Reply-To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 17:06:41 -0500
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Subject: Re: Lower Back Pain !
> 
> I didn't realize how much bending over you have to do to rebuild pianos !!
> Typically I will spend 8 to 10 hrs a day when I'm rebuilding a piano or reed
> organ.  I feel like my lower back has been hit with a 4 x 4.  Does anybody
> have hints on preventing the strain?
> 
> Michael in Orlando
> 
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