On Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:36:56 -0400, Goomba38 >
wrote:

>Nancy2 wrote:
>
>> Anthony, in my experience (I'm older than dirt), it's the arms'
>> forward/back motions that make the back ache, when you are working
>> standing up.
>>
>> Try a position with your peeling where your arm actions are held
>> closer to your body - it will make a big difference in whether or not
>> your back aches. Start with sitting down to do it....
>>
>> N.
>
>My mother always insisted that standing up straight, abdominal muscles
>pulled in was what was needed to help prevent backache. Flabby abs just
>don't support the back as it needs.

I know sitting would be easier than standing, but being lazy I am
always looking for an easy out. It usually does not happen. I am just
going to bite the bullet and buy a Y-shaped peeler and sit and do what
I have been dreading. But, I can always do it near the computer as I
read all my groups.

Anthony