Try to
stand so that a vertical line will go from your ear, through your
shoulder, hip and ankle.
In this position your spine is under minimum stress and your neck
and back muscles are more or less relaxed.
Try to
have your work surface, or the work where your hands are, at about
elbow height.
If it's on legs, you can cut them down, or raise them on bricks.
Take
breaks in between tasks, allowing you to change position.
Place
frequently-used tools and parts bins in an arc within easy reach,
and move around a table instead of reaching across it.
Try using
a raised footrest for one leg at a time.
To reach
down, squat bending at your knees, keeping your spine vertical.
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