Neil wrote:
> The issue I'm having is that I am hunched over, and cannot figure out a 
> way
> not to be hunched over with the existing desk/chair, so I need to look 
> into
> some sort of angled table (like a drafting table) or a sturdier PCB vise. 
> I
> just made another post on that a couple minutes ago.

Having an angled table for electronic development is a bad idea, IMHO. Stuff 
will slide off of it, and you'll spend a lot more time on all fours -- which 
is probably worse for your back.

What you need, is an arrangement where the table top nearly touches your 
mid-chest area. Which means, you need a tall workbench, with plenty of 
legroom.

> I have no health
> insurance currently so I am avoiding chiropractors etc,

I have health insurance, but I end up paying cash because of the deductible. 
The average cost of an adjustment is $35-45. You just have to make sure you 
find a good chiropractor (if you're not getting the results you want, 
switch).

> but I know what they
> will say -- to fix my environment.  And I'm pretty sure they won't have 
> the
> final answer on that.

First, you need to get your back back in shape. Then, focus on maintaining 
it in good shape. :)

Vitaliy 

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