2torial #0432: Learn2 Avoid Repetitive Stress (Continued) Pay attention to your posture If your equipment is adjustable, as described above, you should be able to follow these guidelines to minimize back and neck pain: Your keyboard should be just below elbow height, so that when your wrists are straight and your fingers are on the keys your forearms are parallel to the floor. Your back and neck should be straight when you look directly at the monitor. If you need to raise the monitor (or lower your chair) to do this, do so. Don't slouch! -end- Learn More! or All steps at once (printable version)