<HTML>In a message dated 10/18/01 9:02:15 PM !!!First Boot!!!, ATKINSD@cedarville.edu writes: <BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px">The reason for this note is that after doing this regularly for a few weeks I have noticed a lot less lower back pain and stiffness in my arm that I use to play the notes while tuning. has anyone else had this same kind of experience, not with a par fitness course, but with exorcize on a regular basis? Doug Atkins </BLOCKQUOTE> The need for exercising is important whenever you do any kind of physical activity. Tuning a piano is a physical activity. Standing for long periods of time is a physical activity. So when strengthen all your muscles, it will help those you need to tune pianos. But I am not sure if exorcising your muscles will relieve back pain. You'll have to contact a priest for that. Wim </HTML>