I apologize for not including this in my previous post, but I hope you feel better soon. Take care of yourself. We only get once chance on this earth, so take care and don't overdo!

Thank you all for the sweet wishes to feel better soon. Y'all are so nice!

I also prefer the Fiskars loop handle rotary cutter and do lots of cutting at a time. Using a new blade makes cutting a lot easier and less painless. I also take stretching and flexing breaks.

Tues noontime - just reading your woeful post. Been there a few times, good advice posted by others. here's one of the best I have: raise your cutting table by setting the legs on top of cans from your pantry. Presently I have 27 oz. cans of black beans under the legs of my dining room table - leaf extensions in place.
You might put a square of rubber grip top to reduce slippage (never had one slip w/o this step but if someone pushed on the table it could I guess). at Guild we used banquet tables (old style, heavy) and #10 cans from the church pantry. Table height does contribute to shoulder/back pain. Another thing, we have a microwaveable heat pad. Originally it was gifted me and I used it a lot, but hubby enjoys the relief it affords for his leg cramps in the wee hours.
Ours is 'Grandpa's Garden' brand, even on ebay they cost $40. plus --- there are lots of us 'boomers' creaking around! You'll be better in a couple more days - a massage if you can. Donna Bates

When I cut I wear a wrist brace (band) with Velcro closure that I bought at Walmart for about $5.00. I can also sit while I cut and use a sharp blade.

Probably all of the above. :eek: For me, the answer was an Accuquilt die cutter. Love it! It's pricey, but, to me, worth every cent!

I'm glad 62 isn't old because I'll be there myself in a few months.:D I agree with all about taking breaks & doing a variety of tasks for short periods of time. Now to remember that when I start doing spring garden clean up for a client.

Hey, I remember when I was only 62 -- that was also BBT (before back trouble) -- almost 12 years ago! lol!