Originally Posted by mayday
as others ,take a break, lie flatish , take deep breaths listen to quiet music and ONLY if required take 1/2 mg of diazepam to release tension. DID ALL THIS TODAY!!
If you have back problems, lying 'flatish' isn't a good idea. You should bend your knees or prop them up on a couple of pillows. This puts you in what is called a 'pelvic tilt.' Don't get your panties in a twist, that's not something dirty - it's to relieve pressure on your lumbar vertabrae.