Yes, that is what it is like to hand quilt a large quilt in a hoop. I often tell about the hoop I bought... and will here, too, because it made the twisting and turning so much more manageable... but I really do not get anything from this but the satisfaction of telling you about something that made my quilting MUCH more enjoyable... I bought a lovely laptop hoop and the floor frame for it from Harry Barnett. Look him up at laptophoops.com He was very accommodating and will help you know which product you should buy. Hope this helps...
I also used the twisting and turning to get up and stretch... have fun!!