I have severe back and leg pain, so doing ANYTHING is so painful. I just made myself some supper, by the time I had made my meal, I was in so much pain I had to take a painkiller and sit down in my recliner for a while. I hope that you will never be in the pain that I am, but, I can give you some pointers in how to reduce pain. Work on your quilting for 15 to 20 minutes, then stop, stretch your muscles. Get up out of your chair, if you were sitting and walk around for 10 minutes or so. That may mean, go put a load of clothes in the washer,take a load of clothes,put in the dryer. You get my point. Do something to make you move. I know, quitting after only 15 to 20 minutes seems like such a short time. But, I think you body will find it easier if you break up your day with different tasks that require different muscles. Good Luck!