Thanks RN! Root canals aren't bad. I haven't given birth either, but I did have a massive double hernia in my early 20s (4" tear crossed by a 3" tear) that my insides pushed thru. Looked like half a bowling ball pushing out from under my belly button. That, and the recovery from surgery, was the only thing more painful than this, that I have experienced.
I'm taking it easy, but find I also need to move around just a little bit to keep things loose. Stretching a lot too.
Fortunately I have a good stool with wheels in the shop and was able to get some light tasks done yesterday.