Chronic history of cervical and lumbar issues

Trying to complete my nerve conduction studies and I can’t keep my body calm and conscious during the EMG part. The NCS was excruciating pain! 😭

I’m not sure how others go through that with little to no pain. How do you guys manage to not pass out while having a needle inside your muscle whilst needing to wiggle around? I had to tap out.. I was gonna faint

Any recommendations? Did anyone else have such an abysmal experience with these studies? Thanks guys!