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@meterrilee Oh yes, those of us with any kind of chronic pain can empathize with "Six years of this! I need to do the PT exercises regularly but I either forget (if I'm feeling reasonably comfortable) or I'm hurting too bad to do them."
But honestly, what an otherwise forgettable PT said 30 years ago has always stuck with me "Motion is lotion" - so I move every day, in spite of the hurting. Years ago, I had severe hip bursitis after revision surgery. The orthopedic surgeon was definite - "these exercises are forever" - as long as I remember that, it has not flared.
Here is a tip another mentor and I have shared before - start your day with gentle stretches - BEFORE you even get out of bed. This imbeds it in my routine, just like using my inhalers before coffee, or taking my meds before I brush my teeth.
Here is another idea for you to consider - the "spoon theory" - it teaches you to measure your energy output to avoid overdoing. This can end the cycle of feel good, do too much, crash, hurt like mad... For those of us formerly go-getters, it is a hard thing to learn. Finally, in my mid-70's, I am beginning to get it.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-do-you-plan-your-day-and-conserve-energy-are-you-a-spoonie/