@daisy17 each year has been better - last Spring I was cleared to do physical therapy again which helped tremendously at the beginning for balance/strength/mobility, and pain relief but partway through something happened and my sessions while still helping me feel stronger, unfortunately brought back pain & discomfort. I’m still in a better place physically than I was last year. I actually walked even when going through that terrible year of fractures (3 years ago) it helped take my mind off of the pain and was a great spirit booster - being outside - hearing the birds, smelling fresh air, seeing life go on around me gave me a better perspective. I went from using a walker to using walking sticks and now feel comfortable not using any support unless I’m out walking by myself. I still use some of the same exercises they gave me. Lifting items from shelf to shelf - arm band stretches - getting from a kneeling position to standing up - step taps, etc.
My pain is not constant but still chronic - probably a 7 at its highest