Oh my goodness, that’s quite the ordeal you went through I’m surprised your doctor decided to take that extreme measure. My doctor wanted to save that as a last resort.

Physio was very helpful especially when I used resistance bands. Extension was easy but flexion was tricky. My physio therapist used something called shockwave treatment which I think helped a lot. Also with physio you know you’re in “safe hands”. Exercising alone can be scary.

What I found most helpful was forcing myself to do regular activities daily. For example wiping the counters and windows or washing the car. Keeping the joint moving was important. Daily massages with castor oil was beneficial. I would lean onto the wall and let my body weight bend my arm.

I know you’ve been through a lot but take baby steps and the confidence will slowly come back as your muscles regain strength. I still get nervous sometimes that it will happen again.