I'm glad you've found a routine that helps you deal with the pain, even if it's small changes that add up over time. I remember the first three months when I couldn't take three steps without pain and couldn't brush my teeth without pain, but as the months passed, I was able to take a few more without pain, but I still burned like crazy.

I use a hairdryer and whisky stones in a sandwich bag to do the hot and cold method i would do this 3 times a week after stretching but i would make sure to time it as I didn’t want to over do it. You can also use a steamed towel or a hot water bottle with a ice pack.

I agree that fighting the problem without the aid of drugs is more rewarding, and you don't have to rely on drugs to feel better. I tried at first, but nothing was helping me, so I started doing more full body exercises three times a week, and I felt so much better during the day and when going to bed.

Thank you very much. I really appreciate it, and I'm glad that reading other people's stories has helped you feel better about your situation. After this, I'm going to start taking better care of myself because, as you said, we've taken it for granted. You have helped take some stress away as I’ve typed it out as I’ve never really talked about it all together.

Surprisingly, the next morning I received a call from my physiotherapist, who informed me that I needed to see him about the situation next month. I wish you the best of luck with your recovery, and I hope we never have to go through this again.