hi pj ... mom is the one with the most pain, i get cramps and stiff muscles tho... can you do any stretching exercises.. you dont even have to get out of the chair for most...

anyway... i dont know your total physical condition and the doc does... was there any physical therapy? sorry if im way off..

when gram was recovering fro the stroke she tossed an air balloon in the air then slowly floating sdown she caught it... it really was a great exercise for her cause she used several motor and concentration skills at once and watching the balloon was downright fun.. we'd toss it back and forth to each other....

hope something there helps...