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Hello Steve (mstev2) 

Sorry to read that pal - here's a few ideas for you.

If you don't want to (or can't) walk or sit down - how about swimming, skipping is good too or as my dearly beloved says, "get off your backside - the washing up needs doing". 

I am sure other will follow with better ideas!!

Best wishes - Brian.

Hi Steve (mstev2 ), sorry that the RT is building fatigue but it happens when your body is fighting.  Unfortunately the best cure for piriformis is walking, so just try and do very small walks, whatever your body will allow.  I found about half way through RT was the lowest point and fatigue didn’t progressively build after that, but as we say, everyone is different.  Try not to sit for over 30 mins without a short walk around.  The complete repetitive boredom got to me but will soon be over.  Good luck, David

Good evening Steve. 

I really sympathise with the pain in the bum and thigh. Have you thought about a massage gun which will give deep massage - you might have to talk nicely to your wife. There is one exercise in particular which hubby's osteopath recommended which is standing on one leg and lifting the hip for 10 repeats in order to stretch the muscle. How about resistance bands. Carry a cushion around with you.

My wife is currently in the "sit down and rest you poor dear stage".

I don't think that that's going to last.

Can't walk today, going to try that tomorrow.

I have begun to carry a cushion around. It does help.

Haven't tried resistance band but am doing some exercises I found on the NHS website which appears to help.

The trouble is I have to lay on the floor to do them and I dozed off this afternoon....

I am about to start searching Amazon for a massage gun.

Thank you, as always for the sage and practical advice.

I forgot to say thank you.

I'd have got a roasting from my Mum for that.

Thank you David.

It's good to find out that it is possible the fatigue may be at its worst.

My eldest daughter suffers from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

I am now getting a window into her world. It's no fun.

I have just set the alarm on my phone for 30 minutes.

Thanks again.

Steve

Message me Steve if you want some guidance on how to use the massage gun effectively.

Will do.

Thank you