Since this hip all those weeks ago, the Psoas has just been my nemesis. Had the steroid 4 weeks ago, and now it’s time to start the Hydrotherapy sessions. Really looking forward to getting the hips as strong as possible. This Monday I started doing the Physio psoas stretch both sides which has been successful, I manage 5 reps each side each day, each with a 30 second hold.

First thing is checking I have no jewellery on, not even wedding ring. As the chlorine will dull and tarnish even silver 925 and gold. So it’s not worth wearing them. I go prepared for maximum time in the pool, so wear the costume under my clothes, slip on shoes and easy leggings and hoodie. This way I can be fast in and out of the pool.

Started by Walking up and down the pool to warm up X 6 times

* Small squats X 10 reps

* Hip Abduction Standing, resistant ring on ankle X 10 reps

* Hip Extension Backwards Standing, resistant ring on ankle X 10 reps

* Hip Flexion Standing, resistant ring on ankle X 10 reps

*Left Leg Lunges X 10 reps

* Step up left leg leading, right leg down X 20 steps

* Hip Extension Lying Down,push leg downwards, resistant ring on ankle X 10 reps

* Hip Abduction Lying Down, resistant ring on ankle X 10 reps

* Cycling on a Chair, wearing Flippers 5 minutes

*Crab Sideways Walking up and down the pool X 6 times

I really really felt that, especially the cycling on a chair wearing flippers, I was like Bambi getting out the pool. Thank goodness for my walking stick!! Grateful I can rest at home and get myself a hot water bottle, and take some painkillers too.

A bit of Father Brown on Iplayer and I was soon falling asleep, crazy how much it takes out of you. Shattered I am.

OMG the following morning I was STIFF AND CRIPPLED, goes to show me how hard and intense it is compared to me doing yoga and physio daily! They make me ache, but this is a whole other level. Definitely had to up the dose on cannabis oil and take extra tramadol just to function!! Jesus Christ I ache.

Back again next week!