When you finally do get to some Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy, be sure to say exactly that. They can have a ton of ideas on how to exercise while doing housework, along with reminders of the "right" and "wrong" way to do things. (For example, lift heavy objects with your knees, not your back.)

When a PT is doing this, though she/he can tailor everyday tasks to your particular condition. I once saw a therapist demonstrate how to pick up toys to someone with both a bad back and two bad knees, while getting some beneficial muscle movement at the same time.

If you are given a decent set of PT exercises, you may not need to have a lot of trips to the clinic or hospital. If you are a good learner, you can do much of your PT at home by yourself. A PT appointment once and a while to check things out might be all that is needed.

Take Care,

Mike