Most of my family are pretty understanding , but I'm not in high or constant pain either and can do most activities up to a point.

But if I get asked I just say it's a chronic/long term condition, so they will understand that it's not going to go away totally.

Some do still ask about my "hand injury" that is a bit humorous- but they probably only remember the bad times when i couldn't even pick up anything.

I usually say it went into my neck and shoulders now , my hands are pretty much OK for using now- just not overusing.