No kidding. Try deep tissue massage of the glutes over busted SI ligaments. I almost hauled off and slugged him, but I was too busy doing Lamaze breathing: HEE HEE HEE HOO.
LOL... maybe I should teach my man Lamaze... he winces a bit when I do deep massage on his legs, even though he knows they will feel better for it.
Courage does not always roar. Sometimes, it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow".