One more comment...

I suppose I could be offended at those out there who are "assuming" that my TOS is just not as bad as their's if I am progressively getting better without drugs or surgery. I'm not. It is an assumption others make and that's THEIR problem/issue. Yes, it's possible that mine is not as bad. It's possible mine is worse. It's possible that mine is equally bad. I'm not into comparisons as that doesn't TREAT my condition or yours. How long I've had it, how long I've done PT etc., is about comparisons. It isn't about treatment.

No one ever said I needed a rib removed or a scalenectomy or other surgery...they did say that if I didn't work with a PT etc., I might end up that way. "Might" For all I know, I may still require surgery one day...I hope not. I hope that the progress is a sign that I will never require surgery. I'd like to avoid that.