I think that what MrsD said is right on. Very good explanation about how salt and water retention figures in. When nerves are stretched to the point of causing tingling, numbness or pain, they are BEING DAMAGED. Normal nerves can take some stretching without harm, but with neuropathy, we have to be very careful. Jane Fonda's advice of "no pain, no gain" is soooooo wrong. That tingling, numbness, and pain you feel when you stretch is your body telling you to stop and don't do this again! Exercise is valuable, but we need to listen to our bodies and go slowly. We have been so brainwashed by the "pop" exercise culture to go too far, too fast. While it is true that some PT's are not very good at what they do, this is true of all professions. I would try again and hopefully you will be pleased with how they help you. They are really the best equiped to help people with pathologies find the best way to exercise without causing damage. Be kind to yourself and your nerves, and good luck with exercise!