Hey I used to live in NYC! Originally from Buffalo, went to Syracuse and loved n YC for 13 years

Had a boyfriend in Brewster NY where his family was. SO I know the area. Where ya from?

Careful with the traction. Sometimes its the muscle spasms in the trapezius and around that area. Have the P check if you traps are rock hard.

Ultrasound often helped me, dont know if your PT does that but I always got some relief from it. My PT would ultrasound around the t1 area.

Sound slike you have a reasonable plan. See it through and then reassess.

Good luck