Addressing the deep tissue massage issue: I have one every week which was recommended by both my neuro and ortho doc due to spasms in my legs and back, as well as some muscle atrophy in my calves. The massage is considered passive exercise and helps keep some tone in my calf muscles.

It also helps with the neuropathy as it's a type of pain management technique that my therapist uses. If I didn't have TriCare, I could have my insurance pay for it but Tricare doesn't cover any type of massage therapy unless it's done at a military hospital or VA clinic.

I do believe there are good therapists and bad ones and ones inbetween. You have to find one that works for you. The one I have now is terrific. The first one I had was terrific, the one in between was so so...they have all been certified and work with MS patients. She does not work at a "spa" and does not do "spa" type massages.

Long legged one, I hope your back pain subsides and your massage tomorrow is helpful. Get thee to the doc...or at the least, see if you can find a UTI self test kit at the drug store tomorrow.