Thanks for the input and suggestions Linda and Lynda

I'm sorry to hear that you both had difficulties with PT causing flares as well, but as with any problem it's always helpful to know that I'm not the only one who has dealt with it.

Lynda, thank you for sharing about how much massage helped you.

Massage is one of the things I want to do most in PT, but the last several times massage was ordered it was like an after thought (the PT would do 2 minute massage at the end of a 1 hour PT session).

For now, I want the doc to order massage, trigger point release, and ultrasound. Those are the only things that ever helped without hurting more or causing lasting injury. As those 3 things start to help and loosen up my muscles and myofascia, then I would consider trying other things.

Thank you both for helping

Liz