Hi Pete,
I developed RSD following surgery, but didn't get diagnosed for 4 years. My shoulder froze up and was sent to physical therapy. Very painful, but after 100 treatments got the use of my shoulder-arm back. I decided on my own to go to massage therapist just prior to physical therapy, to soften up shoulder, so my advancement would go faster. I'm glad I did. The RSD moved to other shoulder and I again had pt and massagae therapy.
Now have full body, and have continued with massage therapy,swimming, stretching, anything to keep mobile. It does help. I especially liked the lymph glands in my sinus area, helped drainage, and headaches. Thank you for asking and researching. What part of Washington State. My in-laws live in Port Angeles, and I have good friends in Bellingham. Sincerely, loretta