I would just say this. Massage Techniques - In most cases are created by massage therapist that are not able to make a living taking care of people because they just aren't good enough at what they do. So they invent a new technique. Yes I have heard of the Alexander Technique. Though in practice if you went to 10 massage therapist using the alexander technique you would get 10 vary different massages.

So far I have stayed very light with my massage for my RSD patients. I always listen to the patient and work within the boundries they set and I agree with my RSD patients a vigorous rub may cause them more harm than good, But woking very light and then slowly working harder listen and watching for any signs of agitation and at the slightest sign back off and working lighter seems to work. I've been using just the basic swedish massage technique that is the basis behind almost all techniques.

I would tell you that if you listen to your body and get a light massage when its quiet you may get positive results may patients have said their flare ups since getting massages have decreased.

In all of my patients I also notice. They are depressed and worried about the future. I think this would be a natural response. I think that part of their results comes from the up lifting conversations that we have. As I have been reading through you descriptions and post it seems very clear to me that modern medicine seems to be letting you down and giving each and everyone of you depressing out look. I call this VooDoo medicine. Be carefull not to believe all the bad news but listen to it.