I have been hesitating going to a pain clinic, guess it's because some have a bad reputation. And some market themselves so much that it looks like all they're trying to do is rope in some more victims.

I'm not sure how this started. I haven't had any surgeries. My job is pretty physical so I'm used to injuries coming and going. The only things that stand out are: I quickly stood up underneath my work van's rearview mirror and hit my head pretty hard. It dented my skull and sometimes when I hurt that spot will feel tender. That was probably two years ago. And the other time was I stood up quickly underneath a citrus limb that was sticking down and it got me in the upper back. That was probably a year and a half ago. I forgot about it until my dermatologist noted I had a scar there at my last appointment.

Watched one of the AZ Pain Center doctor's on a video they posted on Facebook (he was being interviewed by one of the local stations in December). He said their practice has grown so much that they are thinking of adding an East Valley location. If they can help me I would love to have some place closer to home.

Thanks for the HBOT explanation. So I'm guessing AZ VA doesn't have any? I'm new to all this lingo. It took me a while to figure out what SIP was but then wasn't very happy I figured it out.

I'm always curious about specialists and procedures that might help. Unfortunately I'm getting used to the 'I-have-no-idea-what-you-have-but-you-seem-crazy' look.

Thanks again.