6 months into this I went to a program at Cleveland Clinic. It was 5 days a week 8 hours a day. It consisted of PT,OT,group and individual therapy. At the time I went I was in bed ful days because of the pain so when I got there I only lasted 4 days cause my pain was so high. Then I was going to get a implant to help with my pain so i was able to do PT. They felt though I would do individually instead of program. Many there did have issues with taking too many meds which I did not. I don't regret going to the program for even the days I was there though I would not want to go through the pain again. Anyhow I do feel it helped to see that I could do more, got me out of bed, and helped me mentally as well. Now for you and everyone with similar conditions I feel PT is a very personal thing what may help a person. For me I can't tolerate PT so have been trying to do more activity on my own. FOr you it may really help. Your ? about it helping. From what I have been told the importance of staying atcive is to keep from atrophy. I recall at CC them saying to me that yes this pain I am in is horrible but if I start to atrophy I am really going to have problems. I know you feel therapy won't help but for me that part the group therapy did and individual. It helped getting the feelings and fears out. I got to biofeedback which really helped with my anxiety. I am still seeing a psychiatrist now. It has not made my pain better but has helped me mentally deal with it. My pain doc now put it in a good way that one can't be in pain for as long as I have and had it not have an impact mentally. I liked how he said it cause it made it seem different then it is in your head so to speak. The OT part was learning the proper way to do activites you do in your life cause often times one compensates which creates other problems. Also finding the joys you had and maybe being able to do them again. Ok I am sorry this is a novel I hope you find what works for you