there are many kinds of more alternative therapies- too.
chiropractic??, low level laser, electric stim{ TENS, INF, MUSCLE}, near/far infrared, to name some of the more common.

there are some good sites on Homeopathic medicines.

Triggerpoint, different massage techniques, reflexology, acupuncture, whole body work- like Alexander, somatics

I would really look for a doc that will expand his knowledge base and look for more or newer methods for pain relief.
this guy sounds like he does not care to learn new things.
{closed minded}
On the Thoracic Outlet Forum there are links for almost all of these topics in our useful sticky.