Thank you for that input
I'm sorry to hear of your neck/shoulder issue........

Yes, I'm pretty frustrated in that I can't seem to get ANYbody to really help me center in on this. I have a great PM doc who is on the verge of retirement......he writes out wonderful prescriptions...but is completely NOT interested in digging deeper in to the problem. I'M the one who had to push to get the Xray. I'M the one who has to call the shots it seems like.

I see that you know exactly what I'm talking about when you said 'a dagger in the spine'

Well, since it appears that I have to be my own advocate in trying to get any answers, I better learn more about some of these options - myofascial trigger techniques.... and by 'techniques', are you referring to injections?
Trigger point injections? Is this the same as 'cortisone shots'......

You've opened some doors of possible opportunities I can check in to.
I appreciate it.

Low Pain Levels to YOU my friend!
Rae