[[my pt hasnt offered to use ANY machines on me]]


Have you seen any e stim machines in the place?
Not even any ultra sound?

What are they (PT) doing for you?
heat pads, hands on massage?


I suggest finding someplace with IF stim if you can - interferential stim.

TENS works best for home care and use esp if nerve pain.

You can usually try it at a PT or chiro place - to see if it helps but I wouldn't pay for regular sessions for only a TENs, but if it does help then see about buying your own with ins or not - the prices are coming down.

same with IF stim - you can get your own too.

some might require a drs OK
check prices/reviews on the internet