[PT should not hurt that much. I enjoyed mine very much. I had C3-7 done a second surgery. I started PT at 4 weeks. The PT's were gentle and firm, definately not so hurtful that I needed more pain meds. I got heat, and a half hour of massage after the gentle excersises. I was afraid at first but each time it got better. I don't think they are doing right by you. You should not hurt so much during or after it. I was told the excersises start with what you can do, and gradually increase. I never had to do any more, if it hurt. I did all of them as there was no pressure and lots of encouragement. Seek out a new place for PT would be what I would do. good luck and don't overdo it. ginnie