Capricorn1,
are they having you do standard cookie cutter PT plans & strengthening before the symptoms are resolved???

Have you tried other PT places that might have more advanced therapists?

They should not be trying to strengthen until symptoms are greatly reduced or resolved.

Do they do any passive modalities for you at all??
like ultrasound
IF stim or other electric stimulation ( low settings -nothing that makes your muscles tighten up, just a gentle buzzing that should feel good) low level laser is great for trigger points and specific spots of pain
massage
bio feedback
posture work