I am lucky that have a wonderful massage therapist. I did not have her work on me until about 9 months after accident. I wish I had done it earlier. Certain pains I told various doctors about that they ignored or dismissed as not in their speciality, or ones I didn't realize I had (if that makes sense--sometimes with chronic pain you don't realize the "smaller" pains.) were greatly alleviated when I had just thought I had to live with the pain. I have never had deep tissue, etc., with her (previous to accident I had couple massages over years including deep tissue, but more for stress or relaxation, not like this), but she is a therapeutic? so don't know if that is different than other massage people. This treatment and my energy therapist treatment have given me great relief sometimes--more than standard medical treatment, but unfortunately not covered by insurance so I cannot go very often. (If family asks what I want for a gift, I tell them gift certificate to my therapists, which is best gift they could give me)

My only advise is to write down any pains you might be happening or draw quick picture of where you have pain and let any therapist know, even if you think it is inconsequential. I thank God for both my massage and energy therapists. At the very "least" they also make me feel better emotionally just through having human touch and compassion and spiritual healing. The power of having another human touch from someone who doesn't want or need anything from you except to heal you is powerful. Best of all, I don't have to use my brain <grin>!

I hope this is of some help and encouragement, dear Greenfrog.