Hi, @bettyg81pain,
The doctor refers me to physical therapy but not in any detail. He leaves it up to the therapist because that person can evaluate along the way the success or failure of what is being tried. My referring doctor is an anesthesiologist, specializing in pain management. However, my PCP and neurologist have also offered to refer, should I ask them to. Medicare does not pay for the deep-tissue kind, unfortunately, so my out-of-pocket cost is $450. for 12 treatments. Yes, I do find that it helps in pain management, but I think all the varied approaches I'm using have some kind of place in the success of the whole: chiropractic, prescription pain medication, laser, Bemer. But none of it seems to help at all with balance problems. Wishing you success in finding what works for you!