You're very welcome Marc. You are a warrior and resilient - I admire those qualities in people.

I suggest you ask your PTs about dry needling, and if they can refer you to someone. That's how I found someone after working with a PT post shoulder replacement.

Up to that point, I had chronic tightness in my upper back (not the pain you describe, but very tight). After 2 months of bi-weeky needling sessions, that tightness is much looser. So if you do try dry needling, give it two/three months, 2 sessions/month, to show results.

As for the cost, I pay $89/session, 30 minute sessions. It's not cheap, about the same as a very good massage, with better results IMO.

As always Marc, I wish you the best in your search for relief.

Joe