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Hi @mikeconnors1
In May whilecleaning, I injurred my foot and had muliple acute sprains, tendinitis, tendonosis, and acute plantar fascitis. With my neuropathy this is a blast. The PT realised my legs were (wicked) tight and recommended myofascial massage and or regular massage. It is working to help the jam packed muscles. So, also I do yoga and stretching. My new thing to do is using a tigertail 3x a day. What a difference, for my legs! I also apply heat to my calves. The best day for my neuropathy and my muscles was soaking my feet/ legs in a salt water pool. I take baths in epsom salts , this was so much better. I hope you find something that relieves your pain, and your muscles.
Welcome @mikeconnors1, There are many causes for neuropathy. I'm not sure if you have done any reading or research on the condition but here are a couple of sites that really helped me early on when I was diagnosed with idiopathic small fiber peripheral neuropathy.
-- Neuropathy Commons: https://neuropathycommons.org/
-- Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy: https://www.foundationforpn.org/
You mentioned going to a place called the stretch zone has helped decrease your pain. There is a discussion on Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) which has helped others that you might want to read through - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/
There are also other discussions where members have shared there experience with what has helped them.
-- Small Fiber Neuropathy: What helps?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/small-fiber-neuropathy/
-- Member Neuropathy Journey Stories: What's Yours?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/member-neuoropathy-journey-stories-whats-yours/
Are you able to share a little more about your diagnosis?