jbug,

I'm sorry. Sounds like a very frustrating appointment! Was this regular doctor an MD?? Was his/her point that this area isn't their specialty and they don't feel comfortable prescribing pain medication (like, narcotics)? Are you working with a physical therapist with specific exercises?

Physical therapists can help identify specific areas to work on and exercises to relieve pain & increase strength. They work at different paces, depending upon their schedules, insurance coverage, and your abilities. Perhaps the physical therapist needs to work with you more slowly and/or more often.

I hope that you get some pain relief very soon ~ take care!

Shez