I got the validation I so needed today and again last week about the pain I am in. No, Doc couldn't do it but TWO different P.T.s have looked at me and have pinpointed within 5 minutes why and where the pain comes from. Yes, MRI. shows stuff but the actual pain is coming from x and they can help. I am relieved, less hopeless. I am also acutely aware that I am ALWAYS in pain. When I am asked about pain levels I have to stop and look at my body and then realize oh yeah, my back hurts here and my neck hurts there. I wasn't even aware or paying attention, I was functioning. Interesting that I can have pain at that level and not know until it gets unmanageable.