Hi, Mike,

I don't think surgery will relieve your pain or symptoms. I believe fascia is causing your problem. There is no test or x-ray that addresses the fascial system of the body. We treat many cases like yours in our office everyday. Surgery may make your problems worse. If the fascia is bound down and pressing on nerves or blood vessels, it may be causing pain, tingling, or numbness as you have described. The scar tissue resulting from surgery may only worsen the fascial problems and binding. Please check out www.windsongtherapy.com to learn more about fascia and how it is involved in various conditions. You should look for a therapist or doctor who specializes in the fascial system. If you have specific questions about your particular condition, please do not hesitate to contact us directly by phone or e-mail.