violablue, when i was in physical therapy, they never mentioned that i had bad posture issues like i described before but yet to me, they seemed to try to treat me for it. they did very specific back only exercises like pull-ups and weighted rows and also things like TENS on my rhombiods, hamstring stretching, glute strengthening, neck/back machine traction. i had been going for months and months (as many as my insurance would allow) with only minimal improvement.

i've had multiple doctors look at my x-rays and tell me that i'm a healthy person (so much for that)

i also notice that i have overact neck and back muscles as i tend to flex and use them even when i'm doing activities that general dont' require them.

there is only one doctor that is an MDT in my area so hopefully insurance will cover it and i'll give it whirl.


as for the accupuncture, i have had him put pins and needs in my neck (near or on occiptals) on top of my head, my traps, my rhombiods. really he's tried needles in areas all over my back. initially showed signs of improvement, but wore off within a month or two. i was going twice a week.

thanks for the good replies!!! i need to get this fixed before i go nuts!!!