Hi Tia,

Perhaps you could ask your physio to write it down for you, and draw some diagrams. I know that works well with a lot of our patients.

X-rays really won't show anything at all, they will only show damage to the bones like a break, they won't show how far the joints have moved or anything. So save your money!!! I'm glad the massage made you feel a little better, like you said it helped relax the muscles (which is it designed to do) but made you realise that the problem is still there underneath.

I've had a look at the register of people who practice using the same methods we do, and there happens to be a physio in Perth (Osborne Park) with the same postgrad training as my husband. If you would like, I am happy to provide his contact details if you would like to get another opinion. I've just looked him up again, and it turns out he is both a manip physio and an MDT physio - could be right up your alley!!! They do have a website for more info, if you PM me I am happy to pass on the details.

Hope you get sorted!

Fiona