The massage therapist that I need to be seeing (neurofibromatosis, cancer, spina bifida, scoliosis, and a rare arthritis)
has a special program for medical needs people who have insurance that will not pay for massage therapy, no matter what the doctors prescribe. (Like Medicare, who could save the $400 a shot PT bills if they'd pay for 2 massages within the same time period, but they'd rather wait until I can't turn my head or move my left side and then try to 'fix' that than keep it from happening.)
Thus, I would be "OK" with their plan--wait until there's damage, then try to fix it--but I would be MUCH better off if I could have a regular massage. I can prepay for a certain number of massages, and he will give me several appointments free. My neurologist wants me to have this, the orthopedist wants me to have this, my general physician wants me to have this, even my endocrinologist thinks it would help. And the physical therapy people would be thrilled, because the poor guy that has to "fix" stuff for me cries at how much he hurts me when he does the motion-freeing exercises.
Eventually, there will be too much damage to the connective tissues (and some of the bones that are already bone on bone) for the PT to work. At that time, I go all wheelchair all the time. I'm being naughty by 'disobeying' those that have adjudge themselves my 'betters' in regards my care, and really want to try just NOT hurting for a while. Massage might just do that for me. It has before! (more) 
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good luck
Very worthy wish! That poor guy, I'd hate to be in his position too.
Here's 5...best of luck to you!! :)
love the video. I've seen it before, but not with this audio.
I understand your wish, I go to pt 3 times a week, it keeps me broke.
THanks for the links. Good Luck
Hey DeeDee, just stopped by to give you my 5. Hows everything going, thought I would drop a quick note to see how the flower situation is. If you get a chance, stop by and vote for my wish and leave a little message. Again, Thankyou very much.
Loretta
good luck! =]
-coop
Good luck,you got my five!!!
Good luck with your wish!
Wish you the best!
You have my 5 star vote!!!
Love*
P.S.- Please help me out with mine if you can.
~~Dee..Of course here is my FIVE!! I will keep you in my prayers that this come through for you. It sure sounds like it will help you and your pain...I am keeping you in my prayers!!~~
Best of luck to you!
You def get my five.
I wish you the best of luck. Have a 5
^5!
I hope you get your wish, Dragon Sister... here is a link to the nationwide network os massage therapists: it's a longshot but you might be able to find someone who is a little less expensive and/or more charitable:
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Enter your Zip Code on the site to locate professionals near you...
Happy Hunting!
May your wish come true ~ being in pain and unable to move sucks !!!
You got my five sweetie. I really hope you win!
Here's your reminder, I hope my vote helps you!
Here's sending 5 stars your way!! Good luck!!
You got my 5 *****
Down with health insurance companies!
yay Im the first comment well I wish you luck and heres my 5 :)