**** edit to add: if you are considering PT, chiropractic or massage and are status post spine surgery, the decision to have such treatment should be make with your surgeon's approval. Even then, there may need to be serious limitations on what they are allowed to do. (Thanks Suhauro!) ***
My spine surgeon recommended chiropractic (on a VERY limited basis). It was very effective at dealing with some interesting post-op symptoms I'll write about in other threads.
My chiropracter recommended massage and suggested a local business called
Massage Envy. I looked them up on the internet and they have
810 stores! The local one has been there for 2 years and it seems to be very successful. Their $39 intro massage was wonderful.
They have a membership deal that seems pretty reasonable. Normal price for a massage is $79 (for 1 hour). A membership is $59/month (minimum duration = 6 months.) For that $59, you get a 1 hour massage (or facial or other services I didn't even find out about.) After your initial 1 hour, additional services come at $39. If you miss your month, you keep the 'free' one and roll it into future months. This all seems very reasonable to me.
I was going to sign up but I also located a local therapist who only charges $40 in her home and is very accomplished in her training and practice. (works with olympic team.)
Either way, the chiropractic and massage really helped me. I just wanted to let everyone know.
Mark