For the better part of a year I have had worsening extremely stiff neck and shoulder symptoms to the point my shoulders are so pulled forward I can't sit or stand straight up anymore. I can't tell if the knots in my shoulders are muscle knots or freaking tumors. I have gone to the Chiropractor and chirocpractic massage specialist several times a month and boy does the massage therapist work hard on me, which helps momentarily but the next day it is just as bad again. I've been doing stretches and exercises to no avail. I have a special pillow and a back support at my desk ( I do work at a computer all day). I've tried electric neck massagers, heating pads, whirl pools,etc. and it's all getting very expensive and as nothing is diagnosed wrong with me insurance doesn't cover it. I tried talking to my doctor when it first started and she dismissed it as stress and working at desk. Nothing loosens my muscles and I spend all day rolling my neck and cocking my head left right trying to get some relief whether I'm sitting my chair or walking down the hall or street. I feel like my muscles have shrivelled and shrunk into tight sinews. I'm only 34. The rest of my back and body are good. I'm 5'7 and 125 lbs. I can get both my legs over my head but can't touch my chin to my shoulder ! How do I bring this back up with my doctor to find some sort of help to relax my muscles? I wonder if a short regimen of muscle relaxants or something + maybe physical therapy would help--something my insurance would cover? I am miserable and it has really kind of taken over my life and hurts my productivity.