Physical therapy is very often under recommended in the US under the belief that insurance won’t cover it. They might. And, for anyone reading, you don’t even need a referral for the first 30 days in some states. Physical therapy is for more than just hip replacements and car accident trauma. Like regular therapy, a lot of “normal” people can benefit from it. It’s also not just stretching.

What did you have exactly?

With calcifications, physio without the shockwave component definitely doesn't allow going back to the normal gym routine. It's just not enough.