A friend of mine used to go to the Doctors Khosh. They prescribed her some kind of concoction made from, I believe, goat placenta. Snake oil, if you ask me. I totally get your reservations about seeing them. Since they are not covered by insurance and you have to pay for all of their services, maybe they would be more apt to listen if you didn't want X sort of therapy.

I am so glad there is hope for your hip! I used to stretch first thing every morning until I heard somewhere it was a bad thing. Your post is one more confirmation.