Thank you Balance for sharing once again how to do the hot and cold contrast bath.
I am fascinated with how effective water therapy has been for me. Happy fights ensued between my coach and I about performing self therapy ( ie esp water therapy) as a first line action regarding my athletic woes. ( ie = ange was too lazy to do a hot and cold so therefor no more therapy for her unless she did her part)
However, I was also taught something I find interesting when asked the question … why don’t people listen to tried and true methods we know for sure work?
The advice given = Just keep repeating the same message over and over and eventually some will get it. Some won’t which is why the service industry thrives. 
Therapists are fantastic and very knowledgeable.
Historically professionally trained traditional therapists ( big generalization here I am making) will treat the " sore spot ".
Many massage therapist do the exact same thing.
Have you received medical clearance ie = had ultra sound, MRI, tests to disprove anything serious with your injury?
Once you have medical clearance then going to a therapist is the next natural step.
Does it make sense that the largest muscle groups are often the cause of the majority of our athletic issues?
What are the major muscle groups?
Hint. ( not our big toes)
Isolating parts of our body to treat is fine.
Personally and professionally I am looking for therapy that gives me the biggest bang for my buck , money wise and time wise as both are connected.