Hi Merry! Sorry to be late in responding! I wanted to add to your suggestions for pain relief that yes, heating pads, especially the microwave ones, are great. I have a few of those, microwavable ones called Bed Buddy, that I use constantly. Physical therapy has always been pure torture for me. Just agony, even on my back and not for my chest. Ugh. Corrective surgery, not a chance. I am too old, although I did look into it many many times. Thanks for the reply! Peggy