Pirlin I just had an hour massage on my shoulder which i have been battling tendinitis for two years. Now calcific tendinitis. 6 months of pt has mildly improved it but no to level of being able to do my martial arts or lift properly. Hopefully this massage , well I know it helped, but will last long without pain. Last massage week and half ago and was almost a week with out pain. I'm opting for the shot.