You may already be using these ideas, but just in case, thought I'd list some things that help me, at least they sorta take the edge off.

Hot baths, I adore them, helps so much with stiff achy muscles. When I have the energy to actually stand through a shower, strong jets of hot water on my shoulders and body helps also.

I take flexeril at night, some doctors are much more at ease prescribing that as opposed to pain meds. The flexeril helps me sleep, loosens up tight muscles some.

Gentle massages are great, I haven't been able to get any for awhile, but they do temporarily give pain relief. Important that the masseuse not be all macho in trying to pound out the knots and all, that only makes it worse. Gentle, soothing, warming massage is best.

Low key rambling walks to stretch, loosen up shoulder muscles, get distracted from the pain.

Lots of good books out there, all to be taken with a grain of salt of course in terms of belief, follow your own instincts. Steer clear of anyone who tries somehow to blame or guilt trip you about your health.

Some folks have had success with capsules of turmeric, when they are not able to get regular pain meds.

I'm off for a much needed hot bath myself. Good luck with it all.

Cordially,
Sarah