Hi Kiara, I got some more pain relief stuff to share with you. I would recommend not taking MSM powder since you are having nightmares, the msm powder would then give you vivid nightmares so that would be the worst. I have some other stuff to recommend instead.
>the mind
Basically the best pain relief I found was to perfectly relax and get my mind off of the pain. The mind is extremely powerful, so thinking about the pain and even trying to NOT think about the pain made it linger. The trick was to distract myself so i'm not even thinking about NOT thinking about the pain. Anytime I was distracted, the pain was gone. So if you keep your mind distracted or at peace and tranquility, it actually stops the pain. This is some stuff that has worked for me.
>epsom salt bath
These are actually super good, you can buy epsom salts, pour a bunch into a bath, and take an epsom salt bath. It's super relaxing and healing for your muscles. You just lay there in silence and peace and relaxation. This is actually super good since being in water is super healing plus the salty water heals you as well. Just empty your mind of thoughts and enjoy the peace and silence. This is top tier.
>ocean
Ocean water is cold and salty and it's super healing for that reason. I used to go lay in the ocean, just beyond where the waves form, so the ocean just gently rocked me and it's super calming. You like swimming, you might like this one as well next time you're near to the ocean.
>massage chair
Deep tissue massages also work but if you dont have anyone to massage you, massage chairs are also a good investment, and I found this for you, it's called the osaki op-ai xrest 4d+ massage chair which has shoulder massage hands
>Osaki Platinum AI Xrest 4D+ Massage Chair Features
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djtNrUzcj28
The only downside is it costs $15 thousand dollars. So make your company buy it for you. Put it on the company card as a necessary expense lol. For all you do for them, it's the least they can do. tell them it's your 5 year anniversary gift.
>How To Use A Massage Gun - Risks, Benefits, Best Settings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tA99gl-72Ac
Alternatively you can use one of these they're way cheaper obviously and theyre also portable. Massages work well since they stimulate the muscle in a good way and relax the tension after it's done.
>TENS 7000 Settings Explained (Quick Start Guide)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zjhD91otEo
You can also try one of these machines. I looked into electric stimulation as pain relief extensively and although I never bought one. I fully believe it works based off everything I read and I even read it may work better than pain killer pills. I never personally tried it though so I can't fully vouch for it.
>final points
Getting your mind relaxed or distracted is for pain relief, and the massage is to heal it so it stops hurting. Both of those are good. I also found that thinking about stuff that makes you happy will also make you happy. So try to think of that! Good job Kiara!