Has anyone self massaged their scalenes with any success?

I have an appt. with a massage therapist Monday. That's an eternity from now in my mind.

I've been looking at Youtube videos and attempting self massage myself. Combining the massage with the usual scalene stretches seems to work for short term relief. Of course, once you stop the pain returns. It would seem you really have to beat these muscles up repeatedly to actually "lengthen" them.

KY