Lmao, I was just as skeptical, but it seems there are some hippie health freak things that actually make a difference... The first time the PM folk mentioned meditation, I rolled my eyes and thought 'here we go'...but in the end I think it's what got my mind and attitude back on course, which helped my pain more than any med I've tried so far. And I use the lovely essential oils in massage myself...smelling amazing certainly helps me in some way! I now go by the basis that anything that helps me feel good, in any way, helps my mood and my mind...and my pain .

So glad it helped even just a little. If it made any difference at all, I'd say it's worth investing in some and trying the self-massage thing. I can't afford to go and have a professional do it, so I researched self-massage on t'internet and did it myself I'm quite effective these days! Just be careful what oils you use, and to stick to natural oils etc. my skin isn't very tolerant these days, hope yours is a bit more forgiving.

Bram.