After my 2 shoulder surgeries I used my ice machine incessantly to try to get rid of the "burn" - which in retrospect, only made the burn worse. So I used ice more and more and more....you get the picture. Along with aggressive PT, my therapists told me that "ice was my friend." I was in so much pain I woudl fall asleep with it on my shoulder to try to put the fire out. I just didn't have any other tools in my toolbox to try at that point.

And look where I am today.

Be very very careful of the possibility of nerve damage to the areas just under the skin. IMHO, it's just not worth the risk. Does heat work for you?

Take Care, Sandy