Since PT places are 2 hrs away - ask Dr about Rxing a TENS device or an Interferential {IF}stimulator - those are something you can use on your own.

I like the info at this place-
http://vitalityweb.com/backstore/painindex.html


Also you might think about a moist heating pad, or even an infrared heating pad.
more info -
moist IF heating pads - various size/shapes-
http://www.promolife.com/heated-clot...prod_2519.html

I have RSI/TOS { chronic soreness in neck/shoulders/upperback & arms etc} and I use a EMS stim {muscle stim - no rx needed} a swell as a far infrared heat pad & some stretches , inflatable exercise ball helps to roll out the soreness & stretch.