I really suggest you read thru our useful sticky threads - it is pretty much a crash course for TOS and therapies too. Lots of links to follow also.

It will help you so much to learn the muscles involved, Trigger point & posture info, many other therapies, self help ideas (really helps to cut down on long term PT costs.)

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread84.html

docs & PTs lists -
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread135.html

At some point the surgeon will suggest a pain management dr as surgeons don't do long term pain control if that's what you will need.

But meds usually only cover up the pain & symptoms - they don't really heal anything.

If there is something that can be changed or healed - proper therapy, posture, trigger point or body work is usually the key.
Much of that can be self care if a expert PT, chiro or body worker gets you started on the right track for you.

slow easy baby steps!!! - nothing gung ho or crazy - it will set you back and discourage you.