Has anyone tried low level laser therapy? (LLLT/cold laser/soft laser)
It might be a beneficial treatment for those that can not tolerate hands on therapy.

Muscle pain, joint pain, trigger points, acute pain.

My chiro had a LLLT and it really helped for when my wrists, elbow, neck, shoulder flared up, even used it on my hip and foot pain..

It might be something to try.. it is a fast treatment per area much quicker & deeper than LED light therapy. LLLT- 20-30 seconds per spot vs LED - 20-30 minutes per area.

If you have a lot of muscle/myofascial pain it might be worth trying a far infrared heating pad.. if a regular heating pad makes you feel better, the infrared will go deeper & help with cell healing.. I've had a Thermotex Infrared Heating Pad since 2003 and use it often...

Here is an Amazon link with info on many sizes and styles and reviews if interested - Amazon.com: far infrared heating pad: Health & Household