Tens Massager
In physical therapy you will often find yourself hooked up to a machine called a TENS unit (for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) that sends currents of electricity through your painful area. Sometimes this helps, sometimes it doesn’t. Physical therapists use very expensive ones, but you can buy cheaper home units, usually billed as massagers. When I have pain I always try my TENS massager and see what happens.
Other Stuff to Try
Anti-inflammatories like ibuprofren (a.k.a. Advil) and naproxen (a.k.a. Aleve) can relieve swelling and reduce pain. Ice packs or a heating pad can also help (my understanding is that ice is used for new injuries and heat is used for chronic ones).
If you also get pain in your shoulders, which can happen (especially with the Wii), the best thing I’ve found is self massage. Find a tight, sore spot, put your finger by it, press hard and move your finger over the spot. Do this ten times, only in one direction. I found this recommended somewhere when I was having serious shoulder problems and it was a huge help.
