Thanks Kate. I will try just about anything to get some relief. I did move my mouse down to the keyboard shelf today and it seems to be helping. I was extremely swollen and sore this morning after spending the day on the computer yesterday doing some work for a CPA friend. After my first surgery I had frozen shoulder and I have been careful to do stretching and some light weight exercises this time.

My therapy doesn't start until 3/9, but I am very happy with the facility that I will be going to. For the next few weeks I will just keep doing what I can. I think that the massage will be very good for it. We have a Wellness Center here that offers what they call medical massage that interests me also.

So I am not confused, your post says to stretch the muscles when the swelling goes down. Is this so that they will be stronger and not swell as often? I know that simple tasks that I used to have no problem with, like scraping the ice or mud off of my sidewalks, can cause a lot of pain for me.

Thanks
Patty