I didn't realise rads caused shoulder pain, and obviously neither did my GP. I just assumed it was related to my lack of mobility and that everything had seized up. Acupuncture was recommended by the GP who was looking for a drug free adjunct to wean me off the opiates. It proved very helpful, along with slow release paracetamol.

8 months post treatment my weight hasn't budged. Not a bad thing, I'm at my ideal BMI I'm told.

I never understood acupuncture and considered it quackery. But I found it very useful and did it with the approval of my doctor. It might be worth considering.