Oh yes, WZ,have the same problem also. Not at all comfortable the tighness around the neck. On top of that all, the last time I went for check up, the ENT checks, says everything is normal. Radiaton oncologist says the hardness shouldn't be that bad because of using IMRT and hyper fractional dosage. I had tried previously to get some medicinal relief, doc tried muscle relaxers, that didn't work.

I just try stretching a couple of times a day, up down left right. Dont' know that it's helping the tighness, but at least trying to keep range of motion.

The massage therapy does sound like a good excuse to go out for a massage, problem here is they don't know gentle, just the kind that really beats one up. And as soon as they take a look at my neck and shoulders, they don't really want to mess with it because they are afraid they'll hurt me.

A problem I've been having I'm not too familiar with is swelling along jawline, both side. Looking kind of jowly. Would I be correct in assuming that's the salivary glands or lymphatic fluid buildup? Any help would be appreciated.
Bob