I didn't have surgery like you guys, but I had a very stiff and tender neck at RT sight where the skin was so burned, all the way up to the TMJ. I saw a pain management specialist who did accupuncture and referred me to PT for accupressure, ultrasound treatments, massage, and exercise with the bands and small weights. The moist heat after therapy helped ALOT. About 6 weeks worth and I can finally turn my head to the left and right. Two creams she used that do not stink and do not burn the skin : Arnica cream and Traumeel. They are very soothing. I got them at the Nutrition store. I was not a believer in the natural stuff at first, but I am now that I tried it. Kat