Brenda Thornton
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        
                        There are some sprays on the market which can be used to anesthetize and relax the muscle before it is massaged.    Usually, one can get a prescription for them from a neurologist or rheumatologist.  Any residual soreness can be managed by increasing fluid intake and with NSAIDS