@dyslexia,
As this thread indicates, some people have gotten major good results.
Give it a try; it seems to be safe.
I heard that acupuncture originated in ancient China, when a Chinaman
in some dungeon was being tortured against his will with needles.
His tormentor discovered inadvertently that the needles
ended pre-existing pain.
If u 'll excuse me for stating the obvious,
hanging around in a hot tub can be helpful in relaxing muscular spasms.
Presumably, x-rays have been taken
to ascertain whether there is any impingement of bone on a nerve ?