I've been getting a treatment called IMS. They basically jab you with needles until your muscles go into spasms (or cramps), and then wait until they get so stressed that they relax. As soon as the relaxation happens, they move the needle to another spot in the muscle and do it all over again. The theory is that by putting my muscles under duress, they will heal correctly, unlike the state that they are currently in. I've been getting ultrasound treatments, and some stress-relax stretches.

My doctor described it as "uncomfortable", but I could probably describe it as extremely painful. He mentioned casually that it probably hurts a little more than a tattoo, but it really depends on where you get them. Seeing as how it was the backs of my quads, into my hamstrings, things get pretty sensitive back there. Picture someone pinching the skin back there... ouch!

Also: I got the sweet little Kodak C813 (EasyShare) for 99.99. I had to buy a 2GB SD card, but that was only 14.99. Not a bad deal for an 8.2 megapixel camera if I say so myself! Heck, I've spent more at the bars before!