Try getting a massage from a professional as well. Not only could it help the pain but it's a nice reward too! Hope your pain goes away soon.
I, too, suffer from chronic pain but I think because I have it on a daily basis, I have learned to make it part of my life. I hardly know what a pain free day feels like. Like you, I fear the pills so I'd prefer it this way than to the other so BRAVO to you!!!