I always thought that as well, Rowan!
I suppose it's early days yet, DaisyB, but if they could sort out his muscle relaxant levels so he doesn't feel so sore afterwards, I'm sure it would make a difference to how he perceives the treatment.
I have to admit, if it was voluntary, and it was leaving me in pain, I'd be having second thoughts about it. regardless of whether it was too early to judge its efficacy.
He's got guts to have started it at all!
I only write poetry when I'm feeling miserable, rather than stressed- which is why I've never posted any of it!