sorry to hear that, never great, whatever time of year!
if you havent already got some, Ive found the gel packs that you can freeze/warm up invaluable over the last 18months, they really help take the pain out when they are cold, or if you want to try and loosen up you can heat them in microwave for 30secs.
http://www.physioroom.com/product/Ph...009/38180.html