Joey, just thought I'd add a couple of things. Firstly, if you go the route of a cream, try Myoflex, works good on my wife's back and it doesn't smell like Bengay does.
Another thought for you. Have you ever thought of getting a left handed baitcaster ? I have one and when I'm out for a day of muskie fishing I find switching between the left and right hand baitcasters gives the muscles a bit of a break or at least your using different ones slightly. Besides, this gives you another reason to buy another reel and rod
Jim