Try heating a towel or blanket in your dryer and laying down and draping the warmed cloth over the painful tight areas at night.
If that does not help get a friend to help and heat a wet towel in the microwave, not hot enough to burn your fingers but just so it is warm. Lay a thick dry towel over the painful area, then place the hot wet towel on top. When the wet one cools off reheat it. This is where your friend can help so you are not having to get up and down. Do it a few times a day, until the muscles lossen up.
Heating pads can be used for short periods or get a hot water bottle to use at night. By keeping the area warm not cold, and using a mild pain reliever, your muscles should loosen up soon.
If all else fails make a appointment to get a light massage.
