I too am self employeed and couldn't be down long. I went in on a Friday morning at 6am and was home by 3pm. I was a little sore but took no pain medications after leaving the hospital. I went in to work a little in the office on Sunday because I was bored stiff. Went back to work on Monday bright and early full time. I was sore some but it got much better each day and after about 4 days the soreness was gone. Good luck.