a new prescription

I had my annual physical today.  I do these once every two or three years.  I met my new doctor and I like her very much.  She's young and seems very common sense.  Generally speaking, I'm in good shape, but I told her I was having a weird tingling sensation in my left shoulder. She checked my shoulders, said I am very tense in my shoulders and recommended I get some massages. Well now I have to do it, right?  I mean if the doctor tells me to, it's not a luxury. She also told me that I'm due for a colonoscopy but that doesn't sound like near as much fun.