I am no expert, but here are some tips to survive PIO shots

# warm the PIO, by placing it under arm or between hot pads, it makes drawing PIO easier

# make sure you are injecting in correct region , upper outer region of buttocks, you will hit fewer viens( your nurse can mark the region for you)

#lay down or keep pressure of the side you are injecting, makes it easier for needle to go in.

# I generally use numbing cream to numb area and take shot 40 min after application.. it makes my life bit better

#after shot massage area to distribute oil so lumps are not formed

# Hot pads/ bags helps to distribute oil - put pad for 20 mins after shot should help with oil absorption in muscle

# walking after shot , helps in oil absorption and also prevents muscle from cranking.

All the best everyone