pumping advice !!

i am pretty much exclusively pumping for now (i will try to breastfeed her one in a while) since i have a very forceful letdown and she will not latch well because of it. i’m trying to learn how to pump more effectively but it always leaves my nips swollen and painful as well as kinda cracked at the base (i’m not sure if that’s normal tho), i’ve been trying the fridge hack and it’s helped a lot, i’ve also been wanting to try the pitcher method but i’ve heard mixed reviews with it so i’m not sure if i should try it (i’m really leaning in y to try it tho). please let me know your opinions on these method/hacks and also if you have any advice or tips and tricks to help they would be greatly appreciated!! thank you so much for taking your time to read this and i hope you have an amazing day/night!!🫶🏻