Ah the unknowables, Now they are something I don't know about
I myself find Miracle-Mineral-Supplement taste quite tolerable, I wouldn't rate is any worse than lugols
but then I've only taken 2 or 3 drops Lugols at once
Ever tried some thing like qigong, yoga or even zapping or similar device for pain
Energy blocks are the cause of pain and stiffness according to TCM, They can be caused by tension, infection or other obstructions hence these exercises promoting energy and blood flow can help. Infection may arise where there is stagnation
Even pulsed electricity may help clear them as with zapping
Sitting around a lot causes stagnation as does too much sleep
Maybe Miracle-Mineral-Supplement will help, I'm not sure it can help tension though