Try taking a very hot shower and letting the water spray directly on your shoulder blades it will help dry it up faster

sports bra, breast pads, and take ibuprofen every 4 hours. mine dried up within 4-5 days.

Sports bra and tank top with bra in it and cabbage leaves!!

With my first, the pain was horible! The only thing that helped me was wrapping my boobs in ace bandages really tight and wearing a sports bra over that.