Trying self acupuncture due to cost - Thoughts?

This is probably the answer that you expected, but my answer is not to do it. Not only can you harm yourself and cause more trouble (nerve damage, etc.), but with such a limited approach as can be gathered in a few days/weeks of study you will very likely not get any result at all. Honestly, acupuncture compared to western procedures is extremely cost effective and if you want to get well I would strongly suggest you see a practitioner.

Generally acupuncturists do far more than acupuncture - they may do cupping, moxibustion, herbal medicine, tuina (chinese medical massage), offer stretching/self-help techniques, etc. Particularly if you have an issue that western medicine didn’t help with at all - your ability with such limited understanding to help yourself is likely very limited.

On your own you would have better luck with deeper fascia massage (possibly with a massage tool) and some moxibustion in the area.