[shields_support]

HELP!

I need to find somewhere (nice) that can put me in traction today (English speaking).

My regular place in Jordan cannot fit me in and I'm crippled.

Very basic, I need about 35/45 kg's for 30 / 40 mins and everything will 'snap' back into place.

I need to work tomorrow and in my present state that's impossible....

Anyone know anywhere near Wanchai, Admiralty, Central?

Please remember, I'm a man and that means the pain is worse for me

[goodbye kitty]

I'm just a little intrigued by your posting. Firstly....what exactly does traction do to you? Secondly, have you looked into alternatives for a quick fix-up, like chiro, acupuncture etc? Hope you're better....my husband is in everlasting back pain so I can sympathize

[KnowItAll]

If you have insurance, try getting in touch the DBC Spine Care Center at the Canossa in Central.

http://www.canossahospital.org.hk/eng/eng_index.htm

(Click on the DBC link)

http://www.canossahospital.org.hk/dbc/dbc.htm

Not sure if they'll do the traction for you -- as a self diagnosed treatment or if they'll need to do the full diagnosis.

[shields_support]

Hello and thanks for the replies

KIA, I'll check out the canossa but it's generally a quick fix I need..

Kitty, I actually slipped a disk about 9 years ago climbing a 2 inch step! Carried home by a bus driver no less!
Ever since I've suffered from what they tell me is sciatica. Nerves get trapped and then I'm knacked.

My secretary was in a right state the other day as I fell to the floor moaning, screaming and twitching. I haven't been like that since the last time Laguna!

I've had acupuncture, rubbing, kicking and all of the associated punching that goes with it but being pulled apart by a traction machine generally works for me.

I'm told a simple operation (about 60K) will sort it out but I never get around to it.

I eventually got into my usual place but they only put me on 25kg of pull which is no use...I'm 6 foot and built nicely to match

I stood here typing this as I have now not sat down for 3 days....bed for the holidays with some nice drugs!