For the past three years I've had a series of back problems mainly stemming from a weightlifting fumble when I was in Korea. Having seen various doctors in NYC with little success I thought this would be a good idea. I've been prescribed physical therapy on many occasions, but the results, even after sticking with it for a few months were weak. From what I've seen, acupuncture in the west is more of a new age experimental practice and often quite expensive. In my old neighborhood of Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn I spoke with a specialist that charged $120 a session. Who can afford that? Well, I guess a lot of folks in that neighborhood, but for the average Joe it's not realistic. Over here Acupuncture perceptions are different than what I thought. Acupuncture is Chinese medicine and really only prescribed at Chinese medical clinics. Here, there are wester style clinics and Chinese medicine clinics. It seems that only old people and poor people go to Chinese medicine clinics. Rarely do people with money believe in Chinese medicine from what I'm told. This is interesting how these perceptions are completely different compared to the type of people that visit the acupuncturist in Carroll Gardens. I, or rather Luhan did some research and we found a Chinese clinic nearby. It lacks the fancy tranquil spa like qualities of the place in Brooklyn, but that's not what I'm looking for. The doctor took an x-ray and prescribed me to 10 sessions for a total of about $80. Does it help? I'm not sure yet...I'll see after a few sessions. The pre session cupping treatment is not something I thought was necessary, but the doctor sees otherwise. So, I get cupped. I have pictures of that, but only by request will they be made available. Here is what wikipedia has to say about cupping...if you are so inclined. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_cupping
3 comments:
A. I think that a more thorough explanation of cupping is in order because before checking the wikipedia link I thought you meant that your breasteses were being "cupped" by the doctor's hands.
B. You have a $33 credit in your Time Warner account. Might want to try to get that mailed to you or credited to your account online.
C. Help a fat man out! What's the food and booze like?
Yeah, I was thinking, when someone is "cupping" you they let you take pictures? I guess when they say "turn your head and cough" you just snap a quick cellphone pic.
Foreigners (we're all the same) can do anything they want.
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