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[eIn07912]

I've been to the guys in Itaewon several times, but my neck is still killing me.

Was wondering if anyone has had any luck with someone else?

I down handfuls of tylenol every day to just dull the pain, I really want to get this straightened out. I would go see a more traditional doctor, but I'm afraid they're just going to throw a Rx at me. I'm seeking a more permanent solution.

[isitts]

I'm sorry no one has answered you until now. But in case you still need the info, and/or for the benefit of others who found this thread, I'll make some suggestions.

First of all, which Itaewon guys are you seeing? Create Wellness (Dr. Yoo and co.) or New York Wholistic? Which ever one isn't working, maybe try the other one. They're both in Itaewon.

I go to Create Wellness. Dr. Yoo isn't in much anymore, so I see Dr. Will. I find him to be quite good. Though I am curious to try New York Wholistic as well.

Here are the links to those offices:

Create Wellness:
http://www.createwellnesscenter.com/

New York Wholistic (2 links):
http://www.korea4expats.com/service-New-York-Wholistic-Care-Chiropractor-in-Itaewon-Seoul-624.html

http://nywholisticcare.com/main_e.html

[Michael_75]

[isitts]

I haven't been to NY Wholistic.

Create Wellness charges 48,000/visit (or 36,000/visit if you prepay for 10 visits). Teacher's pay 36,000/visit, however the office has recently put a tax on individual payments (about 10%) because their lease payments have gone up.

Anyway, first visit is about 48,000 won plus, I think 36,000 won for the examination.

Consultation is free if you tell them you were referred. I told them I'd been referred to them by Dave's ESL Cafe. That worked.

I see Dr. Will.

Also, they do have various kinds of massage; Tai, Sweedish, Korean, and others. Massage price varies depending on how long you have it for.

You can call their office. They speak English.

If I ever do check out NY Wholistic, I'll post something, because so far I haven't heard any reviews. Well, no. D.D. has referred people to NYW and said they were happy.

[isitts]

Anyway, I definitely recommend trying chiropractic and massage. It's helped me a great deal. It does more to solve problems with your body than painkillers.

But depending on the nature of your problem, might not be fixed in one visit.

Anyway, hope this helps.

[Michael_75]

Thanks, I'm going to try a local accupuncturist first and then I'll try them.

[isitts]

Awesome. acupuncture is great, too. It won't fix subluxations in your spine, but it's definitely a gentle form of treatment. I've used it to compliment chiropractic.

Acupuncture helps a lot of different problems. I just went to the acupuncturist today to help with my digestion and circulation.

I'm also going to look into jiap. It's kind of a Korean version of shiatsu massage.

But, yeah. Do what works for you. Good luck to you!

[Dazed and Confused]

I have terrible neck pain which results in migrain headaches. Years ago I tried chiroprators and found them to be useless. Now I go to a pain management clinic. The Doctor gives injections into the muscle in my neck and sometimes back. It is virtually painless! All for the grand total of 9,600 won. The pain goes away within minutes and I go on my merry way.

[isitts]

Taking care of pain does not equate to taking care of the problem. Pain is the means of communication your body uses to tell you there's a problem. If you silence the pain without addressing the underlying problem, all you've done is cut off communication with your body.

Finding a good chiropractor is difficult. there have been a lot that haven't worked for me. But when I found a good one, they were great.

I'm not saying chiropractic is the only way to solve problems. And maybe it's not for everyone. I've also used acupuncture, acupressure, qigong, massage therapy, and am currently looking into jiap.

As I told Michael_75, it all depends on the nature of your problems. If the injections worked for you, that's fine. I'm just apprehensive about that kind of problem solving as I've had bad results from that approach.

Everyone's gotta do what works best for them. I just offer my 2 cents.

[Michael_75]