Neurology/Neurosurgery in Dongsam-dong, Busan, Korea

One afternoon, while bending over, I suddenly had a muscle spasm. The pain in my lower back was so severe that it was very difficult to stand up, sit down, or walk. Even after taking Tylenol painkillers and buying and wearing a back brace, the pain was still intense. I called and visited the clinic that same day without an appointment and explained my symptoms. The doctor said the pain seemed more like it could be caused by a disc problem than by simple muscle pain in the lower back, and suggested taking an X-ray and discussing it again afterward. After taking the X-ray and having another consultation, I was told that it was not a herniated disc, but that the spaces between my vertebrae were narrower than normal and that the pain was due to inflammation. I received two injections to reduce the inflammation in my spine, and was prescribed a muscle relaxant and an anti-inflammatory painkiller. The doctor showed me pictures of the proper sitting and sleeping positions, explained everything in detail, and taught me how to take good care of myself to prevent it from happening again. The radiologic technologist did not understand my dialect very well, but I appreciated how they still tried their best to explain things to me. Consultation