MRI

My upper back has been bothering me for over a year. I've seen massage therapists, physiotherapists and even snake oil salesmen (chiropractors). Just before I left Canada I saw a sports medecine doctor. She suggested that I get an MRI and I mentioned that I was going to Japan for six months. She responded, "Well, if I prescribe it now you should only have to wait a couple of months after you get back." That's right, a possible eight month weight for an MRI. Last Wednesday I saw a doctor here in Japan. Three days later I had my MRI. I had to pay about $70 but I would say it was worth it.