I felt a pull on my back at lunchtime wednesday; and the pain got gradually worst and by time I was about to leave the office for home, I was 'standing' like the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

My children called me an “Immortal” as I am one of those people who hardly ever fall sick (touch wood). But being human, and as tall people are commonly afflicted with, my Achilles’ heel is my lower back. My poor posture (I tend to slump when I sit) certainly does not help. So before it gets worst, I decided to go for a full body massage at one of the ‘blind center’ massages place; to give them some business as that’s their main source of income. I had previously been massaged by Stewart Renggie (hp 013-8168799) of FortuneLand Health Services Centre (082-241741) and so I called him for an appointment and he was only available at 6pm. So I went straight there from the office. At R$25/- for an hour’s worth, it’s very good value for money in a modest but clean surroundings on the first floor of a row of shophouses just off Rock Road. As Stewart massaged me we chatted between my moaning and groaning when he pressed (shiatsu style) on a tender spot. Stewart is a competent masseur and a relaxed and cheerful person; and I felt grateful for his care and attention.

I walked out feeling much better and relieved that my backache is on the mend. A backache is a gentle (but painful) reminder not to take my back or anything or anyone for granted and to count my blessings; and also to sit upright when typing this blog! Be Well !

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