Backward

I hunted on the internet today, fruitlessly, for information about where MedX machines can be found in Europe.

The machine I have in mind was recommended in Bonn for me, to strengthen my lower back muscles. I think it would also be ideal for Clive.

I phoned a contact we have at the White Cross (Croce Bianca), a voluntary ambulance service which has transported Clive to Germany 3 times now for treatment under the E112.

He’d never heard of a MedX machine and seemed very doubtful about finding one anywhere.

Which basically means that the only help around here for an ailing back is a corset provided by the Orthopedic Centre.

My 'bespoke' corset

Mine is made-to-measure which means it’s not too long or too short, and not too far round or too little round. It doesn’t reflect the direction of the curvature of my spine, and in fact would be exactly the same if the curvature were reversed.

I showed it to the spinal surgeon in Bonn calling it ‘the Italian solution’. He said it was of no benefit whatsoever.