Live life to the fullest…but your body is starting to send signals.

Kong Saharat shared that during his younger years, everyone saw him as polite and well-behaved. But who would have known that his life was actually like that of any other guy – full of wildness and a love of challenges? “I was really mischievous. I liked things that were adventurous and exciting,” Kong recalled with a smile, reminiscing about his past and the thrilling activities he regularly engaged in, such as jet skiing, which he was passionate about. “When I wasn’t working, I’d go to the lake and ride all day. I even competed sometimes.” And then there were his motorcycle touring trips with friends, riding across provinces from morning till night. He truly lived life to the fullest.

In the blink of an eye... life can change.

But then life took an unexpected turn. Amidst the fun and excitement, a sudden "crack" sound came from behind, followed by a burning, numb sensation that spread from his back down to his legs. The pain was so sudden and severe he could barely stand. "I was in shock. I could barely walk. I had to hunch over and slowly, supporting myself, with great pain." But he told himself it would be alright, that it would go away. However, this pain was unlike any other. Every movement, even changing his sleeping position, was different. After trying various treatments, the symptoms improved to some extent, but the strange feeling remained. "It's more annoying than anything else. It's aching, stiff, tense in specific spots from my legs to my buttocks. It's not severely painful, but it interferes with my daily life."

Treat the root cause... fix the problem at the right point, and you can return to your normal life quickly.

However, because she still loved the activity she did, she was worried that it might get worse. So she started searching for a place that she thought could cure her symptoms. Fortunately, she met a friend who had experience with treatment and recommended S Spine and Joint Hospital, a specialized hospital for spine and joint diseases.

On the day I saw the doctor, I had a physical examination and the doctor referred me for an MRI. Here, they use a standing MRI machine. Initially, I thought MRI machines were only available in lying position. The doctor explained the differences between the two.

"We saw clearly from every angle. The doctor explained that a standing MRI, which simulates real-life situations like standing and walking, clearly shows the condition of our bones and intervertebral discs in various parts of our body, making it easier to visualize."

But what reassured me the most was, "I understood immediately after listening. They spoke frankly and didn't blow up a small matter into something that would make me anxious."

Minimally invasive surgery…changing your perspective on what you once feared.

Everyone is afraid of surgery because, in many people's minds, it's a big deal. But for P' Kong, that perception has completely changed today.

"I thought surgery would be a big deal, involving a large incision, but here they use a very minimally invasive technique, with incisions the size of a pen tip or a needle hole. There's practically no blood loss."

"If I had known this, I would have come a long time ago, and the problem would have been over," said P' Kong, who experienced the professional treatment firsthand. He saved time and was able to return to his life, fulfilling his desires as a true "adventurous" man.

Thank you, Khun Kong, for trusting S Spine & Joint Hospital to take care of you.