I Struggled with Spine Problems for Over 10 Years—Tried Everything But Nothing Worked

From Years of Suffering to Walking Again in Just One Day 

Mr. Steven Sai Pin Loy shared his story before receiving treatment at S Spine Hospital. He had endured chronic back pain for over a decade. Walking long distances was nearly impossible due to leg pain and numbness that made him reluctant to walk. He tried every recommended treatment for his radiating back and leg pain—ranging from alternative therapies to conventional medical treatments—but nothing relieved his symptoms. In fact, the pain that radiated down his legs worsened over time. 

He later sought spinal physical therapy treatment abroad under the recommendation of a specialist, hoping this would finally be the solution. Initially, his symptoms improved—he could walk longer distances—but over time, the pain returned. Eventually, it became so severe that he could no longer walk independently due to sharp radiating pain in both legs. Painkillers and muscle relaxants were ineffective, and even revisiting his original doctor provided no relief. 

He then learned that a younger acquaintance had similar symptoms and had successfully been treated at S Spine Hospital. Although he drove past the hospital every day, he had never noticed it before. Once he found out it was a specialized spine hospital, he decided to stop in and consult a doctor right away. 

After describing his years of pain to the doctor, he was preliminarily diagnosed with nerve compression caused by a herniated disc. To confirm the cause, the doctor ordered an MRI scan. The results revealed spinal canal narrowing due to a herniated disc pressing on the nerves. The most suitable treatment in his case was laser ablation therapy. At first, he was skeptical—“Can lasers really treat this?”—but the doctor showed him a video that explained every step of the procedure. He was impressed by how minimally invasive it was, how little pain was involved, and how much faster recovery was compared to traditional surgery. Having seen friends suffer through long recoveries after surgery, he was amazed to learn that this method could allow him to walk again the very next day. That was the deciding factor in choosing to proceed with treatment at S Spine Hospital. 

The morning after his procedure, Mr. Steven tested himself by trying to get out of bed—still fearing the pain might return. To his surprise, the back pain was completely gone. There was only minor numbness in his legs, which the doctor explained was due to prolonged nerve compression and would gradually fade. The doctor also provided guidance on post-treatment self-care. Mr. Steven was astonished and deeply grateful to be able to walk again, pain-free—just like before.