"Suffering from Back Pain for 20 Years, I Nearly Gave Up Hope of Ever Getting Better"
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A Patient’s Journey with PSLD: Endoscopic Back Surgery That Changed Her Life
"I kept wondering whether I would ever get better or if this was just how I’d have to live the rest of my life."
A Patient’s Journey with PSLD: Endoscopic Back Surgery That Changed Her Life
"I kept wondering whether I would ever get better or if this was just how I’d have to live the rest of my life."
Those are the heartfelt words of Ms. Nongyao, who had suffered from chronic back pain for nearly 20 years. The pain haunted her every day, becoming a burden that disrupted her life in unimaginable ways.
The Onset of Pain
Ms. Nongyao began her working life at a factory 27 years ago, lifting heavy items daily—never realizing that this could mark the beginning of her lifelong pain.
“At first, it was just mild back pain, something I could tolerate. I didn’t think much of it,” she recalled, her expression reflecting how she underestimated the symptoms. What she thought was ordinary muscle strain eventually worsened with age, intensifying year by year.
Pain That Worsened Over Time
By the time she was in her 50s, the pain had become severe. Her voice carried the fatigue and suffering of years endured.
“It was a sharp, shooting pain radiating down to my hip and leg. Sometimes I could barely walk,” she shared. She sought help from every possible source—modern medicine, traditional massage, and even spiritual healers—but nothing relieved the worsening agony.
Disappointments and Despair
“It really didn’t go away… It was unbearable. I tried everything, but nothing worked,” Ms. Nongyao said with a tense voice. Her eyes revealed deep frustration—was she doomed to a life of endless pain?
A Turning Point Through a Friend’s Advice
Her turning point came through a recommendation from a friend who had recovered from the same condition.
“She told me, ‘Just go. Trust me. It worked for me.’ That was all I needed,” Ms. Nongyao recalled. That suggestion led her to S Spine & Joint Hospital—an encounter that would change her life for the better.
Precise Diagnosis and Treatment
She was diagnosed with a herniated disc compressing her nerves—a condition requiring surgery. Not long after undergoing endoscopic surgery, she noticed a drastic change.
“It’s gone. The pain is really gone! I feel so much better—I can sleep in any position without any discomfort now.”
Back to a Normal Life
Ms. Nongyao ended her story with a smile that reflected genuine happiness.
“It was so worth it. I got my life back—no more suffering,” she said, relieved to return to her everyday routine without the constant torment of back pain. Her decision to seek proper treatment gave her a new lease on life.
🙏 Thank you, Ms. Nongyao, for trusting S Spine & Joint Hospital to be a part of your journey toward better health.
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