Back pain is not a minor issue.

"It hurts all the time. My back hurts all day and night to the point I can't sleep. I have to walk with my body hunched over to avoid the pain... Life is really difficult."

Ms. Thiparat suffered from a herniated disc due to improper exercise technique. What was once a healthy daily activity unexpectedly became the source of her suffering.

At first, she thought it was just minor back pain from weightlifting, but it soon worsened every day. The lower back pain radiated down her right leg like a squeezing wound, her leg was numb to the point she could barely walk, and every movement—standing, walking, or lying down—was filled with pain.

The most agonizing thing is "sleeping." Turning over hurts, and there's no position that makes me comfortable. I can barely sleep all night. This chronic condition has lasted for over 5 months, leaving my body and mind exhausted to the point of near hopelessness.

I've tried everything, but it won't go away.

She tried various methods, including chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, and acupuncture, but everything only provided temporary relief; the pain always returned.

"Every time I thought it was getting better, it would hurt even more. I started to wonder if I had to live with this back pain and numbness radiating down my legs for the rest of my life."

A turning point of hope.

On a day when she thought everything was hopeless and she would have to endure the pain forever, Ms. Thiparat read about the experiences of patients who had been treated for similar conditions at S Spine and Joint Hospital and were able to return to normal lives. This rekindled her hopelessness.

"They've recovered from their back pain, so why can't we?" Hope that had faded… is beginning to rekindle.

An examination that reveals the truth.

When she went to see a doctor, she underwent a thorough examination, and the MRI results shocked her. The images clearly showed that a herniated spinal disc was compressing a nerve, which was the cause of her pain.

The doctor explained that if left untreated, the condition could worsen, affecting walking and potentially requiring major surgery in the future. The best option is Percutaneous Stenoscopic Lumbar Decompression (PSLD) surgery, which requires no large incision, is less painful, and allows for faster recovery, providing peace of mind.

📚 Minimally invasive surgery for disc stenosis using the PSLD technique.

📚 Standing MRI: Discovering the Causes of Back Pain

Changes that happen overnight.

Ms. Thiparat decided to undergo treatment that day, and what happened after she recovered was a feeling she never expected.

"The pain that was with me every day... it disappeared instantly. My legs, which were so sore I couldn't walk, are standing steadily again. It was so fast, I can hardly believe it. Last night I was in so much pain I cried, but this morning... it's like I've been given a new life."

Thank you, Ms. Thiparat, for trusting S Spine & Joint Hospital to care for you and for sharing your experience with spinal disc treatment, enabling you to once again enjoy pain-free moments of happiness.