Siobhan had experienced mild low back pain for several years, but was able to remain active in both her work and hobbies initially. However, after an injury in which she cracked a bone in her back she was in far more pain and became much more disabled. She was told her spine was seriously damaged, […]

Michael experienced severe back, buttock and leg pain for several years. It greatly affected his ability to participate in his normal sporting and social life. MRI scans showed disc bulges which he was told would limit how much physical activity he would ever be able to do. He discusses here the impact of the pain […]

Michael experienced severe back and leg pain while lifting one day. Over the next year, the pain returned whenever he tried to resume normal physical activities. It affected his ability to work, play golf and enjoy life in general. He was told he had damaged discs, nerves and that his spine was twisted. He became […]

Anita experienced severe back pain after a fall. Over the next seven years, the pain increased and affected her quality of life in several ways. She received lots of treatment, but if anything her disability increased over time. She discusses here the impact of chronic pain on her life, and how she has regained a […]

Despite having no low back pain during early childhood, Kristien (now 42) was made aware by medical professionals that her back was ‘not normal’ (‘scoliosis, leg length discrepencies, hypermobility etc). After being involved in a motor vehicle accident (at the age of 20) she developed neck pain and some mild low back pain. An MRI […]