Siobhan’s story: “my vertebra was permanently crushed ………they couldn’t operate because it was too dangerous”
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 […]
27
Jun
Michael’s story: “all along you are told to protect yourself………looking back now, i was probably doing more damage”
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 […]
13
Jun
Michael’s story: “an enormous effect physically, and even more so mentally”
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 […]
05
Jun
Anita’s story: “The scans showed nothing….. there was no hope”
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, […]
14
Apr
Kristien’s story (in Dutch)
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). […]
04
Jul