26/07/2025
Some stories stay with us. Here’s a glimpse into one of our patient’s journey that reminded us why we do what we do.
Kai (not his real name, in his 40s) always believed in hard work. In his younger days, he took on physically demanding jobs, slogging long hours, heavy lifting with no complaints. He was proud of what he did to support his family. But over the years, that hard work left its mark.
He began to feel pain in his mid-back. At first, he ignored it. Life became busy and like many, he put his needs last. But the pain didn’t go away. It got worse.
It was when he struggled to carry his little girl in his arms, and couldn’t lie down flat without wincing, that he realised something needed to change.
When we met Kai, we could see how much pain he was holding in. His spine had gone through wear and tear that doesn’t happen overnight. His joints were strained and his muscles locked up in spasm.
What followed wasn’t a miracle cure. It started with small steps like gentle treatments, daily stretches, determination, and patience.
Bit by bit, he began to move easier. The pain eased. Sleep came back. And one day, without even thinking about it, he scooped his daughter up, just like he used to.
That smile on his face? It was everything.
