Case 25 – Chronic Disc-Related Low Back Pain Without Surgery

A senior hospital nurse presented with over three years of persistent lower back pain caused by intervertebral disc degeneration. Due to the chronic nature of her symptoms, colleagues within a teaching hospital advised that spinal surgery was the only long-term solution. Without surgery, she was told she would require ongoing treatment every few days to manage pain.

Case 25: A senior nurse with chronic disc-related low back pain remained pain-free for over two years after a single targeted treatment, avoiding spinal surgery.

Following a single targeted assessment and treatment session focused on spinal mechanics and load distribution, her lower back pain resolved completely. At follow-up more than two years later, she remained pain-free and fully functional without further treatment or surgery.

Clinical Practice: Heal Young Massage

Evidence-based remedial massage and movement rehabilitation services.