Real Experience: Kong Saharat’s Journey from a Physically Intense Lifestyle to Modern Treatment

Kong reflects on his younger years. While many saw him as calm and well-mannered, his real life was anything but. “You could say I was a bit wild—I’ve always liked thrill-seeking, high-adrenaline activities,” he says with a smile.

He fondly recalls his favorite pastimes—jet skiing for hours at a time, sometimes even competing in races, and long motorcycle touring trips with friends that lasted from dawn till dusk. He truly lived life to the fullest. 

A Single Snap That Changed Everything

But life took a sudden turn. In the middle of one of these exhilarating activities, he heard a loud “pop” in his back. A burning sensation shot down from his back to his legs—an intense pain so severe it nearly brought him to his knees.

“I was shocked. I could barely walk. I had to bend over and slowly shuffle forward in pain,” he said. Still, he tried to tell himself it would go away—but this pain was unlike anything he’d experienced before. Even simple movements, like shifting in bed, became a struggle.

He tried several treatment methods, and while the pain subsided somewhat, an odd discomfort lingered. “It wasn’t unbearable anymore, but it was annoying—tightness, tension, and stiffness in spots from my legs to my lower back. It disrupted my daily life.”

Finding the Cause, Fixing the Root—and Getting Life Back Quickly

Still passionate about his active lifestyle, he couldn’t shake the worry that things might worsen. That led him to search for a place that could truly help—and he was lucky. A friend who had gone through a similar experience recommended S Spine Hospital, a spine-specialized medical center.

When he met with the doctor, a physical exam was followed by an MRI scan—but this one was done in a standing position. “I had only ever heard of MRI scans in a lying position, but the doctor explained how this upright MRI gives a clearer view of how the spine behaves during normal activities.” 

“You can see everything clearly. The doctor explained that standing reflects real-life posture—how we walk, stand, move. It helps us understand the actual condition of the spine and discs in motion.”

What reassured him most was how straightforward and transparent the medical team was. “They explained everything in a way I could understand—direct and honest, without making small issues sound worse than they were.”

S Spine’s MIS Technique: Making Surgery Less Intimidating

Most people are afraid of surgery, associating it with large incisions and long recoveries. But for Kong, that perception changed completely.

“The surgery I thought would involve a big open wound turned out to be a minimally invasive procedure. The incision was tiny—about the size of a pen tip or a needle. There was almost no blood loss.”

“If I had known this earlier, it would’ve saved me so much time,” Kong says. Having experienced the professionalism and effectiveness of care at S Spine Hospital, he’s now back doing what he loves—living life on his own adventurous terms.

Thank you, Kong Saharat, for trusting S Spine Hospital with your care.