Patient Story · Lumbar Disc & Back Pain Recovery

Rohin Narendrakant Vadera

A 57-year-old British expatriate with chronic lower back pain, multi-level disc degeneration, and left leg radiculopathy, treated at Bangkok Regenerative Center with DiscFX, stem cell and PRP intra-discal therapy, traction, and high power laser – achieving 80% improvement and avoiding spinal surgery.

Lumbar disc degeneration · L4/5 & L5/S1

Left leg radiculopathy · Muscle weakness

June 2025 · 6-month follow-up

Age

57

Nationality

British

Primary condition

Chronic lower back pain with degenerative discs (L4/5, L5/S1)

Sex

Male

Treatment location

BRC - Bangkok, Thailand

Secondary condition

Left leg radiculopathy, muscle weakness

Primary Goal

Relieve pain and avoid lumbar surgery

Pain Reduction

Immediate relief: ~80% better at 6 months

outcome

Returned to normal life without surgery

Before Treatment

For years, Mr. Rohin lived with chronic lower back pain and severe radiating symptoms into his left leg. Despite conservative measures, his pain and functional limitations progressed to the point where spinal surgery was being seriously considered.

Patient Insight

“The chronic back pain and leg symptoms were severely affecting my daily life. I was facing the possibility of surgery and wanted to find an effective alternative.”

– Rohin V., United Kingdom

MRI findings · Lumbar spine (10 May 2025)

  • Mild lumbar spondylosis (spinal arthritis)
  • Grade I retrolisthesis of L5 on S1 (backward slippage of vertebra)
  • Degenerative disc disease at L4/5 and L5/S1 levels
  • Left L5/S1 subarticular disc protrusion (bulging disc)
  • Mild central spinal canal stenosis (narrowing of the canal)
  • Bilateral lateral recess stenosis

Impact on daily life and sport

  • Chronic pain affecting sleep, work, and concentration
  • Leg weakness limiting walking distance and stair use
  • Reduced participation in normal daily activities and exercise
  • Ongoing worry about needing major spine surgery
  • Traveling internationally to Thailand to seek non-surgical options

Treatment Received

Mr. Rohin completed a 1-week intensive lumbar disc program combining DiscFX decompression, stem cell and PRP intra-discal injections, traction, and high power laser therapy – designed to decompress nerves, regenerate disc tissue, and relieve pain without open surgery.

 

Program Duration

1-week intensive

Follow-up

1 week, 1, 3, 6 months

Regenerative protocol · Step-by-step

DiscFX (DFX) at L4/5 and L5/S1

Minimally invasive disc procedure to decompress the affected discs, reduce disc pressure, and create space for targeted biologic therapy.

Stem cell + PRP intra-discal therapy

Combined stem cell and platelet-rich plasma injections directly into the degenerative discs to support regeneration, reduce inflammation, and promote long-term disc health.

Lumbar traction · 3 sessions

Controlled spinal traction to gently open disc spaces, reduce nerve compression, and enhance the effects of the DiscFX and biologic injections.

High power laser therapy · 6 sessions

Deep-penetrating laser applied to the lumbar region to modulate pain, improve circulation, and accelerate tissue healing around the affected nerve roots.

The protocol targeted both mechanical compression and biological degeneration, aiming to relieve symptoms, stabilize function, and avoid the need for lumbar spine surgery.

After Treatment

From rapid improvement within 24 hours to approximately 80% recovery at 6 months, Mr. Rohin was able to avoid spinal surgery, regain functional capacity, and return to his normal life back in the UK.

Immediate relief within 24 hours

~80% better at 6 months

Leg radiculopathy improved

Spinal surgery avoided

In the patient’s words

“In the first few days after treatment, I experienced immediate relief and a significant reduction in pain. Over the first week, the nerve pain continued to decrease and my movement became easier. By three months, my leg pain had improved noticeably and daily activities were much more comfortable. At six months, I was about 80% better overall and able to avoid surgery. I am very satisfied with the result.”

– Rohin V., United Kingdom

Immediate & early response

First week

  • Continued reduction in lower back and leg pain
  • Nerve pain down the left leg decreased steadily
  • Movement and transfers became progressively easier
  • Improved confidence in back stability for daily tasks
  • Returned to the UK with a clear follow-up plan

Medium-term gains

Month 6

  • Approximately 80% overall improvement in pain and function
  • Substantial pain reduction maintained without escalation of care
  • Leg radiculopathy and nerve symptoms largely resolved
  • Successfully avoided planned spinal surgery
  • Restored quality of life and satisfaction with outcome

Medical Summary

DiscFX decompression combined with intra-discal stem cell and PRP therapy, lumbar traction, and high power laser provided effective non-surgical management of multi-level lumbar disc degeneration with nerve compression, leading to substantial pain reduction, improved function, and avoidance of spinal surgery in a 57-year-old patient.

Individual results may vary. Outcomes depend on disc degeneration severity, degree of nerve compression, overall health, age, and adherence to post-treatment care.

Approach

Regenerative, minimally invasive, non-surgical lumbar program

Key success

Rapid relief and ~80% recovery at 6 months with surgery avoided

Clinical learning

Multi-level lumbar disc disease with radiculopathy can respond to disc decompression plus biologics

Treatment approach

DiscFX reduced mechanical disc pressure, while stem cell and PRP injections addressed disc degeneration at a biological level. Traction and high power laser supported decompression and tissue healing, creating an optimal environment for nerve recovery and long-term symptom control – all delivered within a 1-week intensive plan tailored for an international patient.

Key results

  • Immediate pain relief within 24 hours after treatment
  • Progressive improvement to ~80% recovery by 6 months
  • Substantial improvement in leg radiculopathy and function
  • Successfully avoided lumbar spine surgery
  • Sustained gains at 6-month follow-up after returning to the UK
  • Effective outcome for an international patient in a 1-week intensive program

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Please note: Individual results may vary. Treatment outcomes depend on multiple factors including disc degeneration severity, nerve compression degree, overall health, age, and post-treatment care. This case demonstrates documented progressive improvement over 6 months following intensive regenerative treatment

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