Avoid costly surgery, conquer pain with innovative programme

Many people experience back and neck pain at some point, particularly those who spend long hours sitting behind a computer. And before long, they end up in a specialist’s consulting room, facing the possibility of surgery, extended absence from work, and a long road to recovery.

The good news is that most back and neck problems can be managed successfully without surgical intervention, avoiding the financial strain and disruption of hospitalisation and post-operative care. Thanks to an innovative treatment programme Medihelp offers its members in cooperation with Documentation Based Care (DBC), you can conquer your pain without surgery.

Cynthia Jonker from Medihelp’s Health Innovation team explains, “The DBC programme improves the general flexibility of the spinal column, strengthens targeted back muscles to relieve pain, and lets you regain normal back and neck function. Developed in Finland, it is currently used with great success in more than 22 countries on 5 continents.”

Take charge of your pain

According to Cynthia, most people with back or neck pain don’t have major spine damage, and can treat and even cure their pain.

“Guidance on how to use the spine and lead a normal life is an important component of the treatment. Exercises with appropriate weights and motions target the trunk muscles, helping to restore mobility and control, with relaxation also being an essential part of the programme,” says Cynthia.

The programme is available to all members (except MedMove! members) who suffer from back and neck pain, and is a prerequisite for spinal column surgery. Members who are interested in the DBC programme as an alternative to the drastic step of spinal surgery can contact their nearest DBC clinic for an evaluation to determine if they qualify.

“All treatment must be done by DBC doctors at DBC clinics to ensure that DBC’s treatment procedures are followed for the best outcome.”

“Treatment the highlight of my week”

After completing Medihelp’s DBC treatment programme over six weeks, Piet Coen has renewed energy and strength to play with his two young children.

“It is an awesome programme. My weekly treatments were the highlight of my week. I learned a lot and now know which exercises and stretches are good for lower back pain,” says Piet.

“It’s never too early to start taking care of your back, and surgery is definitely not always the only answer,” says Piet, who has suffered from lower back pain since primary school. “

I’m grateful that I can teach my children how to take care of their bodies. Although I still need to work hard to build my core strength and keep the pain at bay, the results from the programme speak for themselves. I’ve even encouraged my mother and sister to join the DBC programme,” says Piet. For more information about the DBC treatment programme, click here.

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