Rachel’s spinal surgery story

"Spire Healthcare gave me my life back – they truly gave me my life back."

Rachel’s life was restricted by severe back pain. She struggled to stand long enough to cook a meal and couldn’t enjoy simple moments like taking her grandchildren to the park.

After an MRI scan revealed severe bulging discs in her spine, Rachel was referred to Spire Healthcare and seen within just 4 weeks. Her consultant talked her through the treatment options, and together they decided that spinal surgery was the best way forward.

Rachel recalls how the care she received made all the difference: “He [the consultant] quietly gave me confidence, the staff at Spire were brilliant, and the nurse I checked in with, she knew I was scared, and she took time with me .”

Sister Katy White, Ward Sister, who supported Rachel during recovery, explained: “As a nurse, it’s your role to make patients feel more comfortable and reassured — it’s about giving them the time, showing them care and compassion.”

Today, Rachel is pain-free and back to enjoying life as a grandma — even collecting her grandchildren from school without discomfort.

Her story is a reminder that with expert care, compassion, and the right treatment, it is possible to overcome back pain and get your life back. A huge thank you to Rachel for bravely sharing her spinal surgery journey with us.