Back surgery gives new lease of life to retired radiographer

The lumbar spine supports the weight of the head, chest, and upper body and over time, this stress causes wear and tear. [Courtesy]

For over 15 years, Gilbert Aduda endured excruciating back pain that robbed him of even the simplest joys of life.

A retired radiographer from Kochia West in Homa Bay, Aduda could no longer sweep his house, bend, or walk short distances without feeling as if his spine were on fire. “Even lifting a broom was unbearable,” he recalls, his voice heavy with emotion.