Progress Report: Harry Heinrich


Date of birth: 04.05.57
Occupation: self-employed textile merchant


What was your condition like before you started MST?

I had been in pain for many years following surgery for a prolapsed disc L4/L5. Despite extensive treatment, e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy, acupuncture and other physical treatments my symptoms had not disappeared. When I first visited the practice of Dr. Alfen in Würzburg I was hardly able to walk or sit.


What effect did MST have on your condition?

When I first visited him and started therapy, it was impossible to do the strength measurements because the pain was so bad and my range of motion so poor. However, after a few sessions, my strength started to return and my condition stabilised.

After about 10 sessions, I was able to start training on Kieser machines as well. This resulted in further improvements and increases in strength.

How are you now?

That was 4 years ago. My condition remains good and stable. Provided I do the exercises at Kieser Training regularly I am free from symptoms.  I can also to a range of sports without a problem.

MST gave me my back my mobility and my joie de vivre. My only regret is that I did not know about MST earlier. If I had, it is likely that I could have spared myself years of agony and possibly I could have also avoided unsuccessful surgery.