Back Pain Testimonials
I've suffered with a bad back for over 5 years, a side effect of numerous knee operations. I visited osteopaths, shiropractors and ultimatelyhad scans and x-rays which finally gave me a diagnosis of prolapsed discs. Any treatment has been short-lived and I had come to the point of thinking nothing could really be done.
In May my wife persuaded me to go and have a chat with Jim of JT Ethos. By the end of our chat he told me he was confident that he could help me. The first session Jim fully assessed my body posture and flexibility. he then gave me exercises to do at home that would improve my core and work on deficiencies in my calves and hamstrings.
I couldn't believe the improvement in my back in just 1 week - my constant pain had gone!
Jim has explained that to have the long term benefit I must keep up with my exercise on a daily basiss. I have done this and Jim has monitored my progress weekly, addidng in other exercises as needed to further improve my core. I cannot believe the difference.
I can't recommend Jim Highly enough. I honestly thought that I would be suffering for the rest of my life.
So anyone who is suffering with a bad back or other joint inssues, I would defintely advise to give Jim a call and book an appointment. He doesn't just work on your physical body but also supports your mental well-being and diet. His hjolistic approach absolutely works!
Richard – Company Director (54)
** Disclaimer: Results may vary from one person to another.
“Jim was the 11th person I had seen with my back pain when I started working with him in 2006. Due to his thoroughness he not only designed an exercise program that helped improve by posture, core function and flexibility but he also identified the key reason why I had never fully recovered with all my other treatments. Within 24 hours Jim had totally cleared 95 % of the pain that I had been living with for years.
Although I naturally dislike exercise Jim has kept me motivated through a combination of structured programs with achievable goals, enjoyable on-to-one instruction and an attention to detail that ensures I exercise with good technique and do not get injured again.”
Purdip Verma - Jeweller (39)
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I had been suffering from a recurring back complaint for a number of years. I had previously tried both physiotherapy and Pilates which although helpful had not solved the problem.
The training I have done thus far has been very effective in improving the recurring back problem I have had in the past. I have found that Jim has taken the time to investigate the cause of the problem and has therefore been able to design an effective programme that is tailored to my individual needs – rather than other exercise regimes/programmes I have used in the past which I feel have been quite generic.
I have found Jim to be approachable and friendly which makes the pain of exercising slightly easier to bear!
Emma – Occupational Therapist (26)
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My main problem was my lower back which was causing me pain from an old injury and I had been going to a chiropractor but this was only a short term solution and wasn’t going to rectify the situation. I was also overweight and had struggled by myself at the gym to get motivated to train.
My back has dramatically improved and therefore my lifestyle has as it is no longer constantly affecting my day as before.
I have also lost weight and toned up which makes me feel fantastic.
Louise – Account Manager (26)
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I started work with JT in November 2016 - I had suffered with lower back problems and sciatica for a number of years which led me to the operating theatre on 3 occasions, one of which was fairly intrusive disc surgery which kept me off my bike and the golf course for 6 months. Since November 2016 I have, with Jim, developed a daily stretch routine - I experienced immediate benefits, both on and off the golf course, my whole posture moved from crouching at address to standing up right - a quick and eay fix to my "power" fade!
The strengtheing programme I have been on has also transformed my golf, I stay fresh, alert and focussed for the duration of the round now and suffer no pain or stiffness as the round develops - something I often suffered before. My iron play, particularly low irons - 3,4,5 have improved significantly. I plan to return to competition this summer and am confident the handicap will be coming down - much to the delight of my playing partners who have been losing some shillings recently!
Nigel Barrett (45), Computer Software Executive
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The whole experience has been an excellent one for me. Challenging both mentally and physically it has caused lasting change, not just in the target area of improving my back/neck but in the wider scope of my health, fitness, nutrition and thinking in these areas.
Rob Bradley – Property Developer (30)
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I was recommended to see Jim as part of a wider programme to solve on-going issues with my back. I have been a regular sportsman for all of my life primarily playing basketball and cycling. I have always struggled with flexibility and had a number of back injuries in the past. I drive a lot for a living and it was becoming impossible to drive for more than two hours, I was in discomfort most of the time and generally my mobility was becoming a limiting factor. After a number of intensive sessions with an osteopath, I was advised to have some sports massages to free up the muscles around the lower back, hence my referral to Jim.
What struck me straight away was that Jim was keen to understand what was going on in my life to understand all of the contributing factors to my situation, not just the physical ones, but the emotional ones too. He also focussed specifically on the areas of need. I have had sports massages before and they have been a total body massages. One of the first things Jim said was something along the lines of “I won’t have time to do a whole body massage in one hour and do it properly”. He focused on my almost solely on my lower back, hamstrings and IT bands. The questions, advice and opinions were very also different to what I had heard before but immediately made a lot of sense.
My back is now at the point where I don’t think of it as a problem anymore. I am having regular monthly sessions to keep me flexible and I will soon look to progress this into a wider programme of maintenance and strengthening to keep me mobile and playing the sports that I love.
Jim is approachable, friendly, knowledgeable and honest; I look forward to working with him for a many years to come.
David – Software Consultant (44)
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Prior to my injury I was very active, I played rugby 5-6 times per weeks for school and at county as well as regularly partaking in various other sports.
I had a back injury whilst playing rugby which left me unable to sit down and I was in chronic pain. I had seen numerous health professionals over many months who, at best, only gave me strategies to deal with or manage the pain. I was close to losing hope, so seeing Jim was a last resort before I finally came to terms with the fact I may never be able to exercise again. Not only did Jim restore my hope but he took a truly holistic approach which covered all aspects of my health. His support helped me stay motivated and stick with my programme through all the lows.
I’m proud to say that having been supported by Jim for a number of years, I am now pain free and have no trouble sitting. Not only am I back to playing rugby, I regularly partake in: gymnastics, parkour, Olympic weight lifting, cycling, and running. I’m fitter and stronger than I have ever been which is far more than I could have wished for.
It has been a long process, but I now feel I have been given the tools to never be in a similar position ever again. Jim has been an inspiration and helped me become a far greater health care practitioner as I aspire to do the same for other as Jim has done for me.
Jake Ainsworth – Student
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I’ve suffered with a bad back for over 5 years, a side effect of numerous knee operations.
I visited osteopaths, chiropractors and ultimately had scans and X-rays which finally gave me a diagnosis of prolapsed discs. Any treatment has been short-lived and I had come to the point of thinking nothing could really be done.
In May my wife persuaded me to go and have a chat with Jim of J T Ethos. By the end of the our chat he told me he was confident he could help me. The first session Jim fully assessed my body posture and flexibility. He then gave me exercises to do at home that would improve my core and work on the deficiencies in my calf and hamstrings.
I couldn’t believe the improvement in my back in just a week - my constant pain had gone.
Jim has explained that to have the long term benefit I must keep up with my exercise on a daily basis. I have done this and Jim has monitored my progress weekly, adding other exercises as needed to further improve my core. I cannot believe the difference.
I can’t recommend Jim highly enough. I honestly thought I would be suffering for the rest of my life.
So anyone who is suffering with a bad back or other joint issues, I would definitely advise to give Jim a call and book an appointment. He doesn’t just work on your physical body but also supports your well-being and diet. His holistic approach absolutely works!
Richard Hale - Company Director (56)