Testimonials

Recovering from Low Back Pain

Dear Stuart,
Thanks very much for your instruction and encouragement over the past few months. Having tried and failed with all the 'usual' forms of treatment to sort my lower back pain out i must admit that I was initially sceptical when I was first referred to you by Dan Plev. As it turns out that doubt was completely miss placed. Today my life has been transformed from a point where I couldn't get through even a few minutes of the day without suffering pain to a point where I have to make a conscious effort to keep up with your exercise programme as there is no pain to remind me!
Don't take this the wrong way but hopefully we will not meet again! regards
N Timberlake

“I went to Jon Bowskill Rehabilitation Lifestyle Performance as a last hope, as I had suffered terrible back pain for 18 years and was unable some days to get out of bed. From the first e-mail and meeting Stuart was positive and gave me great hope and inspired me that I could get better and he could help me. After 8 weeks I no longer have to take any anti-inflamamtory medication. I get out of bed every morning without pain and it no longer takes me till midday to walk around the house. Stuart is my guru, and has saved me from a miserable existence to one where I see joy ahead.”
S. Silver (Full Time Mother)

"I had suffered with back pain for 13years from an accident, which occurred due to gymnastics. My pain had been constant; I was unable to sit for long periods of time which affected my choice of career. I had been back and forth from the doctors over the years complaining that the pain was getting worse. So I have been referred to several specialists, from Doctors, Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, and also a Spinal Specialist and none of them were able to help with my pain.

I had been on pain killers on and off for the past 13 years as my pain was ongoing throughout the day and night that often disturbed my sleep. I have had x-rays and ultrasound that showed nothing. One referral to an Osteopath 5 years ago actually made my condition worse and I now had a back that clicked!!

Since seeing Stuart 7 weeks ago for a full CHEK assessment and treatment plan (tailored to your individual needs), I noticed an improvement in my symptoms within 3 weeks. My pain has improved so much that I am having undisturbed sleep and I am not taking any painkillers. It has been a relief to me that after so many years my pain has finally gone. I would recommend anyone interested in leading a pain free life to contact Stuart at Jon Bowskill Rehabilitation"
J. Beaseley (Dental Nurse)

"Stuart is an exceptional exercise specialist and coach, who helps you go beyond the traditional fitness program. His approach is total health management from nutritional and proper breathing advice to good posture maintenance with a keen focus on your specific fitness issues and targets. His in depth training and understanding of human anatomy has given him an edge in addressing issues that many exercise professionals fail to identify".
I.Shah

I was originally referred to Stuart for a herniated disc. Part of my problem was that having had 2 children my core muscles had been weakened and had allowed the disc to slip out of place. Stuart developed a programme that would take my lifestyle into account as well as the fact that I was planning on becoming pregnant again about 6 months later. The exercises were very precise and targeted and my back definitely improved each time I went back for my ongoing assessments. Once I felt well enough, I became pregnant and Stuart adapted the exercises. I followed this pregnancy-tailored exercise programme throughout and also just after I had given birth. Considering it was my third baby and I had 2 toddlers at home, the pregnancy aches and pains were considerably less and I couldn't believe how quickly my body got back to normal. My core was so much tighter than the other 2 pregnancies and my recovery was much quicker. I still do a couple of the exercises now and I know that whilst I do, my back will be fine and my whole body will benefit.
J.Hue-Williams

Recovering from Spinal Stenosis

"I first went to see Nick Potter and John Bowskill in May 2000; I was 72. A scan a few weeks earlier had confirmed my GP’s suspicion that I had spinal stenosis and an L 4/5 problem. I had by then seen three specialists, one of whom wished to operate straight away and the others felt it was still a bit early to do so; but neither of them gave much help about how I could ease the pain. At that stage I was only able to walk about 150 yards without resting and I found it almost impossible to stand up for more than five minutes.

I saw Nick Potter on a regular basis during the first six months, but he had always stressed that it would be Jon and his exercises, which would cure me. Although I have been a ball game player all my life, I was certainly not an exercise buff; in fact if the truth be known I was rather averse to them, though I should add that my wife has always been something of a yoga/pilates fan and was very opposed to the idea of a surgical operation on a back. She had knew of people, who had cured really serious back problems through exercising their stomach muscles.

So there I was in Nick and Jon’s hands. Jon examined me for balance and straightness, etc. He then gave a number of exercises. Very boring and quite tiresome! But I knew that my best hope in curing myself lay in these exercises. Gradually, the pain began to ease. After about eight months I was fairly pain free, but the pain could come and go a bit. Jon increased the intensity of the exercise as the months went by. After about two and a half years I was able to get back onto the Real Tennis court, and at 79 I am still playing regularly once a week.

As I have mentioned Jon increases the intensity of my exercises about every six months. I know that, even after having done these exercises for over 7 years, my back is stronger today than it was last year. And yes, I still do these somewhat boring exercises three times a week as laid down by Jon: and our exercise ball has become very much part of our lives; sitting on it to watch TV and using our computers. I know my fitness depends on all this."
Michael Constantinidi

Recovering from Hip Pain

"I have been training with Stuart for the past 4 months. I have a one hour session each week with him and the rest of the week I train alone with a programme he has devised. I was prompted to seek help as I had been diagnosed with arthritis of the hip and was in considerable pain.

Stuart began by assessing my spine, shoulders, neck and hips joints. He then worked out a series of stretches to improve my posture. As I worked on these exercises, Stuart has gradually added more, designed to strengthen my inner core muscles, lose weight and support my hip. He checks my level of pain each week taking care to eliminate any exercise that put a strain on my back and hip, whilst continually extending my capabilities.

All my exercises have been presented to me in a folder clearly explaining their frequency and intensity with diagrams or photographs to ensure I maintain the correct posture. I have found these very useful when training alone.

Throughout this period of training I have lost over a stone and a half in weight, my posture has improved and my hip pain is now considerably reduced. My recovery time from any strenuous exercise is much quicker.

I would not hesitate to recommend Stuart who is competent, reliable and always totally professional."
A. Hill

Recovering from Career Threatening Back Injury

“If I simply had'nt met Jon with all his knowledge in spinal rehabilitation I wouldnt be playing golf nevermind winning tournaments!!”
Jamie Donaldson (Wales and European Tour Professional)

‘Andrew worked alongside spinal expert Serge Gracovetsky to rehabilitate me from a potentially career ending spinal injury’.
Alex Tudor. Essex and England

Enhancing Results for Health and Medical Professionals

“JB’s structured approach and out the box thinking are holistic, innovative and unique. I have seen for myself with my own patients the astonishing results he can achieve.”
Mr. Nicholas Potter, Registered Osteopath, London Spine Clinic

“Driving a golf ball 300 yards plus requires dramatic club head acceleration matched by rock solid position of the golfers head. JB’s dynamic spinal muscle conditioning is essential to balance the enormous torque generated in the body and to protect the lower back, whilst preserving head and neck stability.”
Dr Sean White Consultant in Pain Management and Anaesthesia, London Spine

I have worked with Jon Bowskill for some 4 years, both during his time as a Rehabilitation Specialist at the London Spine Clinic, and now alongside his new Team on Wimpole Street. As a Rehabilitation Specialist his strategies, innovative thinking and pioneering exercise programming have become an integral part of how we care for our patients here at the London Spine Clinic.

Jon’s in depth biomechanical evaluations consistently provide the Neurosurgical Team with vital information about the Patients physical capabilities and the prescriptive mode of his exercise programmes ensures faster results than almost all other Allied Healthcare Professions.
Mr Dan Plev Consultant Neurosurgeon at the London Spine Clinic

Increasing Health and Well Being

"I spent a year trying and failing to keep so my body in shape. I was tired all the time and my diet was in a mess. I decided to embark on a corrective training and metabolic typing programme. Steadily my energy levels returned and my whole wellbeing and fitness has vastly improved. I am better informed in my nutritional requirements and my goal is in sight. I am over the moon!!!
Carole Minto (Accessories Designer)

Performance Enhancement

"I've been fortunate to work with Jon on several programmes and have found him and his entire team to be very knowledgeable. Jon's programmes have helped me to optimise my biomechanics and keep my game on track."
Nick Dougherty, European Tour Champion

‘I came to Stuart Green after having chronic pain for many months and only being able to play golf occasionally. His program got me pain free quickly and able to play golf much more than I was able to before. Now I am more flexible and stronger and hitting longer straighter drives. Stuart has a wealth of knowledge of the body and If you want to improve your physical condition for golf or relieve or rid yourself of pain or injury then I recommend Stuart.’
Nick Brown PGA Professional and CHEK Golf Biomechanic

‘Working with Andrew and using his Cricket Biomechanics principles contributed to sustaining my cricket career with England and Surrey till my retirement at 41’.
Alec Stewart. Surrey and England

‘Having Andrew on tour in Kenya and during the 2007 World Cup was extremely important to the physical performance of the team’.
Dougie Brown Scotland, Warwickshire and England

‘Andrew’s approach at Surrey was very effective and specific to my individual physical requirements’.
Mark Ramprakash. Surrey and England

"Marlene Andersson is the most thorough and innovative functional training student I have mentored. She constantly seeks new ways to improve the service and results for our footballers."
Matiu Taingahue (Physical Conditioning Specialist, Stabaek Football, Norway)