Aged 20. I snapped my cruciate ligament playing football, I was playing to a good standard. Unfortunately due to misdiagnosis and NHS waiting lists I didn’t receive the corrective surgery until nearly 2 years later. Post 1 year’s rehab I eventually returned to football, although it was short lived as I tore meniscus in the same knee 4 months later, two years and two operations later I was ready to go again. This time I knew I had to do a lot of work if I was to play football again, I spent a lot of time on fitness and strengthening and eventually (after over 6 years from initial injury) I was able to return to playing football again, although not to the same standard I was just happy to be playing again.

I honestly cannot thank him enough as if I had not been lucky enough to be passed his contact details I have no idea where I would be today. He is amazing! Last year has taught me so much and continues to do so. Never take a day in your life for granted. I feel so blessed that I am still here and I know someone greater than me has been watching over me. I am now back in the water and teaching surf lessons again. As Garry always said to me “you eat the apple bite by bite” and that is exactly how my rehab continues slowly but surely. I will continue to have treatments with Garry every few months. It is so important to me to keep healthy and keep getting fitter and progressing more to prevent injury.

First of all, I would like to thank you for taking the time to treat me, it was unexpected but very much appreciated. As you know I have suffered from a constant pain in my the right side of my back, my right hip, and down my right leg for the last 4 years. I am 33 years of age and have suffered from hip and leg pain for 4 years, Through this time I have tried many different treatments in an attempt to improve mobility and ease the constant pain.

After being electrocuted in an incident at work, I developed a condition called Costochondritis (Intercostal Inflammation) which heavily impacted my ability to carry out simple tasks, let alone manage a deep breath due to the continual pain and pressure that had built up in my chest and ribcage. Not only did this condition limit my quality of life, leave me completely exhausted for weeks, it also caused much discomfort and misery due to my own lethargy and despondent state of mind on a daily basis….until a friend recommended Garry!

I suffered severe muscle pain and restricted movement in my right-hand side. Over an 18-month period I had multiple X-rays, MRI scans and a Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) test, with no diagnosis or treatment plan. I consulted physiotherapists with no improvement and also tried remedial massage, again without success. After one session lasting four hours at Active Balance, my symptoms reduced and my mobility increased considerably. I really liked the approach taken by Active Balance, explaining the assessment after considering the body as a whole.

I was diagnosed with stress incontinence after delivery of my first child. Three years later I have had SVT operation done, but my state did not improve at all. Therefore I was living with my stress incontinence on a daily basis, and it became part of my life, limiting activities like running or any very active sport. By luck I met Garry, and I asked him for help regarding back pain from whip-lash suffered in a car accident. On my first appointment, however, when he took my past medical history, I revealed my stress incontinence. He suggested to try to treat it. I was a little surprised, as I did not see light at the end of tunnel for this problem, but thought “Why not?”.

I will still go to Garry for assisted stretches as he can stretch my muscles deeper than I can on my own but I am absolutely convinced that I will be able to do all the activities that I used to enjoy. Had I not had that chance conversation with my colleague I know I would still be swallowing copious amounts of painkillers and struggling to walk. I can’t recommend Garry’s treatment enough.

Over the years, I have attended several different clinics trying to increase my flexibility and treat a recurring lower back and hip problem sustained while playing golf and other sports. I have always been active and have played golf at a high level since childhood. Unfortunately, in later years I had been plagued with constant lower back and hip pain to the point that I had considered not playing golf any longer at any level.

I cannot praise Garry highly enough, he is supremely professional and totally dedicated to his work and the relief of suffering in people. He immediately inspires hope and this belief brings such relief. He is honest about what can be achieved and very much makes you aware that this is a partnership. As a patient , I’m totally in awe of what he can achieve and get really annoyed when I hear of some of my friends who will fork out hundreds of pounds on oesteopths, massages , drugs etc and although these methodologies have their place and can be reasonably effective, I just wish they would see Mr Nimmo, even once, who will not exploit their pain -he will relieve it, re-educate and rehabilitate them, and they won’t look back.