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Hemant Patel

There are times in life when pain is unbearable and life is difficult. And, you become a pain in he butt to others around you. At such a time I contacted James for help. He is a genuinely patient-focussed man who cares about your health and wellbeing. He patiently and encouragingly worked with me to help me regain health, confidence and happiness. He is an expert who understands the needs of his patients and how to support them to move on in life. As a pharmacist I know about drugs but James knows about the body, it's weak points, and how to help patient start, maintain and control the journey back to health. I owe my health, happiness and renewed confidence to James, in whom I have complete trust. That is why I send friends and family to him now when they have a problem with pain. Without hesitation, I recommend James.

I have known James for many years, since 1992 in fact when he first came to work with me at Essex CCC after four years at Lords, on the recommendation of some of my players at the time. Physios in cricket spend a lot of their time looking afer bowlers and batsmen but fortunately I had just a few occasions to call upon his expertise when I was playing for Essex and England. I have used him more since I retired from playing cricket and he has always sorted me out quickly especially when I was the batting coach for England.
His approach to physiotherapy is very different and far more effective than other forms of physiotherapy, and I have seen a lot in my time, because he always treats the cause so that your pain or problem goes within a few treatments. James does not use machines but relies on his skills to assess movement problems and then gives the right exercises to get you better. I know he looks on the world stage for effective treatments with strong professional ties with Australia.

Nothing is too much trouble for him and if he feels the solution is not a physio thing he has an excellent network of medical consultants to call upon who can resolve the problem quickly. In professional sport it is vital to have someone to rely on to get you or the players under my jurisdiction better quickly and James seems to do that efficiently and without fuss. That is why I send my family along to him when the need arises and so I would thoroughly recommend anyone to use him. Thanks for all your help James, I really appreciate it.

I had been suffering from lower back pain for five months before I was referred to James by Prof John Dowell. Prior to my referral I had been treated by many well-meaning professionals who had given me conflicting advice. I was living in constant pain that had completely altered my life, I had given up working and any hope of a social life. Everyday tasks such as bending to reach into cupboards were beyond me, and I felt that I would never have a normal pain free life again. After starting my treatment with James within a few weeks I was 80% better, and I now have my life back. I have resumed work, my studies and going to the gym, and feel able to play an active role in my family as a wife and mother. Thank you so much for all your help James.

Good afternoon James

IÕm just writing to thank you for your treatment for my back. I have had a Òbad backÓ for years, mainly due to sciatica, in the last year the pain had become so bad, particularly in the morning, that I had a consultation with an orthopaedic surgeon. He recommended getting an appointment with yourself. I must admit to being sceptical at first. Over the years I have met many people claimed to be able to alleviate my problem. They all knew exactly what it was and they could cure the problem in no time at all. None were even remotely successful. You made no promises, simply stated what you thought my problem was and then demonstrated, to my entire satisfaction, that you were right. The exercises you showed me helped enormously and my back seems to be a little better each day. I have even been able to mix cement and build a garden wall, something that would have been out of the question a couple of months ago. Thank you again for all your help.
Kind regards

James has been my regular physiotherapist for the last two years and I have no hesitation in highly recommending him both for treating existing conditions and also for advising on preventive measures and exercises for those engaged in physically challenging activities. He always treats the cause rather than the symptoms which gives you both the quickest possible relief and also the tools to deal with it should discomfort occur at the same location in the future. This also means you usually only need a small number of sessions rather than having to go back constantly for the treatment of symptoms. He is exceptional at matching treatments and exercises to your lifestyle eg. use of exercise bands instead of free weights if you travel. He is also able to advise via Skype if you need assistance whilst travelling or abroad. I go to James for physical conditioning for my career as a professional pianist and I think he is exceptional: I'd recommend him to anyone, whether injured or wanting advice on preventative measures.

As a busy hospital consultant and keen cyclist I developed increasingly severe low back pain. After seeing a series of Harley street specialists without success. James took a different approach and pointed out that many things I had tried were counter-productive. After just three sessions working on posture, breathing and flexibility I was able to give up the painkillers completely and return to cycling. I would thoroughly recommend James to any friends or patients for his unique approach and thoughtful and caring patient centre style

James Davis was recommended to me by a local orthopaedic spinal surgeon after an MRI scan for my chronic lower back pain. I have suffered severe lower back pain on and off for many years and have received treatment from various different sources (physiotherapists, Chinese medicine, chiropractors & osteopaths) without any long term success.
I had a real fear that I would end up in a wheelchair. James diagnosed my problems and after 7 sessions I am now pain free. This was achieved through various exercises (in particular belly breathing), watching 3 clips on his website under Patient Information and talking (fear in the mind is a very powerful factor). I am now very confident of my long term health and would highly recommend James to other sufferers.

Further to my recent visits to your clinic in Chelmsford, I am pleased to say that the treatment that you carried out on my shoulders, back and hip have helped me immensely, so much to say that on one occasion it felt like a miracle had occurred the following day after your treatment. After years of pain and discomfort I felt I had to write to let you know. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.