Arthritis

Highly recommend Raj and the team at Relive. Raj is very knowledgeable, and shows so much understanding and care during treatment. When I first started treatment I was in a lot of pain, and struggled with mobility, the progress since has been amazing. Raj has also offered support and advice while I have been going through hopsital Rheumatology appointments to get diagnosed with RA. I dont know where I'd be without this support and feel very lucky to have met Raj when I did. The clinic is lovely and everyone is always friendly and welcoming too.

I'm delighted with my treatment from Raj at Relive Physiotherapy. When I began, my hands and fingers were weak and painful in day to day activities due to arthritis. I was pessimistic about the future, especially my ability to do resistance training. Following treatment I've regained the strength I'd lost and my hands, thumbs and fingers now rarely bother me. Above all I exercise how and when I feel like it, without having to think about whether my hands will be up to it. Highly recommended.

I was recommended to Raj at Relive Physiotherapy by a friend who was in the medical profession and sang the praises of the treatment he received from Raj. What I considered to be sprained thumbs were immediately diagnosed as mild arthritis. I was given a series of exercises to perform as well as ultrasound. After a number of sessions the condition improved dramatically enabling me to carry out tasks that were difficult or impossible. Try opening a bottle or jam jar with a painful thumb!! I have also had treatment for a heel problem and a neck spasm and both were treat quickly and successfully. To continue the improvement and the protect the thumb joint in the future I decided to have an injection of Ostenil which is prescribed and given by Raj. It is early days but already my thumbs are stronger and almost pain free. As i get older as other "bits" wear out the first person I will contact will be at at Relive Physiotherapy. In my experience of physiotherapy of many years Raj is among the best!

A few weeks ago, I was in so much pain (hip, back and leg) that I could not sleep, carry out day-to-day tasks or even think coherently. Painkillers were useless. I have rheumatoid arthritis and was in despair, thinking the best I could hope for was a lessening of this physical agony. I was fortunate to find Relive. Raj diagnosed the problem quickly and accurately. He treated me and explained daily exercises. Several visits later, the pain has gone. He is now working on my hands... I have no hesitation in recommending this practice. Brilliant!

Pain in my hip and reduced mobility had changed the way I viewed my life. I had previously been a very outdoorsy person and ran three days a week through my 40s and 50s. I resigned myself to limited leisure and work. I felt very sad about the things I was missing out on. I came to Raj as a last resort following a recommendation from my daughter who asked me to give Relive Physiotherapists a go before opting for surgery. I am so glad I listened to her. I am pain free and can enjoy gardening and walking again after giving up on my favourite hobbies. The GP who suggested a new hip now agrees with Raj that the pain was caused by a damaged hip capsule ( x-rays showed only a tiny bit of arthritis in the joint. As is common in people of my age) Throughout the process he has answered my questions thoroughly and patiently. I feel massive gratitude to Raj for his knowledge and skill.

I cannot speak more highly of the service provided by Raj at Relive Physiotherapy. The pain from my OA hip began a steady process of being relieved from the very first visit, via stretching and strengthening exercises. Raj explains the objective of the exercises; why they are important, which certainly helped me to keep them up and feel the benefit. Such a pleasant chap too, a pleasure to visit. I will definitely go back with any more aches and pains that come my way!

Highly recommend Raj who has improved my weak back and arthritic knee. I have also been given the tools to manage future discomfort. Than you Raj.

I have just finished a course of treatment with Raj at Relive. I had a variety of musculoskeletal-issues that had developed over time. Raj broke down the ingredients of the problem and went through a treatment regime which has sorted all my issues. Raj is highly knowledgable, experienced and totally patient focused. And his team come across as most welcoming and very well organised. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Relive. I also extend a big thank you to Raj and his team for making my visits such a pleasurable experience and, above all, for such a successful outcome.

Ulfah has been brilliant helping me understand my bulging disc issue and my recent osteoarthritis diagnosis. Her treatment and advice on exercises has been really helpful. Thanks again 👍

This is a really great Physio place and the treatment is top notch. I have seen a fair few of the team and everyone is so friendly. Iain on reception is fab too. There is a little book in reception where customers can leave comments and it’s literally bursting with positive comments and success stories. Well worth a read and a contribution if you ever go!