Mishaal Ashraf2023-12-29I’m 26 years old and only recently I got to know about the CT Clinic and COPA therapy by a friend. I have had chronic pain history for over 15 years, down the road I just accepted the pain and went along with my business with really poor health. I have had severe migraine (magnitude varying from 7-10) for as long as I remember with symptoms of non-stop vomiting and horrible neck cramping, I have had times where I would end up in the hospital because I couldn’t lift my head up, I completed my dentistry with this pain and it was one of the hardest things I have done, my health was so unstable that I had to keep on top my Studies Incase my health deteriorated while exam season! When I heard about Mr. Ammar I was already on treatment for my migraine for 3 years, I have a neurophysian dealing with my case, I have had to take antidepressants and so many other combinations of medicine to control it but even then I wasn’t migraine free. My first session with COPA treatment was a month or so back and it was painful considering my neck and upper back had under gone through so much abuse, during my session Mr. Ammar guided me about what I’m doing wrong and emphasised on how important posture is, I was very motivated to get better and I followed all of his guidelines, the stretches he told me, his YouTube page, the diet he told me I should keep and importance of sleeping posture. As I got my weekly sessions religiously, I saw such a vast improvement in my posture, my health and even a decrease in my frequency of migraine! And to me this was nothing less than a miracle! From having 4 attacks of migraine in a week it lessened to one attack and then slowly as the weeks passed there was a time where I was totally migraine free! This was such an accomplishment for me. I took even more care about the dos and don’t for my posture. Yes, it’s an expensive treatment and I can understand why some of you would be reluctant to get it done but before anything else, health matters, you can’t enjoy life fully if you’re not well most of the time, I was taking anti depressants as a prophylactic treatment for my migraine and during my treatment I started tapering down the dose and I can tell you now that I am thankfully better and I don’t have necks cramps or migraines of the same frequency Whenever I do feel like my neck is sore I do my stretches through out the day because they are so easy to do! So with a 15 year chronic pain history and an optimistic mind with the right guidance, I have come this far ahead regarding my health! I would honestly urge everyone to atleast give this treatment a go! It works wonders! All I can say is a huge thank you to Mr Ammar for his guidance and his work because I am finally pain free compared to what I was before!
Aaron Symington2023-03-28I came to CT Clinic last April after not being able to bear my upper back / neck pain and discomfort any longer. I'd been to my usual sports physio 3 or 4 times to try and help the issue but the next day it had returned so I needed to find someone else who could get to the bottom of the problem. I was always very active both in my work and personal life, but over the last year or so I had been driving alot more and sitting at a desk for maybe 10 hours a day and my body had just seized up due to poor posture. After meeting with Ammar and having my first session I was told I needed to rest as much as possible to prevent the muscles getting tighter again and ending up back to square one. I found this a difficult time as I was getting frustrated not being able to go to the gym and do the things I loved, but Ammar told me I had to trust him and the process. Now after weeks of physio I am now pain free and back playing football again. I have incredible movement in my neck and back I can't thank Ammar enough for what he has done as I had suffered with this issue for about 8 months, I even had a nerve pain down my left thigh which he managed to fix with only 2 sessions due to a very stiff lower back. I continue with the stretches and workouts he gave me to help prevent this issue happening again and I would recommend him to anyone who has a pain issue. It is treatable in the right hands
Beth D2023-02-28Went for a simple running injury issue. They gave a good (PAINFUL) sports massage, but provided no exercises to prevent injury in the future, just told me to run less. Was extremely dismissive about using yoga to warm up/ cool down, and instead gave me boring stretches that actually did less than the yoga. They treated the pain and not the cause. Also, attitude was terrible. They were extremely condescending about things they knew nothing about, and said some rubbish about not respecting doctors advice which made me question their own 'expertise'. If mansplaining is a thing, there is a large dose of it here. The guy actually told me I could think my long-term anxiety/ depression away if I just tried. Ladies, if you have a running injury go to Withington Physio, they are cheaper and much better. Guys if you want a narrow-minded sports masseur to talk out of your *** with, CT Clinic is your place.
nicholas1979ad2022-11-27I went to CT Clinic with a couple of issues I was having on my left shoulder for 3-4 months. Specifically, there was a clicking noise when lifting my arm upwards to the point where my elbow would go above shoulder level. When doing so without any weights or resistance, it would just feel akward, but when doing so with light weights or resistance it was causing discomfort. Furthermore, when pushing either forward (like doing push-ups) or bringing the hands from side to front (like doing a pec-fly), my rear delt on the same shoulder was flaring up in a painful manner. I was examined during the first session by Ammar on not just those movements and pain, but also on various other movements of the arms and shoulders. I was then given explanations as to what methodology was going to be used (in plain english, deep tissue massage and acupuncture) with the aim of fixing the issue as quickly as possible in a permanent manner. Additionally, I was given instructions for a series of stretches to perform on regular intervals during the day on a daily basis in order to maintain the benefits of the treatment. Within 4 sessions, including the one for the initial examination, both of the issues I had were completely gone - both the clicking noise and the pain of the rear delt. I am completely satisfied with the treatment I received at CT Clinic and I would happily recommend it to anyone that has similar issues.
Muhammad Hamisu2022-11-24I’d been suffering from pain and discomfort in my neck area for about two years before contacting CT clinic. Although I never had severe pain at any point, it constantly made me uncomfortable. I couldn’t even work efficiently because the neck pain/discomfort bothered me at work. It was a problem even when I was doing normal activities like playing football or reading. I tried different painkillers and ointments but none of them got rid of it. Immediately after my first appointment with CT, I knew I made the right decision. With Dr Ammar’s stretching tips and COPA therapy skills, my neck pain/discomfort had mitigated significantly after my 3rd visit. I couldn’t believe how effective Dr Ammar’s method was. I asked him how he was able to tackle the exact issues I have in such a short period and his answer was “21 years of experience”, which completely makes sense. I’m certain that within my next few visits, the neck pain will be a thing of the past and will be able to do all my work and daily activities without any pain. Dr Ammar is the perfect chronic pain specialist for anyone suffering from any type of muscle or joint pains. Give CT Clinic a chance and you’ll be glad you did.
kata81ynka2022-08-28I came to CT clinic with very painful upper back and neck pain and also suffering with medium discomfort in my wrist from a fracture I had suffered 10 years ago. When the pain was bad in my neck and upper back, I couldn’t do anything, the pain had affected my daily life and work as I sit at a desk all day and have to do a lot of typing that affects my posture. In the last 2 years priory to coming to CT Clinic, the pain in upper back and neck increased and was casuing me a lot discomfort and frustration especially since the pain was there constantly 24hrs a day. On my better days the neck and upper back pain was 6 out of 10 which was bad but on most of days the pain was 10 out of 10. It just made me feel terrible on a day-to-day basis, and I lost the faith that at any point I would be able to be pain-free. I mentioned these to my friend who recommanded me seeing Ammar at CT clinic. I went to the CT clinic to meet with Ammar and expained my issues. Ammar was very confident he can help and offered to see him for some sessions. After just 10 sessions with Ammar, I was completely pain-free. Ammar was assessing the neck and upper back pain each week and each time the pain took longer and longer to come back after the session. I was discharged after finishing my sessions but I went back after one month. I had been cured, I had no pain despite working long hours the pain did not come back. I am delighted with the treatment I have received from Mr Sawaf and with his new methodology of COPA therapy. Ammar, you brought the joy back to my life I cannot thank you enough.
Claudia B.2022-08-13Honestly really great! Ammar is very experienced and after only one session I can feel the improvement!
Bara2022-08-10After my previous therapist worsened my shoulder injury, leaving me with a lot of excruciating pain that lasted weeks and many sleep deprived nights, I came to CTClinic as it came highly recommended and of course seeing all of the positive reviews. After Ammar's kind introduction, he immediately located all the problem areas. You see the issue wasn't exactly my shoulder, it was my stiff back after years of sitting in a slouched position, fatigue and tension had begun building up causing surround muscles to tighten up also. After a single workout my body suddenly felt extreme pain and the next day, I could barely move my neck. The pain would travel from my shoulder blades all the way down to my finger tips, any form of stretching would end up inflaming these areas. The cherry on top was that I couldn't do a single pushup and my muscles on the right side went into atrophy. I'm quite athletic so before my injury I was able to do 30. After only two sessions of COPA therapy, my shoulder pain reduced significantly and I no longer had issues with sleep. We continued working throughout the back as we suspected this may have been caused by a pinched nerve in my spine. Initially, even with a delicate touch; the pain was so severe in almost every part of my back. However with time, even with Ammar's Hulk-like build pressing full force on the original areas of focus, the pain was almost completely gone, we could even chit chat during the procedure as opposed to my constant groaning in the first few sessions. Ammar is very well mannered and fun to talk to, always giving advice and never imposing. Arguably, one of the best forms of physical therapy he gave was the ones outside of the clinic i.e. maintaining good posture, small purchases like a laptop stand for your neck or even the correct way to sleep just to name a few. All of which started haunting me when I did not implement them and the pain started to creep back. I came with shoulder and back pain and left with a healthy body and a friend. And to top things off, not only can I do my 30 pushups again, I'm also pushing 100KG on the bench press 7 months later. 10/10
Louise Merrick2022-07-15I originally started coming to CT clinic a few months ago with reoccurring upper back / neck pain that had been ongoing for around 2 years, I had seen various other physios / sport therapists to no avail. However, after my sessions with Ammar at CT clinic I now no longer have any issues and it started to feel better from the first session. Ammar has also improved my scoliosis considerably using COPA therapy, something I was told I would always have to live with. Absolutely amazing! I also recently started attending again due to a pain in my upper hamstring. Being a professional dancer I feel I have not always been taken seriously with pain / injuries however Ammar is very understanding and always gets to the root of the problem. I can feel the pain in my upper leg easing already after a few sessions. Also extremely accommodating with appointments as I have a difficult schedule being in and out of the country for work, Ammar will always manage to fit me in when needed which I greatly appreciate. Really the best place to go to if you suffer with chronic / long-standing pain or sport injuries. You are in the best hands here.
Tracey Hodgson2022-06-10I originally went to CT Clinic for pain in my neck that was getting worse and causing me headaches, the headache stopped after the first session and the pain was gone after the second session. I then mentioned to Ammar about long-term lower back pain that I had become resigned to, I had got used to the consistent pain and frequent flare ups, 7 years ago the physio had told me it was just something that would always be there. Previously the pain and fear of further pain had made me hesitant in the way I exercise. Ammar used COPA therapy to tackle years of tightness in my lower back muscles, after a few sessions I could see the difference when I went out hiking. I could feel continuous improvement with each session and Ammar built up my confidence to attempt gym exercises I’d previously avoided in fear of doing further damage. I wish I had known earlier that didn’t need to just accept and live with pain.