Testimonials

“My back and leg pain dominated my life for so many years.”

“I would like to thank Professor Ishaque for the professional, calm and caring way he helped me through treatment and cure of my back and leg pain”

“I have suffered with back pain since my early twenties and I'm now in my late forties and have a young family.  Professor Ishaque has helped me become the father I want to be.”

“When I walked into see Professor Ishaque in early June I had excruciating leg pain. The MRI scan from Heath Lodge showed a Herniated disc at L5/S1. Professor Ishaque showed me this clearly and explained to me that the first course of action would be a nerve root block injection which I could have at Heath Lodge clinic in Knowle.”

“Thank you so much for the wonderful treatment I received from you and your team. I was treated so kindly by everyone I met and although  nervous at first, the team gave out such confidence that I can honestly say that I soon found that there was absolutely no need to worry .”

“I was suffering from constant lower back and right leg pain, following a MRI scan, a nerve root block injection and several physiotherapy sessions, I am now pain free and back to living my best life, within 3 months, all thanks to Professor Ishaque and his brilliant team.”

“A few years ago I began suffering from pain in my lower back, which grew steadily worse over time to the point where I decided to seek medical help. Initial consultations, not with Professor Ishaque, concentrated around hip damage but the scans showed everything was fine and the only advice I was given was to have physiotherapy. This didn’t help at all but fortunately my physiotherapist recommended Professor Ishaque and I’m very glad she did.”

“Having suffered back and calf pain, which were not being improved by physiotherapy, since October, I contacted Professor Ishaque who was recommended by my physiotherapist. From the first, thorough, detailed telephone consultation in early January, I knew I was in good hands. ”

“Many thanks for your help over the past few months. I have just had my follow up consultation with Professor Ishaque and I related to him how pleased I am with the result of my procedure that took place at Heath Lodge Clinic. I think it’s only right that I write a testimonial that I am more than happy for Professor Ishaque to publish so that future patients are aware of what they can expect prior to any contact.”

“Please pass on my thanks and gratitude to the Professor and all staff who took such wonderful care of me recently,  I wanted to let you know how well and pain free I feel following my procedure,  it’s been a very difficult past year for me and my family not being able to have my routine pain procedures carried out due to COVID they were cancelled four times! ”

“I would like to place on record my opinion of the treatment I received from Professor Ishaque for back pain. It was very pleasant and an extremely caring experience. I attended the Priory Hospital in Edgbaston for the initial assessment.”

“In February 2013 Professor Ishaque performed major reconstructive surgery on my spine following years of excruciating pain.  The operation was a great success and gave me a new lease of life without back pain. Over the last twelve months I had been experiencing some lower left back pain which radiated down my leg.  I decided to contact Professor Ishaque who immediately arranged an MRI Scan.   This revealed there was a degree of adjacent disease at L2/L3 which is not unexpected given the extent of my previous spinal fusions.”

“I was suffering with intense back pain which affected my whole lower body. I could barely walk, I couldn't sit comfortably, I couldn't drive and I just could not sleep. All of this, on top of the coronavirus pandemic, made for a very miserable time. A doctor that had previously treated my arthritis recommended Mr Ishaque. He was aware that Mr Ishaque would only ever suggest an operation as a last resort. This was something that I was happy to hear.”

“Though I am only 33, I have suffered with back pain on and off for the best part of 8 years. This has been managed & prevented in the past 2 years by regular 20-30 minute core strengthening exercises fit into my lunch breaks whilst at work. When lockdown was imposed in March, due to childcare commitments and the change in working environment, this routine went out of the window and I began running more than I would normally.”

“Mr Ishaque was recommended to me by a friend and work colleague. My treatment has been excellent and I cannot thank Mr Ishaque enough. I am now pain free and able to walk normally.”

“On a personnel note the pain has reduced so drastically that I have been able to start playing golf again, the first time in 6 - 9 months. I can also walk with my wife, 3 -5 miles each day, in the countryside around us. There were times when I thought this may never happen.”

“So very professional and reassuring in all aspects. I had complete faith in Mr. Ishaque’ s knowledge and ability.”

“Mr Ishaque was warm and welcoming on each occasion I needed to see him. He succeeded in putting me at ease and explained my back problem in a way I found easy to understand. He left me in no doubt about the most effective course of treatment to pursue. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone with back problems.”

“Mr Ishaque was the most caring, compassionate and empathetic medical professional I have ever been fortunate enough to be treated by. He went above and beyond anything I have experienced with any other medical professional - he is clearly an expert in his field.”

“My Journey with Consultant Spinal Surgeon Mr. Mushtaque A Ishaque .I had for some time felt an ache in my lower back which I put down to age and my sporting activities. Then in February 2019 on a weekend I had refereed a football match, it was cold wet and typical winter day, after the game my back was aching but nothing to cause me to be worried. The following day the weather changed, so I spent 3 hours sitting on a low seat leaning forward and back weeding the garden.”