Whip lash is a sudden jolt or jerk to the head , in a car related accident !. What does a sudden jerk do??. Pain and shock throughout the body. Shocked skeletal muscle equals Whiplash nerve related injuries. Every muscle in the human body requires a nerve and good motor neuron supply to function correctly. Muscle and Fascia withy out correct amount of blood or nerve supply will atrophy /die / become solid !.

The vital importance for the Therapist to use Subjective questions/history taking and physical assessment is crucial to have a good clinical outcome. Lack of ability to move in all planes need to be fully noted. Discussions, and treatment plans and then treatment intervention.
Modalities for treatment. People ask , why I use the Sigma Q technology dry system modality. Being able to penetrate through fascia/skin non evasively. The system has an variable dial which can be used to apply /sound waves /frequency to areas of injury and trauma aiding nerve activation. Being able to locate the excite Trigger Point/ Area of pain with the “Roller” and also very powerful Ultrasound can be applied. The other attraction of using Sigma Q is the therapist can massage or manipulate whilst the Sigma Q is in operation .

I am trained in Neuromuscular Therapy and Orthopedic Massage/manipulation and Sports Massage.

Chronic Whip lash, life altering, full of medication .Restricted movement with nerve entrapment.

Recently a patient attended my clinic and presented with chronic whip lash.

First Treatment Session. Following a full assessment, treatment was commenced. Using the roller, the patient had suffered from severe subcostal pain. Locating Trigger Points TRVP’s on T12/ Quadratus Lumborum QL / Subcostal nerve and L1 working the Ilionguinal nerve. Finishing the first session with massage and manipulation to Sternocleidomastoids SCM bilaterally also the Scalene Triangle bilaterally. The PSIS Posterior Superior Iliac Spine was also put into the correct position.

Feed back from patient. Able to breath much easier and deeper. Physically bend to the side bilaterally. Not feeling need for pharmaceutical intervention to a degree.

Second Treatment Session

Worked on LM Lumber Multifidus and bilateral ITB’s Iliotibial Bands and TFL’s Tensor Fascia Latae ‘s. Being able to let the intervention on the Lumbar Multifidus with Sigma Q you could identity nerve root damage and allow the frequency to treat the damaged location. Then worked on TFL’s and ITB’s. Ended treatment with massage and manipulations. Working on the Spinal Rotator muscle group

Feed back from patient.

Felt more able to walk pain free, enjoy walking her dog. Able to go shopping and push a shopping trolley. Further lack of need to take strong pharma logical intervention.

Third Treatment Session

Worked on upper Thoracic Region. Mainly focused on TRVP’s. All active, latent and referred, using ultrasound and sigma Q intervention and massage and manipulation.

Feedback from patient. Further greater ability to sleep without medication, ability to participate in dog agility class. Able to participate in return to work programme.

Fourth Treatment Session

Worked with Feet on mats and allowing the frequency to work into the right calf where the patient who had some years previously fractured her Tibia. The nerves where activated .Better spinal rotation was evident. Then manually treated spinal rotation which had improved well in all planes. This was aided with ultrasound to the third Lumbar Vertebra aiding further ability to rotate free from pain.

Further manipulation to STL Sacrotuberous ligament.

Feed back from patient

Better spinal rotation and work for longer at desk up to 40 minutes with no pain or discomfort. Proprioception improved ,able to stand for longer periods. Much better pain free ability to move in all planes of movement. Also further lack of need for pain killing medication. Strong evidence of Improved Cranial Rhythmic Impulse with Improved sleeping and being able to coup with work demands.

Fifth Treatment Session

Further treatment session to back. No Trigger Points TRVP’s on right hand side. Sigma Q applied. Full massage and manipulations to legs with a number of MET’s (Muscle Energy Techniques)

Feed Back from Patient. Greater ability to stand painfree and doing spinal rotation without restrictive pain for a considerable time. Pain was muscular.

A note from the patient

Steve has been an absolute miracle worker. I injured my back 15 years ago in an RTA and have had chronic pain since. January 2026 I then had acute back spasm which lasted on and off for over 4 weeks which was extremely debilitating and meant I was unable to work, drive and general functioning was extremely difficult and started to affect my mental health significantly. Following a call to Steve, he fitted me in that afternoon and immediate improvement and relief followed. He offered 5 appointments the first week and the improvement was immeasurable; I was finally able to sleep, lift a kettle, wash up and just walk with more ease and without going back into spasm. Four appointments and only two weeks later I have now started a phased return to work and can now move without biting pain. For the first time since the car accident 15 years ago I feel someone is has looked at me holistically and is not considering medication as the only form of pain relief. I am no longer taking muscle relaxants, Gabapentin or co-codamol at the moment – I’m not at the end of the journey but Steve has categorically changed my pain management and function in such a short space of time. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Thanks Steve so much.

For years, my life was defined by pain. Not the kind that comes and goes, but the kind that follows you everywhere — into your workday, into your sleep, into your thoughts. I had problems in my ankle, knees, hip, back, neck, arm, scapula and shoulder. I had surgeries, injections, nerve blocks, endless appointments and even more waiting lists. Each time I hoped for relief, and each time I was told there was nothing more that could be done.

The pain was constant. The exhaustion was constant. And the dark thoughts that come from living like that were becoming far too familiar. I questioned how I was supposed to keep going when every day felt like a battle I was losing day by day.

My experience changed when I began treatment with Steve at Get Fit Stay Fit Norfolk and was introduced to Sigma Q.

I initially assumed Sigma Q was just another gimmick. After so many unsuccessful interventions, it was difficult to believe anything new could make a difference. However, Sigma Q quickly proved itself to be a key factor in my improvement. Combined with Steve’s hands‑on expertise, it has delivered results that conventional approaches had not achieved for me.

After two months of treatment, the impact of Sigma Q has been significant:

• Ankle: Previously heading toward surgery, it is now completely symptom‑free. Sigma Q work on the ligaments and pathways has made a remarkable difference. I am no longer considering the surgery
• Knees: Daily pain has reduced to only occasional discomfort, with Sigma Q helping to calm the chronic irritation around the ACL and MCL.
• Hip: Pain has eased and flexibility has improved, making a long‑standing arthritic condition far more manageable. I will need a new hip but Steve has managed to make it manageable until I reach an age the NHS will replace it
• Lower back: Sigma Q has helped reduce the intensity and frequency of flare‑ups. Sciatica has dropped from weekly to monthly, and restless legs have reduced from nightly to twice a week.
• Medication: With the support of Sigma Q treatments, I have been able to reduce my medication by half.
• Neck, shoulder, arm and scapula: Sigma Q has helped reduce tension and improve neurological function. Steve’s observations, supported by the changes he saw during treatment, the letter he wrote has now prompted further specialist investigations that had previously been unavailable to me.

I’m not cured, and I don’t expect to be. But I’m no longer drowning in pain. The most important outcome is the return of my quality of life. I am no longer overwhelmed by pain, no longer relying on daily Tramadol, and no longer waking each morning wondering how I will cope. Sigma Q has played a central role in making this possible.

Steve’s professionalism, combined with the effectiveness of Sigma Q, has given me improvements I had not achieved through years of conventional treatment. After feeling dismissed and stuck for so long, I finally have hope and control again.

I am extremely grateful for the progress I have made and for the difference Steve & Sigma Q has made to my daily life.

Long term, chronic pain and disability affects the individual in many different ways . Just before Christmas a patient came to see me and presented with a knee injury but further questions showed that 25yrs previously they had been involved in a serious RTC (Road Traffic Collision ) . Injuries sustained namely on impact loss of sensory and motor nerves in my patient’s right leg. Pathology presentations with proprioception (awareness of body position and movement of the body ).

Having had nerve conduction tests ,no nerve stimulation /activation at all was the clinical outcome all those years ago.
Well !. We have treated with Sigma Q for a number of five sessions ,sending frequency into the nervous system activating the nerve messengers (Motor Neurons) in the nervous systems in the body. We have achieved activation of this right leg . Quality of life improved ,such as having warm feet ,being able to walk up and down stairs without thinking about it !. Movement of toes which had been very restricted in a long period of time .

My patient has always had a determined attitude and not let this injury amazingly overcome them, many hurdles and being treated has given a fresh outlook and ability to live life to the full with better quality of life . Life enhanced with ability to achieve really gives treatment satisfaction as a Therapist of Sigma Q technology . Seeing greatly improved health in many facets physically,physiologically and psychologically ,beyond words !. Steve

My patient gave me the following review .
I went to see Steve with an injury to my left knee while talking I was telling you about a car accident 25 years ago which lift me we’re no feeling below my right knee am I ankle was always very stiff while treating my left knee Steve was treating my right leg and I have now got feeling back and my ankle is now nice and free . And I can walk up and down the stairs without thinking about it now .

The importance of giving a great performance is practicing and ensuring your fit and well and can play guitars and give your best to the audience and entertain them and have them rocking and dancing .

Regular physical therapy helps to prevent back and neck pain and arm and hand injuries . Playing at events the human body gets very fatigued and rest and Physical maintenance treatment , help this professional musician as he comes for treatment very regularly to help his very demanding role, being tired can affect the physical ,physiological performance . Orthopaedic Massage combined with sigma Q technology aiding nerve messengers supply a gaining quicker reaction to achieve better proprioception and coordinated ability whilst playing . Please don’t just take my word for it have a read of Walter’s review

Working with Steve has genuinely transformed my life. I spent years accepting chronic pain as normal, yet everything changed after my first session. His unique blend of deep trigger-point work, Sigma Q technology, and orthopaedic massage has allowed me to return to my instrument pain-free, performing with confidence and real presence.

That’s how to stay on top form playing your guitar!

To get in contact with Walter here is his website www.walterpassmusic.com

Horse Riding accident followed by trauma injury whilst walking her dog and twisting her ankle resulted in nerve damage.

The result was inability to balance and control the left leg. Coordination was also an issue for this very proactive lady who enjoys running and Tap Dancing . Doctors , physio and exercises for a prolonged period of time had no constructive clinical  improvement. Why was my patient’s question ?. Injury had caused sporting and recreational efforts to be very arduous for my patient. Rachel , saw and seized after the investigation of the benefits of sigma Q .  Sigma Q ,based on frequencies working in the nervous system  aiding motor neuron function . A full examination showed it was a nerve related problem with the Babinski sign being reactive. ( This showed a previous injury to the Spinal Cord). Thoughts were confirmed  following my examination. Treatment was started with  feet being placed on mats and frequency working into the ankles. Frequency working through the fascia in the chronic ankle pathology ,gripping the ankle with supportive ultrasound to clear scar tissue. Yes, the Babinski sign was very reactive when we started treatment but it has significantly been reduced with treatment with sigma Q.

Proprioception, balance and coordination have been improved greatly.

Rachel wrote the following

“I just wanted to say a huge thank you for all your help over the past few weeks.
For years I’d struggled with my left leg—it was always harder to control than the right. Whether I was out running or at my weekly tap dancing class, I constantly felt like I was aiming that leg rather than moving with control. Things came to a head in June while I was running on holiday, when my leg collapsed and I fell.
Although I’d seen various physios over the years, the problem never really went away. As I was training for a 16km run in September, I reached out to you to see if you could help. From the very first session, you took time and care to go through everything in detail, and you quickly identified nerve damage from a horse riding accident years ago as the probable cause.
Within just a few sessions I noticed a real difference. I now have much better control of my left leg and foot, which has been fantastic for my running. My balance has improved too, and tapping with my left foot is so much easier than before!
Most of all, I’ve appreciated your encouragement and positive approach. I was worried you might tell me to stop running altogether, but instead you’ve given me the tools and confidence to keep training safely and I’m now able to run between 5 – 15km with confidence three times a week.”

Finding myself heading for A&E as I sustained a very serious injury – a spiral fracture of the humerus in my arm, along with a broken bone in my shoulder and numerous very livid bruises all over my body. My first thought was “I need to see Steve as soon as possible” however, back home and a visit to hospital here confirmed I would be in a body brace for the foreseeable future. Three months on and the body brace was replaced with a removable sling with a reassurance from the consultant that I could at last seek remedial therapy. Unsure as to whether Steve could actually do anything for me, I got in touch and made an appointment. An arm that had been restrained in one position 24/7 was not going to move easily but Steve took on the challenge. With his amazing Sigma Q technology he set to work. Now I am totally ignorant as to the ins and outs of how or why this form of therapy works, I only know from past experience that it does – like a miracle. Apparently, Steve told me, I was suffering with Neuropraxia and it was making my movements very restrictive. Steve set to work on locating the affected area and after an hour of treatment he invited me to stand up and raise my arm as far as I could. Unbelievably, I could raise my arm above my head. It was as if someone had unlocked a door inside my arm. Three days on and my arm is still mobile and pain free. I had been warned by the hospital to expect many months of discomfort and recovery; I can’t wait for my next consultant appointment to show her how wrong she was – my recovery time has been halved thanks to Steve and Sigma Q.

  Ivan’s Ankle

Folks , Muscle memory is very real . A man that suffered chronic injury which was life changing and with a combination of trauma ,here is Ivan’s account of that left ankle . Slowly but surely he is on the way back to full fitness and ability

Earlier this year I was enjoying a new found freedom of movement thanks to Steve Kirby’s comprehensive Physio and massage together with Bio Nero ,Sigma Q treatment. Bio Neuro had previously found an old mid 80’s Back injury from hauling a boat out of the water. The Bio Neuro complimented by Ultrasound had helped repair the nervous stem on the Right side of my lower back improving my ability to walk and hopefully return to competitive sailing.
Back in the Winter/Early Spring period a Storm brought down a large tree necessitating assistance from myself. ‘Just can’t stay away from these jobs’ Net result was my ankle and left leg started to become painful at times with horribly reduced movement. Initial Bio Neuro, Sigma Q investigation revealed that it was hard to get the necessary signal penetration in an area around the ankle. The fact was that some 30years earlier I had turned my ankle over badly and just walked it better over a period of weeks. This had caught up with me. Once again the combination of Bio Neuro ,sigma Q and Ultrasound is proving to get me mobile again.

I was recommended to Steve Kirby by my daughter (Get fit stay fit Norfolk) after 10 years of serious discomfort, Steve is a very nice guy and very well qualified for the service he provides which is fixing Neuromusculoskeletal Injuries. I contacted Steve as I was having issues after having to endure numerous operations on my hips, I have now had to have eight full hip replacements over this period, due to many complications. These complications are now behind me thankfully, but some quite serious discomfort remained with me.  Including blood flow issues, nerve damage and neuropathy leaving me with a horrible numbness in my feet with tingling, pins and needles type discomfort. It affected my walking, something I used to love to do, my sleeping was affected badly also.

I am pleased to say that after just 5 sessions with Steve, I am feeling much better, my blood flow and blood pressure has gone back to normal, my sleeping is a lot better, and the feeling in my legs, feet and toes is returning to something like normal. Going for a walk has become enjoyable again rather than the burden it had become, I would recommend Steve and the service he provides to anyone with muscular, blood flow, nerve damage, joint and general aches and pains, I am positive he will make you feel better.