2025-09-02T14:00:41.358Z

Bobby is helping me out to address a scoliosis which started at puberty. I was always told that swimming, pilates,yoga and doing weight lifting would help my scoliosis which actually worsened year after year, eventually reaching 62 degrees. People need to understand that we all become dysfunctional with age, trauma ( emotional or/and physical) and our inherited genetics. I have only been working 11 months but I have noticed a better general body alignment ( knee, hip, glutes, scapula as all get shifted once you have a  dysfunctional starting point) and engagement and my back is hardly noticed by people while doing much less and more effective movements. He is applying Functional Patterns biomechanics principles patented in the US but as we are all unique he had to adapt to my body response and he has the capacity to put himself in my shoes or my scoliosis  I should say.Scoliosis or not we should all go back to break down our biomechanics at some point as it will allow us to better function not only on the physical plan but emotionally. This is as our spine is connected to all our muscles and underlying organs via the vagus nerves so it allows a better flight and fight response and general health improvements.I am myself an Integrative Nutritionist and did speciality in Gut, Hormonal and Detoxification specialties and retrained as a Massage Therapist and Reflexologist but FP and Bobby skills were the missing piece.

2025-09-01T14:28:22.631Z

One of the best specialists we have in the Uk when it comes to functional patterns Biomechanics… Bobby knows his stuff when it comes to figuring out movement and chronic pain has helped massively do not hesitate to to start as it can be life changing if you have been suffering from chronic pain highly highly recommend!

2025-01-30T08:28:27.852Z

Had the pleasure of working with Aaron for a 3 month block in 2024. I had been suffering lower back pain during long periods of walking or standing and was frustrated that the chiropractors and osteopaths I’d seen over the years seemed to only offer short term relief with no long term improvement. Aaron got me thinking about my body and the way it moves in a totally different way but one that completely made sense. The exercises were challenging and the demos informative. It has made me rethink the way I exercise and will take the knowledge into all of my training going forward. The best part was actually seeing results at the end of the course and being free from lower back pain! Aaron was always at the end of the phone if I needed support which was a great help!

2025-01-28T18:56:58.746Z

I recently started working with Bobby, and he’s been incredibly helpful in deepening my understanding of the Functional Patterns methodology. As a trainer, I’m always working on improving my own biomechanical issues, and I wanted to work with someone who could point out my blind spots and guide me on where I might be missing out or making mistakes. Working with Bobby has not only helped me address my own issues with more precision but has also improved my understanding of FP, so I can better help my clients. I’m excited to improve as a client and as a trainer, and to see what’s next for Bristol Biomechanics! #fpisthestandard

2025-01-27T19:48:31.545Z

I've been training virtually with Bobby for about 6 months now and can't recommend working with him enough. Very knowledgeable and highly recommend working with Bristol Biomechanics if you're in pain and are looking to make changes to get out of it!

2025-01-25T09:19:15.470Z

For over 7 years I’ve had lower back pain, glute pain and sciatica and been to numerous physios, PTs in an attempt to ease my pain with no success. From the first consultation with Bobby my pain reduced and from embarking on the 12 week programme and beyond my symptoms improved dramatically! You are shown a whole new way of moving, and seeing your body as a highly connected system. I cannot recommend Bobby and this programme ENOUGH!

2024-12-19T12:06:14.990Z

Aaron solved my chronic back pain! For years I had been stuck in a cycle of prescribed opioid painkillers and very little in the way of successful physical treatment. Aaron and I did a 12 week course. He very quickly addressed why I had so much Lower back pain and how to drastically decrease it and within 2 months I had stopped taking the opioid medication! Aaron is very knowledgeable and has a great ability educate and teach functional patterns. If you are in pain all the time, I would highly recommend working with Aaron.

2024-11-25T18:58:53.084Z

Embarked on this programme to try and eliviate 4 months of sciatica, and prevent further occurances. I found Bobby to be a really considerate trainer whose passion for his work is obvious to see from day one. It was a real eye opener to train in this way, where maintaining form is key. I could see the science behind it and I'm glad to say that I've been sciatica free for around 6 weeks now. I can highly recommend Bobby if this sort of training interests you. Thanks very much Bob.

2024-11-16T09:04:34.155Z

Started training with my brother Aaron Mason on June 23rd, one day in the week as a 1-1 session. Development of my posture and body has been a steady and rewarding process which I am enjoying the process of. FP has made massive steps in my training, Boxing and Kickboxing have become more fundamental and technical, lots of power developed from places never thought of. Aaron is a great instructor and teacher who sets a brilliant example of what the lifestyle and commitment to FP can bring to you, Enjoyed the learning process; developing body coordination and learning what’s happening inside of my body. Overall would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to give FP a try.

2024-10-10T18:33:02.455Z

It was great to work with Bobby, and to learn with Bobby, great professional and a great person. You can expect, for each session, precision, atention, intensity and a time worth spending. 10/10!

2024-08-16T11:21:44.459Z

Just coming up to a year now working with Bobby, from 2018 ive had injuries which ive had to address with surgery, falling through the same repetitive pattern of surgery and isolated physio, starting with Bobby was the best decision ive made for my physical health, i now have a better understand of how my body is meant to work and the main purpose of getting pain free!.

2024-07-30T12:59:41.633Z

Bobby has that rare mix of deep knowledge and practical application. His passion for his craft shines through, and it’s been an absolute pleasure training with him. Would 10/10 recommend, stop deliberating and give him a call.

2024-07-09T13:56:15.686Z

Bobby at Bristol Biomechanics, is so understanding for individuals with additional needs and is able to explaine how to exsacute the exercises aswell as why we are doing them lots of patience and very funny. I did the 12 week program and I continue to follow the steps and I have a lot of positive change it's easy to follow and if you have any questions Bobby is very helpful and motivating 😀

2024-05-06T19:16:50.179Z

I've been working with Bobby for just over a year and plan to continue working with him as I continue to deepen my understanding of the FP (Functional Patterns) method that Bobby is certified in. IMO, FP is the best training approach that currently exists and Bobby is an outstanding teacher/trainer. I’d recommend his services if you want to get started in FP or even if you’ve already tried it out but want to deepen your understanding (and get even better results). If you're serious about getting to the root of your problems and making drastic changes, Bobby is serious about making that happen.

2024-04-09T20:28:57.480Z

Before working with Bobby I was in pain daily, even before any exercise. Just daily life caused me pain, mainly in the form of back pain and tension headaches radiating from my neck. I was on a stretching and fascial lengthening program that demanded hours that I just didn’t have (and it wasn’t working anyway). Since starting Functional Patterns with Bobby I can count on one hand the amount of headaches and incidences of back pain I’ve had. I’m no longer in pain purely from existing, and I can feel myself getting stronger. The exercises feel like a mobilisation session, like it’s what my body needs. I’m really excited about what’s to come.

2023-08-24T20:26:37.360Z

I started working with Bobby at the start of the year. First of all he is a great guy and easy to get on with. I started with him because I had chronic sciatic pain. I've have trained for years in various different sports and lots of gym work. I've worked with many different trainers and P.T's over the years but have to say Bobby is the most detailed person I've worked with. I struggled to really focus for the first few months of the program because of my own issues outside of the program. I wasn't sticking to my diet, I wasn't committing to the sessions Bobby had set me..... it wasn't going well. I thought Bobby may give up on me as a client but he was so supportive outside of the sessions we had together. He would message, call and keep me accountable. Once I was focused I really started to make progress. His sessions challenged me in a way I've never been challenged before in the gym. I've learnt so much about how my body works and how I should be training to move better and to have longevity in training. This was key for me after so many injuries over the years. I feel much better in my overa training and have decreased my sciatica pain tremendously. More importantly I have learned why and how it was coming on and how to manage things in future. I highly recommend Bobby for people in pain and just anyone looking to improve their athletic performance. You won't regret it.

2023-08-18T16:31:17.587Z

I worked with Bobby over a number of months to address the chronic occipital, neck and upper back pain I’d had for as long as I can remember. I started FP towards the end of my PhD at which point my whole body had become totally wrecked from years of high-stress work / study sat at a desk for hours on end. In addition to pain, I had issues with posture and poor muscle tone too. I’m really happy with the progress I've made - I feel much stronger, more confident and functional. And as long as I’m doing my exercises I stay pain free. FP has made a huge difference to my overall quality of life. As a guide, Bobby has been extremely attuned and supportive throughout the process. Not only is Bobby clearly very knowledgeable but he’s deeply passionate about what he does which makes working with him engaging and meaningful - my sessions are something I greatly look forward to. If you’re reading this and are on the fence, I recommend taking the plunge!

2023-08-08T17:04:32.650Z

I worked with Bobby over a number of months to address hip and back pain and am really happy with the progress I've made. it's made such a difference. Bobby is really encouraging during the sessions and despite them being hard work they are also enjoyable! Bobby is also so supportive with exercises and support outside of these sessions. He is incredibly knowledgeable and always willing to share that knowledge and explain everything.

2023-07-16T19:49:25.933Z

Bobby is great at pinpointing dysfunctional movement and at giving you the right cues for corrective exercises, even via video training sessions. Functional patterns is the real deal for getting back to how your body was meant to move, but it's depth and effectiveness can also make it difficult and complex. Highly recommend Bobby for helping you break the stages down for your body and giving you the cues you need to actually move your body through space in a better way.

2023-07-08T02:16:07.654Z

Working with bobby has been a hell of a journey! I started in August 2022, have come a long way, he outsmarted the neurosurgeons, orthopaedics & physiotherapists who failed to address my issue by prescribing me a getaway pill to eliminate pain response. he has an in depth knowledge of biomechanics & FP protocols & the journey is not over yet.. I felt pain free for once after 4 years with a vertebral compression fracture as result of a car accident. He Inspired me enough that I now can call myself an HF practitioner for functional patterns. To solving dysfunctions & living intentionally!

2023-07-07T20:04:41.288Z

I've worked with Bobby for a couple years now, and the level of expertise is top notch. Easily helps me understand my dysfunctions and limitations on a deeper and deeper level, gradually peeling back the layers and using full-body exercises to integrate my body together. Highly recommended.

2022-05-03T17:06:46.000Z

After 10 years of training (and multiple injuries) in mma, jiu jitsu, weights etc I started to struggle with Sciatica pain. I tried my best to train around it and keep going, the only way i knew how but had this bout of sciatica for around a year and it was severely effecting my day to day life. Putting socks on in the morning would be a struggle. I took the leap and booked in with Bobby, booking a block of sessions pretty quickly. As i knew the years of deteraition from combat sports wasnt going to be undone quickly. We began to work on the Sciatica issue immediately with a range of massage, posture and breathing exercises. Bobby then introduced chamber exercises which address specific issues and we plugged away on this for 2-3 (2 hour) sessions. From 3-4 sessions in i was seeing huge improvements. I kept working at self massage, posture exercises etc in my own time also. After 6 sessions in I was sciatica free. Since then I am now back training boxing, thai, jiu jitsu etc. Which is amazing. Bobby is very friendly and extremely knowledgable and we continue to address other issues in my body. 100% would recomend giving Bobby a visit, i travel 90mins each way to Bobby and it is well worth the journey.

2022-04-30T10:06:07.656Z

After 10 years of training (and multiple injuries) in mma, jiu jitsu, weights etc I started to struggle with Sciatica pain. I tried my best to train around it and keep going, the only way i knew how but had this bout of sciatica for around a year and it was severely effecting my day to day life. Putting socks on in the morning would be a struggle. I took the leap and booked in with Bobby, booking a block of sessions pretty quickly. As i knew the years of deteraition from combat sports wasnt going to be undone quickly. We began to work on the Sciatica issue immediately with a range of massage, posture and breathing exercises. Bobby then introduced chamber exercises which address specific issues and we plugged away on this for 2-3 (2 hour) sessions. From 3-4 sessions in i was seeing huge improvements. I kept working at self massage, posture exercises etc in my own time also. After 6 sessions in I was sciatica free. Since then I am now back training boxing, thai, jiu jitsu etc. Which is amazing. Bobby is very friendly and extremely knowledgable and we continue to address other issues in my body. 100% would recomend giving Bobby a visit, i travel 90mins each way to Bobby and it is well worth the journey.

2022-04-29T20:09:47.816Z

I've been training with Bobby for around 2 years and I have only good things to say. Bobby is reliable, punctual and he applies his knowledge of biomechanics and functional patterns concepts in very clear and easy-to-understand way. All while leading by example and sharing his passion for self-improvement.

2021-10-07T19:42:13.456Z

I have been seeing Bobby for a few times and his knowledge of the human body and the biomechanics blew my mind. I went with lots of niggles and issues and seen many practitioners. i practised Functional Patterns with him and at home and it has really helped my performance with my running to progress to a better level pain-free. I will be doing the 10 week FP course.

2021-09-17T21:20:52.014Z

Bobby is an excellent trainer. He is a very experienced and knowledgeable in Functional Patterns. He is professional, friendly and his coaching skills are second to none both in person and online. I found Bobby after being in debilitating pain for approximately 5 years. I had literally tried everything else, including surgery and still I had pain. I worked with him and pretty soon saw massive reduction in my pain. Now, I would not go anywhere else for the training that keeps me be strong, healthy and pain free. Of all the money I spent previously trying to find a solution, Bristol Boimechanics is finally where I found it and is money well spent.

2021-09-11T14:09:25.388Z

Two years ago when I found FP and got in contact with Bobby Filer that was one of the best choices I made in my life! After many years of wrestling I had injuries which led to a knee surgery. I thought it would get better after but I felt pain in my knee an some other parts of my body so I decided I had to do something about it since I was still young and didn’t want to carry on like this! First I wasn’t sure about FP but after the first session with Bobby I knew that’s what my body needs to be able to live pain free. Since than all my pains have gone but that’s not all the benefits that I have experienced. I am sleeping a lot better , I don’t get stressed as before , my body feels lighter and regeneration is a lot quicker but there is more benefits that come with FP! Bobby supported throughout and helped me a lot but I know this is not the end of the journey there are still a lot of things I need to work on but I really love this journey!

2021-09-11T09:40:02.408Z

After 10 years of trying to fix various sports injuries through traditional routes (physio, chiro, gym work, stretching and even surgery) I never made any decent progress. After 1 session with Bobby he understood the problems I had and explained strategies we could employ to fix them. After 6 months of working with Bobby I have come a lot further than the 10 years previous and can see a clear path of getting out of pain and exercising pain free for the rest of my life. Highly recommend

2021-09-07T21:18:29.559Z

Top guy and top quality training! Expect to leave every session feeling and moving better, with more knowledge about your body.

2021-09-07T07:53:36.300Z

I have trained online with Bobby for about 8 months regarding shoulder pain and upper body issues I have had for years. He is one of the best trainers I have met. He is thorough, present and has an excellent eye for the details of his craft. It is clear that he is doing the work to experience the specifics of what he asks of me between our sessions. It means that his communication is direct and we continue to progress each meeting through issues I haven’t been able to resolve on my own. If you are looking to solve problems I believe Bobby is an excellent trainer to help you do just that.