let’s have a look What the evidence says about stretching, strengthening and returning to activity PK Physiotherapy Northampton | Patient information A pulled muscle often feels tight, so stretching it can seem like the obvious solution. But tightness after an injury does not necessarily mean that the muscle needs to be stretched. Following a recent… Read more: Should You Stretch a Strained Muscle? What the Evidence Really Says

Lower Back Pain Is Common, but It Is Not All the Same Lower back pain is one of the most common problems I assess in my physiotherapy clinic in Northampton. Some people arrive after bending to pick something up and suddenly feeling their back lock. Others have been uncomfortable for months, particularly after sitting, driving… Read more: Lower Back Pain: What You Need to Know

When Shoulder Pain Starts Affecting Everyday Life Shoulder pain can be surprisingly disruptive.You may still be able to use your arm reasonably well during the day, yet wake at night because you rolled onto the painful side. Reaching into a cupboard becomes uncomfortable. Putting on a jacket is awkward. Lifting a shopping bag away from… Read more: Rotator Cuff Injury: Can Physiotherapy Help You Avoid Shoulder Surgery?

Introduction An ACL injury can sound frightening, particularly when an MRI report contains words such as partial tear, high grade tear or complete rupture.One of the first questions patients usually ask is:Will I need surgery?The answer is not determined simply by the grade of the ACL injury.Some people with partial ACL injuries can return to… Read more: ACL Injuries Explained: When Is Physiotherapy Enough and When Is Surgery Needed?

Introduction Electrotherapy has been used in physiotherapy for decades, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood treatments. Some people believe it is outdated, while others describe it as one of the most effective methods for reducing pain. The truth lies somewhere in between. Electrotherapy is not a miracle cure, but when combined with a… Read more: Electrotherapy (IFC & TENS) at PK Physiotherapy Northampton – Does It Really Work?

Living with Pain That Just Won’t Go Away? If you’ve been struggling with heel pain, Achilles tendon pain, tennis elbow or long standing shoulder pain, you’ve probably searched online for every possible treatment. Rest, painkillers, stretching, injections and massage may provide temporary relief, yet the pain often returns. Shockwave Therapy is not a miracle cure,… Read more: Shockwave Therapy at PK Physiotherapy Northampton – Does It Really Work?

Introduction If you have ever watched the Olympic Games, professional football, rugby, athletics or tennis, you have probably noticed colourful strips of tape on athletes’ shoulders, knees, backs and ankles. This is known as Kinesiology Taping. At PK Physiotherapy Northampton one of the questions I hear most often is whether kinesiology tape really works or… Read more: Kinesiology Taping at PK Physiotherapy Northampton. Does It Really Work?