Understanding Upper Limb Pain In Northampton: A Patient Friendly Guide
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This page brings together clear, patient-friendly overviews of common shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand conditions — for example rotator cuff problems and frozen shoulder, tennis or golfer’s elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist sprains and thumb osteoarthritis. Each section outlines typical symptoms, likely causes and evidence-based treatment options, with links to deeper guides, anatomy visuals, and the Jargon Buster.
As new sections go live, the relevant links will turn blue, so you can easily spot what’s available and click through for more detail or to book an assessment.
Understanding Shoulder Pain In Northampton:
A Comprehensive Guide to Conditions, Treatments, and Surgeries
Shoulder pain can be both frustrating and limiting, impacting your daily activities and overall quality of life. Whether you're dealing with a recent injury or a long-term condition, understanding the underlying causes and available treatments is the first step toward recovery.
My comprehensive guide on shoulder anatomy provides a detailed look at the structures that make up this complex joint, helping you better understand the source of your discomfort. Common conditions like shoulder impingement syndrome, frozen shoulder, and rotator cuff tear are explained in depth, offering insights into symptoms, causes, and non-surgical treatment options.
For those experiencing instability or fractures, such as shoulder instability, clavicle fracture, or mid humeral fracture, I cover management strategies to help you regain strength and function. If you're dealing with a biceps tendon rupture or other shoulder injuries, my articles provide guidance on when surgery might be necessary and what to expect from the recovery process.
When conservative treatments aren't enough, surgical options like rotator cuff repair, distal clavicle excision, and intra-articular shoulder injections can offer relief and restore mobility. Explore procedures like sub acromial decompression, SLAP repair, shoulder arthroscopy and Labral Reconstruction Surgery to learn how they work and whether they might be right for you.
My goal is to empower you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions about your shoulder health. Click through to any of the linked articles to dive deeper into specific conditions, treatments, and surgical options that can help you on your path to recovery.
Understanding Elbow Pain In Northampton:
A Comprehensive Guide to Conditions, Treatments, and Surgeries
Elbow pain can be a significant hindrance, affecting everything from daily tasks to your favorite activities. Whether you're dealing with an acute injury or chronic discomfort, understanding the causes and treatment options is key to finding relief.
Start by exploring my detailed overview of elbow anatomy, which breaks down the essential structures of the elbow joint and how they function. This foundational knowledge can help you pinpoint where your pain might be originating and why.
Common conditions like tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, and golfer's elbow, or medial epicondylitis, are thoroughly explained in our resources. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and non-surgical treatments that can help alleviate pain and restore your elbow's function.
For those dealing with nerve-related issues, myguide on cubital tunnel syndrome provides valuable insights into this condition and its management. If you've experienced a tendon injury, such as a rupture, our article on distal biceps tendon offers information on surgical solutions and what to expect during recovery.
When it comes to more advanced treatment options, elbow arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that can address a variety of elbow problems. Explore how this surgery works and whether it might be the right choice for you.
My goal is to equip you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions about your elbow health. Click on the links to dive deeper into each condition, treatment, or surgical option and take the next step toward relieving your elbow pain.
Understanding Wrist and Hand Pain In Northampton:
A Comprehensive Guide to Conditions, Treatments, and Surgeries
Explore my comprehensive resources to better understand and manage various hand and wrist conditions. Whether you're dealing with the discomfort of De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis, recovering from a scaphoid fracture, or concerned about a metacarpal fracture, our detailed guides provide valuable insights. In fact learning about hand and wrist anatomy will allow you to picture things in your minds eye more easily. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for common wrist fractures, and find out how to address finger fractures effectively. If you're experiencing the tightening effects of Dupuytren’s contractures or the nerve-related challenges of carpal tunnel syndrome, my pages offer the information you need to take control of your health and find the right path to recovery.
In the rare cases where surgery is needed you can find out what happens during an elbow arthroscopic procedure. Click through each link to discover more about these conditions and how my expert physiotherapy can support your journey to wellness.
Why You Should Choose Chris Heywood Physio
The most important thing when seeking help is finding a practitioner you trust—someone who is honest, responsible, and clear about your diagnosis, the treatment you really need, and whether any follow-up appointments are necessary.
I’m not here to poach you from another therapist, but if you’re looking for a new physiotherapist in Northamptonshire or simply want a second opinion, here’s why many people choose to work with me (read my reviews):
Over 25 Years of Experience & Proven Expertise
With 25+ years of hands-on physiotherapy experience, I’ve built a trusted reputation for clinical excellence and evidence-based care. My approach combines proven techniques with the latest research, so you can feel confident you’re in safe, skilled hands.
Longer Appointments for Better Results
No two people—or injuries—are the same. That’s why I offer 60-minute one-to-one sessions, giving us time to:
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Thoroughly assess your condition
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Provide focused, effective treatment
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Explain what’s really going on in a clear, simple way
Your treatment plan is tailored specifically to you, aiming for long-term results, not just temporary relief.
Honest Advice & Support You Can Trust
I’ll always tell you what’s best for you—even if that means you need fewer sessions, not more. My goal is your recovery and wellbeing, not keeping you coming back unnecessarily. I have low overheads nowadays and I do not have pre-set management targets to maximise patient 'average session per condition' (yes it does happen commonly and I hate it with a passion - read my article here)
Helping You Take Control of Your Recovery
I believe the best outcomes happen when you understand your body. I’ll explain your condition clearly, give you practical tools for self-management, and step in with expert hands-on treatment when it’s genuinely needed.
Looking for a physiotherapist who values honesty, expertise, and your long-term health?
Book an appointment today and take the first step towards feeling better.
Contact Info
On a Monday and Tuesday I work as a advance musculoskeletal specialist in primary care but I can still be contacted for enquiries. You are welcome to call but it is often faster for me to reply via an email or watsapp message, simply as my phone will be on silent in clinic. Either way, I will reply as soon as possible, which in the week, is almost always on the same day at the latest.
Clinic Opening Hours
The Clinic is located at 2 Old Road, Scaldwell, Northants, NN6 9LA
Tel: 07576 473422 (Feel free to watapp)
** Please note that online sessions and Aquatic sessions be arranged outside of normal clinical hours on request.**
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