Tendon Pain Physiotherapy in Northampton
Expert Care for Achilles, Patellar, Hamstring, Shoulder, and Elbow Tendinopathy
Tendon pain can be frustrating, limiting, and persistent. At Move4 Physiotherapy, we specialise in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of tendinopathy, helping people in Northampton and the surrounding areas return to the activities they love. Whether you’re struggling with a painful Achilles, an irritated shoulder, or a stubborn tennis elbow, our expert team is here to help.
We don’t believe in rest being the only answer. Our philosophy is centred on empowering you to move better, with evidence-based rehabilitation that progressively rebuilds tendon strength and resilience.
Tendinopathy refers to pain and dysfunction in a tendon — the tissue that connects muscle to bone. It typically develops through overload or repetitive strain and affects active individuals, desk workers, and everyone in between. Symptoms often include pain with movement, morning stiffness, and reduced tolerance to activity.
At Move4, we take a comprehensive approach: combining hands-on treatment where needed, structured exercise therapy, and detailed education to guide your recovery.
Achilles tendinopathy causes pain in the back of the heel or lower calf, often worse with walking, running, or climbing stairs. It may feel stiff first thing in the morning or after rest.
We assess your biomechanics, training load, and footwear, and build a rehab programme to improve tendon load tolerance. If needed, our podiatrist can assess foot posture and recommend orthotics or running shoe changes to support your recovery.
Common in runners, footballers, and anyone doing a lot of jumping or squatting, patellar tendinopathy presents as pain just below the kneecap. It can start gradually and worsen with sport or stairs.
We focus on load management and progressive strengthening, starting with isometric exercises to reduce pain, followed by a clear rehab plan to build tendon capacity and return to full activity safely.
This typically presents as deep buttock pain, especially when sitting, running, or bending forward. It often affects runners and people who spend long periods seated.
Our treatment includes deep tissue work where appropriate, but focuses on progressive loading, glute and trunk strengthening, and movement pattern retraining to reduce strain on the tendon.
Pain around the outside (tennis elbow) or inside (golfer’s elbow) of the elbow is often aggravated by gripping, lifting, typing, or racket sports.
We help reduce pain, modify aggravating tasks, and build a gradual strengthening plan. Education is key — our goal is to keep you working and training where possible, not to stop you completely.
Rotator cuff tendinopathy causes shoulder pain, especially when lifting your arm, reaching overhead, or lying on your side. It may follow an increase in activity or repetitive lifting.
We assess shoulder strength, posture, and movement patterns, and guide you through a progressive rehab plan. Manual therapy and soft tissue treatment may be used alongside exercises to reduce pain and improve mobility.
Struggling with tendon pain? Whether it’s your shoulder, knee, elbow, hamstring or heel — we’re here to help.
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