by Steffi Simpson | Nov 21, 2022 | Health, Wellbeing
Top tips: More stretching = more mobility = using more of the muscle = more muscle growth Dynamic stretches before exercise – 8-10 reps each side Static stretches after exercise – 30 sec hold each side Listen to your body (start small, ease into big stretches) Dynamic...
by Steffi Simpson | Nov 8, 2022 | Health, TFD Therapy
Tennis Elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a chronic condition whereby the common tendon of the forearm extensors becomes inflamed or tears. This can cause consistent pain/discomfort towards the top of the forearm, inside of the elbow. This injury is a type of overuse...
by Steffi Simpson | Oct 18, 2022 | Health, TFD Therapy
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common types of foot/heel pain and is caused by inflammation of the band of connective tissue on the bottom of the foot known as the “plantar fascia”. The plantar fascia is a thick, weblike ligament that connects your heel to the...
by Steffi Simpson | Oct 16, 2022 | Health, Wellbeing
Women are generally great at chatting, however, when it comes to the menopause, we haven’t been so good. With the subject cropping up all over the place when talking to colleagues, members, and friends, I was astounded how many of us were and some still are...
by Steffi Simpson | Sep 27, 2022 | Health, TFD Therapy, Wellbeing
What is foam rolling? Foam rolling uses a rolling action to create a massage-like effect and apply pressure to certain areas of soft tissue to relieve pain. It is a form of self-myofascial release. What does foam rolling do? Ideally your muscle fibers will slide past...
by Steffi Simpson | Aug 30, 2022 | Health, TFD Therapy, Wellbeing
What does Sports Massage do? Sports Massage is generally aimed at treating areas that commonly need attention within the gym and sporting environment. A massage therapist is trained to be able to identify tight areas in the body and locate trigger point areas, also...
