by Steffi Simpson | May 22, 2024 | TFD Therapy
What is it? Repetitive strain injury is damage to your muscles, tendons and nerves caused by repetitive motion and constant use. Any motion, even typing can cause repetitive strain injury if you do it too often. Common areas of the body repetitive strain injury can...
by Steffi Simpson | May 8, 2024 | TFD Therapy
Runners are no strangers to the aches and pains that come with pounding the pavement mile after mile. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual jogger, the repetitive nature of running can take its toll on your body. Sports massage could provide an avenue for a...
by Steffi Simpson | Apr 24, 2024 | TFD Therapy
What is it? Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve is irritated or compressed. The sciatic nerve is a major nerve that extends from the lower end of the spinal cord (lower back), down the back of the thigh, then divides at the knee. The longest division ends at the...
by Steffi Simpson | Apr 10, 2024 | TFD Therapy
Understanding Posterior Pelvic Tilt Posterior pelvic tilt is when the front of the pelvis rises, and the back of the pelvis drops. This causes the pelvis to rotate upwards and the tailbone to tuck under. Consequently, the hip and knee joints are usually over-extended...
by Steffi Simpson | Mar 27, 2024 | TFD Therapy
Introduction: In fitness, the term “the core” often conjures images of chiselled six-pack abs and rigorous ab crunches. While a strong and defined midsection is a visual representation of a robust core, it barely scratches the surface of the multiple roles...
by Steffi Simpson | Mar 13, 2024 | TFD Therapy
The Rotator Cuff: The Shoulders Best Friend Introduction: The shoulder joint is highly complex. However, this complexity means it is the most mobile joint in the body and can perform a host of movements such as flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, internal/external...
