by Steffi Simpson | Jan 19, 2023 | TFD Therapy, Wellbeing
So, what is Achilles Tendonitis? Achilles tendonitis is an overuse injury of the Achilles tendon, the thick band of tissue that connects the gastrocnemius (calf) muscle at the back of the lower leg to the heel bone. Achilles tendonitis commonly occurs in those who...
by Steffi Simpson | Jan 12, 2023 | TFD Therapy, Wellbeing
The spine is made up of three main curves and over time, poor posture can result in these curves changing shape. This can then result in excessive amounts of pressure going through certain areas of the spine. One of the most common “poor postures” is the classic desk...
by Steffi Simpson | Dec 29, 2022 | Nutrition, Wellbeing
“What is food to one man may be fierce poison to others” – Lucretius. 95-55 B. C. Food allergies and intolerances are estimated to affect 20-30% of the population. Intolerances can be due to not having specific chemicals or enzymes in the body that...
by Steffi Simpson | Dec 6, 2022 | TFD Therapy, Wellbeing
One of the most common causes of shoulder pain stems from the rotator cuff. This describes a group of four muscles that work together to stabilise the shoulder (gleno-humeral joint) and provide range of motion. If one (or more) of the rotator cuff muscles are not...
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 | 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...
