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Soft Tissue Therapy, Injury Rehab & Sports Massage.

04/04/2026

Client review...
“Jo has been working on my shoulder and has made a huge difference. The therapy provided is excellent and Jo is warm & welcoming putting me at ease. Recommend highly.” - Avril

02/04/2026

Shockwave is an acoustic wave which carries high energy to painful spots and myoskeletal tissues with subacute, subchronic and chronic conditions. The energy promotes regeneration and reparative processes of the bones, tendons and other soft tissues. Shockwave is included in yourLevel 5 Soft Tissue Therapy aoppoinments with Josh & Jo if required.

31/03/2026

Setting Up TFD Therapy with Alfie!

28/03/2026

We offer Soft Tissue Therapy here at TFD Therapy and it is a term that you may not be familiar with, or you may not be completely sure if you could benefit from it...let us explain!

Soft tissue therapy uses the most effective hands-on therapy techniques to treat common chronic or minor injuries, aches, and pains suffered through sport or day-to-day life. It is used to treat injuries or as a form of maintenance care for your body. It involves the manipulation and management of soft tissue structures including muscles, ligaments, and tendons to aid someone’s day-to-day life or a specific sport. The focus will be on the rehabilitation of these structures to help prevent future injuries, and it can be extremely beneficial to anybody, not just sports or avid gym go-ers (although these can certainly benefit). We see a lot of desk workers combatting their posture, elderly people pushing to stay active, as well as injured people - whether that is a sports injury or general aches and pains from day-to-day life.

If you have a particular pain or area of discomfort, then your therapist will use various assessments to determine where it is coming from and what could be the root cause of your pain. From here there will be a lot of hands-on treatment including massage and other soft tissue techniques as well as potentially other complimentary therapies such as shockwave, dry cupping or dry needling. Following treatment there will be an element of your treatment based around rehab to enhance your treatment and enable you to get the most benefit from it. This may involve some advice, stretches, or exercises to work on those areas.

Soft tissue therapy techniques aim to help speed up the body’s natural healing process in areas where it is needed. The main aim of this treatment is to restore normal function in the tissues – whatever this normal function looks like for that individual. Soft tissue therapists will aim to get to the root cause of the symptoms instead of purely treating the symptoms; this will help to reduce the chance of recurrence. Soft tissue therapy is often also used as a maintenance treatment to improve general physical wellbeing.

26/03/2026

Pregnancy massage aims to reduce stress and tension during pregnancy to help make you feel good! The smooth and relaxing massage strokes promote increased blood flow and mobility as well as easing any specific tension areas you may have.

For more information or to book contact us on 01235 772995.

24/03/2026

Postural Assessments...
- Visual observation to look at overall alignment.
- Determine imbalances, weaknesses & faults in movement patterns.

21/03/2026

Client review...
"Jo identified the muscle/ligament in the leg that was causing the pain in the foot and very successfully managed to address in one session.' - David

19/03/2026

Sports massage is a targeted, deep-tissue technique designed to manipulate soft tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia) to enhance athletic performance, aid recovery, and prevent or treat injuries. It is used before, during, or after training to reduce muscle tightness, improve circulation, and speed up the removal of waste products.

17/03/2026

Workout to help with Sciatica...

- Back extension
- Floor superman (opposites)
- Glute stretch
- Lumbar supine stretch

14/03/2026

Foam rolling is a recovery technique that uses rolling action with a specific roller to create a massage-like effect and apply pressure to certain areas of soft tissue. It is a tool to help relieve pain and encourage your muscles to relax. It is a form of self-myofascial release. Foam rolling helps to limit soreness, increase circulation, improve mobility, and flexibility. It can help to promote recovery after a workout and prevent injury.

Ideally muscle fibers will slide past each other with ease as you move, however sometimes they can get a little bit stuck. The fascia covering the fibers can become stuck for several reasons including injury, trauma, inflammation, poor recovery, or inactivity. This essentially means the tissue becomes bound to each other and can cause what we know as ‘knots’ or ‘trigger points’ that feel tight and can result in you feeling pain either in that spot, or sometimes elsewhere. Foam rolling in these areas will help to get the fibers back to their original state by applying pressure and moving the fascia to separate and relax them, which will make them more flexible again.

You can foam roll any muscles such as glutes, hamstrings, quads, calves, and lats. You should avoid foam rolling over joints, bones, and ligaments. For an active person, foam rolling every day for around 10-15 minutes is considered ideal. Incorporating it into your regular routine will help to keep your muscles in a supple condition, meaning you are less likely to become injured.

For any foam rolling advice or to find out how it might benefit you and your recovery speak to one of the team.

12/03/2026

Shockwave Therapy is highly recommended by healthcare specialists. It has become the go to treatment for injuries including Plantar Fasciitis, Patella Tendinopathy, Tennis Elbow, Shoulder Pain, Heel Spur, Shin Splints, Hip Pain & Rotator Cuff.

Shockwave Therapy is included in your appointments, if advised, with our Level 5 Soft Tissue Therapists Josh & Jo.

10/03/2026

Couch Stretch
- Can be done in the gym or at home using a "Couch" or "Box."
- Stretch for the hip flexors and quadriceps.

Technique:
1. Start on hands and knees with a couch or box positioned behind you.
2. Reach one leg back and place your foot or ankle against the side or top of the couch/box.
3. Sit your hips back to close the knee angle and feel the stretch. Stay here if this is sufficient.
4. To progress, bring the non-stretching leg forward so the foot is planted on the floor, keeping your hands down.
5. For a further progression, sit upright and place your hands on your hips.
6. Breathe slowly and deeply throughout, easing further into the stretch with each breath without forcing the position.

Address

TFD Health & Fitness, Grove Business Park, T2 Southern Unit
Wantage
OX129FA

Telephone

+441235772995

Website

https://tfdgym.co.uk/tfdtherapy/

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