Zoe Foster Sports Massage Therapist

24/09/2025

Sports massage is great for anyone who works out, because even small amounts of exercise can cause lactic acid to build up in your muscles.

The thing is, our lymphatic system isn’t the most efficient at clearing all that out on its own.

Massage gives it a boost by improving circulation, helping your body flush out waste, and easing muscle tightness.

The result? Less soreness, quicker recovery, and more flexibility. Plus, regular sports massages can keep your muscles in good shape and even help prevent injuries before they start.

Read more about Sports Massage: www.zoefostersportsmassage.co.uk

21/09/2025

Are your daily tasks training your muscles into poor posture?

The physical demands of your job can lead to gradual adaptation of the muscles, influencing the way you hold and move your body.

Repetitive movements or prolonged positions can contribute to postural imbalances over time, making it important to maintain awareness and incorporate strategies to support healthy alignment.

Most of my monthly clients come for a Sports Massage to help release built-up tension, restore balance, and support better posture.

Read more about Sports Massage: www.zoefostersportsmassage.co.uk

19/09/2025

A good yawn is so satisfying, isn’t it?�Many of my clients start to apologise when they find themselves yawning towards the end of their treatment - but I actually take it as a compliment!

While there can be a bit of discomfort during a Sports Massage, it should never be painful. As your muscles start to release and unwind, it’s only natural for the rest of your body to relax too.

Read more about Sports Massage: www.zoefostersportsmassage.co.uk

17/09/2025

Gift Vouchers are available for that friend or loved one who needs the final push to get a Sports Massage!

Call Zöe to order a Gift Voucher: 07896 491 955

11/09/2025

My new Yoga Flow & static stretching classes are starting next week.

Beginners are welcome. I have mats that you can borrow. Please check out the www.aligntone.com website for more information.

Ashford Carbonell Village Hall

It's never too late to realign and tone your body!
Align Tone is the ultimate class to power up your body from the inside out! By blending dynamic yoga flow with deep, targeted stretching, you’ll boost strength, mobility, and balance all in one session.

Perfect for everyone—whether you sit at a desk all day or hustle through a physically demanding job!

It's also perfect for those starting a fitness journey, and those crushing ultra-marathons!

Align Tone keeps your muscles, tendons, and ligaments working in harmony, expanding your range of motion, enhancing performance, and helping you stay injury-free.

Tuesday Evening Class - 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm - Ashford Carbonel Village Hall
Thursday Evening Class - 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm - Ludlow Methodist Church Hall (Upstairs)

Find out more: www.aligntone.com
Ashford Carbonell Village Hall

31/08/2025

Our body adapts to what we do the majority of our day or night. Modern life is centred around having the arms in front of our body, for driving, working on a laptop, or phone, and although it’s a natural movement for humans, it is not however, meant to held for pre-longed periods!

Try taking a “reset” when you’re on your phone or at the computer, even if you can’t take a break - you can surely have a 10 second fidget break!

Coming away from that locked, rigid posture means the body resets lessening the burden on the muscles.

Read more about Sports Massage: www.zoefostersportsmassage.co.uk
Or give me a call, for a no-obligation chat: 07896491955

29/08/2025

Sports massage isn’t just for backs and legs—it’s great for arms, hands, and fingers too.

As a therapist, I often get lactic acid build-up in my fingers, making them stiff, and sometimes my arms feel heavy. That’s why I see another therapist myself, to keep everything in top shape - for maintenance.

Remember, your hands work and sometimes they might need a helping hand!

Read more about Sports Massage: www.zoefostersportsmassage.co.uk
Or give me a call, for a no-obligation chat: 07896491955

25/08/2025

As a Sports Massage therapist, I love using analogies—they make complex ideas easier to grasp.

Here’s one of my favourites: imagine an elastic band ball left out in the sun. As it heats up and sweats, the bands start sticking together. Muscles work in a similar way—when you exercise and get hot, the fibres can become sticky. Even with good post-workout stretching, lactic acid can build up, causing those fibres to bind together and form what we call a “knot” - which will restrict your movement.

Read more about Sports Massage: www.zoefostersportsmassage.co.uk
Or give me a call, for a no-obligation chat: 07896491955

24/08/2025

When should you see a Sports Massage therapist for a bad back? When it starts affecting your posture?.. If you’re simply adapting and hoping it will sort itself out, remember those compensations put extra strain on other muscles—making them more prone to injury too.

Read more about Sports Massage: www.zoefostersportsmassage.co.uk
Or give me a call, for a no-obligation chat: 07896491955

22/08/2025

After a weekend of “relaxing” in the great outdoors, your back can end up behaving more like a rusty lawn chair—creaky, crooked, and threatening to fold at any moment.

That’s where I come in: with a focused sports massage, I can help untangle those protesting muscles, ease out the stiffness, and restore proper mobility and alignment.

Read more about Sports Massage: www.zoefostersportsmassage.co.uk
Or give me a call, for a no-obligation chat: 07896491955

20/08/2025

As a Sports massage therapist I often suggest stretches to people as aftercare. Stretching is a powerful way to not only avoid pain, but to keep a good range of movement in the joints.

You really don't have to spend too much time on it either - a 40 second stretch a few times a day will enable your muscles to reset and gain valuable oxygen and nutrients - meaning they can perform at optimum potential.

In the image, this is a simple stretch that really helps the neck if you have been driving or sitting at a desk.

Find a few more stretches for the back and neck on my blog: https://www.zoefostersportsmassage.co.uk/pain-between-shoulder-blades/