Zoe Foster Sports Massage Therapist

07/01/2026

I often see people booking a massage before they head off … and then again when they return, battered, bruised, but smiling from ear to ear.

Sports massage is brilliant both for preparing your body before a gruelling adventure and for sorting out the aftermath once you’re home.

Think of it as a button, before the fun begins and after the damage is done.

Phone Zöe to book: 07896491955

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

04/01/2026

Getting out in the fresh air for a walk does wonders for both body and mind.

As Arnold Schwarzenegger famously said, “Use it or lose it”, and when it comes to muscle tone, he’s not wrong.

Walking helps keep your muscles active, joints mobile, and circulation flowing.

Sports massage supports this by easing tight muscles, improving movement, and helping your body recover so you can keep moving comfortably and consistently.

Walk more, move better, and let sports massage keep you on track.

Phone Zöe to book: 07896491955

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

02/01/2026

Thinking about working on your beach body? After Christmas, most of us have picked up a few extra pounds (those mince pies didn’t eat themselves), and what we do next can make or break our success.

Slashing calories and starting a gentle exercise programme is spot on, but if you’re already carrying a few aches and pains, they’re likely to shout louder once you get moving and derail those shiny new goals.

Sports massage can help by hitting the reset button on your body, so you can move better, feel better, and stay on track.

Phone Zöe to book: 07896491955

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

01/01/2026

We spend time taking care of our cars, they’re our pride and joy, yet we often roll the dice with our health.

Movement is essential to keep the body functional, but when we neglect it, muscles stiffen, weaken, and eventually atrophy.

Then January arrives, we vow to fix our bad habits, and go hell for leather in the gym - often asking far too much, far too soon.

As a sports massage therapist, I’d much rather see you before you start your new get-fit programme than after you’ve pulled a muscle. Book your MOT today!

Phone Zöe to book: 07896491955

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

10/12/2025

In sports massage, one of the core principles we focus on is maintaining symmetry throughout the body. When one side becomes tighter, weaker, or overworked compared to the other, the body begins to compensate, and that’s when imbalances turn into pain, restricted movement, and injury.

How Asymmetry Shows Up
* One hip sits higher
* One shoulder rounds forward
* One ankle or foot carries more load
* Uneven stride or gait
* Nagging pain that repeatedly returns on the same side
These patterns often build gradually, influenced by daily habits, sports-specific movements, or old injuries that never fully resolved.

Sports massage works to:
* Release tight, overactive muscles
* Activate and improve function in underused areas
* Improve joint mobility so both sides move evenly
* Rebalance the nervous system to support symmetrical movement
* Enhance body awareness so you can feel and correct imbalances

By reducing tension on one side and restoring mobility on the other, your body returns to a more stable, efficient, and pain-free state.

Phone Zöe to book: 07896491955

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

07/12/2025

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

05/12/2025

What Happens When Feet & Ankles Get Tight?
* Reduced mobility
* Increased risk of sprains and overuse injuries
* Poor balance and unstable gait
* Tension that travels upward into the knees, hips, and lower back
How Sports Massage Helps
Sports massage for the feet and ankles:
* Releases tight fascia and muscle tension
* Improves joint mobility
* Boosts circulation for faster recovery
* Helps correct movement patterns
* Enhances athletic performance and everyday comfort

Phone Zöe to book: 07896491955

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

04/12/2025

Extended Child's pose opens the chest area, stretches the lower back and hamstrings, and releases tension in the hips! It's easy and gentle, and so good:)

Follow my Aligntone yoga feed for more top tips for alignment. And if you are local, join me at Brimfield Village Hall for yoga, at 6.30pm on Tuesday evenings.

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Try incorporating Extended Child’s Pose after a long drive or a full day at your desk.

You’ll feel a gentle opening through the armpits and a soothing stretch along your spine.

It’s a simple, foolproof pose that can only help. Give your body a moment to reset today.

Join me, Zöe, on Tuesday evenings at Brimfield Village Hall

Find out more: https://www.aligntone.com/

23/11/2025

Shoulders creeping up toward your ears? You’re not alone!

It’s amazing how much tension we carry without even realising it. When I work through the tight spots and follow with a soft tissue release, just like in the photo, clients’ shoulders often drop a full inch (or more!) from where they started.

The difference feels instant, lighter, and unbelievably freeing. Your shoulders want to relax! Sometimes they just need a little help:)

Phone Zöe to book: 07896491955

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

21/11/2025

Pain in the neck can be a long time coming, but once it arrives, it can be just as stubborn to let go.

Many people soldier on—relying on the heat from the morning shower or a few quick stretches to take the edge off, but a focused sports massage can truly work wonders as it targets deep tension, improves mobility, and resets those overworked muscles.

If your neck has been calling for attention, this is your sign to give it the proper care it deserves.

Phone Zöe to book: 07896491955

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

19/11/2025

Pain in the knee area can often stem from weak or overworked muscles elsewhere, and that’s exactly where a targeted sports massage can make a powerful difference.

By releasing tightness in the hips, glutes, quads, and surrounding stabilizing muscles, sports massage restores proper movement patterns, reduces strain on the knee joint, and improves overall alignment.

Whether you’re an athlete, a weekend runner, or simply feeling the effects of daily activity, a focused sports massage can help relieve discomfort, enhance mobility, and get you moving with confidence again.

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

13/11/2025

Pain between the shoulder blades often indicates that the muscles in that area are overworked because the chest muscles aren’t pulling their weight.

To help correct this imbalance, try stretching your chest by leaning into a doorway with your arms outstretched. You may find this stretch quite uncomfortable - that’s a sign your pectoral muscles have tightened and shortened from lack of use, adapting to a slouched posture.

Read the blog for more info: https://www.zoefostersportsmassage.co.uk/pain-between-shoulder-blades/