Zoe Foster Sports Massage Therapist

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/

05/11/2025

If you have been working on the computer for a long period and perhaps your desk is a little too high you’ll probably have been lifting your shoulders, towards your ears, putting a strain on the upper Trapezius muscle.

How do I stretch this muscle? Read more in the blog: https://www.zoefostersportsmassage.co.uk/pain-between-shoulder-blades/

02/11/2025

If you’re starting to experience upper back pain between your shoulder blades, also known as interscapular pain, you’ll be noticing a feeling of constant dull ache on one or both sides, this suggests that you are overstretching the muscles of the upper back.

If you decide it’s not that bad yet, think again, it will get worse if you leave it – take a break and whilst the kettle is boiling for your morning or afternoon brew try a few simple stretches.

See more stretch options on the blog: https://www.zoefostersportsmassage.co.uk/pain-between-shoulder-blades/

01/11/2025

You might think you’re getting headaches because sewing is causing eye strain; however, sitting at the sewing machine for long periods and craning your neck can actually put strain on the neck muscles, which in turn can lead to headaches.

Sports massage can help relieve this tension by loosening tight muscles, improving circulation, and reducing discomfort, ultimately helping to prevent these headaches from recurring.

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

29/10/2025

Office chairs with poor fit and support can cause poor circulation to the legs, muscle tightness, and posture issues.

Sitting for long periods in an ergonomically unsuitable position strains the lower back, hips, and shoulders, disrupting natural alignment.

Realistically, few of us take the breaks we should, so posture problems are almost inevitable — I often see a line of congestion across the back of the hamstrings where the seat of the chair cuts into the thigh - hampering circulation.

Regular sports massage can help by improving circulation, easing tension, and restoring balance to overworked muscles.

Find out more about the benefits of regular Sports Massage treatments: https://www.zoefostersportsmassage.co.uk/sports-massage-therapy/

28/10/2025

Yoga stretches are beneficial for the body, and easy to master. I am teaching regular Yoga and Static stretch classes at Brimfield Village Hall - 6.30-7.30pm on Tuesday evenings.

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Spinal rotation is perfect for resetting your body after a busy day at work. At the beginning of class, as part of the warm-up, we’ll take time to flex, extend, and rotate the spine, ensuring that all the supporting muscles are activated and engaged.

In everyday life, we often neglect certain muscle groups, which can lead to tension and those familiar little niggles. Yoga helps address this by working the entire body, keeping muscles oxygenated, balanced, and healthy.

Think of the class as a full-body reset — a chance to unwind, realign, and restore both body and mind.

Join me, Zöe, on Tuesday evenings Brimfield Village Hall

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

26/10/2025

How often do you drive a long distance and climb out of the car feeling stiff and sore?

Even vehicles with lumbar support — which is definitely a step in the right direction — are still designed as one-size-fits-all, meaning the support may not align with your specific needs.

Many of my clients in the transport trade come in for monthly resets, as they’ve found regular sessions help them combat much of that pain and stiffness.

Sports massage is ideal for realigning posture and relieving muscle tension, and I can also recommend effective stretches as aftercare to help keep you comfortable and moving freely on the road.

Find out more about the benefits of regular Sports Massage treatments: https://www.zoefostersportsmassage.co.uk/sports-massage-therapy/

24/10/2025

I’m on a mission this week to highlight just how unforgiving our chairs can be. Office chairs, dining chairs and car seats are notorious for cutting off circulation, encouraging poor posture, and causing discomfort.

We spend countless hours seated, and since most chairs are designed as one-size-fits-all, it’s often impossible to find the perfect fit.

To offset all that time in the chair, try stretching your hamstrings periodically throughout the day — it’s a simple way to keep your muscles flexible and your posture in check.

Sports massage can also help to reset your posture by restoring balance to muscles affected by long periods of sitting.

Find out more about the benefits of regular Sports Massage treatments: https://www.zoefostersportsmassage.co.uk/sports-massage-therapy/

22/10/2025

Are muscles affected by the weather? Not exactly. However, as autumn arrives, the shift to colder and damper conditions can contribute to stiffness and discomfort, especially in the back.

The drop in temperature may cause muscles to tighten and joints to feel less mobile, which can make everyday movements or exercise feel more strenuous.

Regular massage can be an excellent way to counteract the seasonal changes and keep your body feeling balanced and resilient.

Give Zöe a call to book your treatment: 07896491955