Jo Davies Fitness, Massage & Therapy

17/03/2026

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.

28/02/2026

When should you see a soft tissue therapist?

A question we often get asked is, when is a good time to come for treatment? And the answer really depends on the nature and circumstances of the injury.

For instance:
- Soft tissue damage: With soft tissue injuries (muscular tears, ligament sprains etc), the general advice is to seek soft tissue therapy and rehabilitative support as soon as possible once the acute symptoms have reduce. This means allowing the swelling, bruising and inflammation to reduce before seeking treatment. If the swelling is too acute at the time of treatment then it limits the treatment options available. We would advise following the PEACE protocol (replacing RICE) immediately following a soft tissue injury in preparation for soft tissue treatment.

- Fractures and breaks: This is where the advice differs to soft tissue injury. When it comes to the majority of fractures, breaks and dislocations it is important that you are cleared by your primary physician before receiving treatment. This is to ensure that appropriate bone remodeling has occurred before treatment. Once cleared, soft tissue treatment and rehabilitation is paramount in restoring function to the injured area, ensuring that the area regains strength and that any compensatory patterns are addressed.

- Post Surgery: If you have undergone surgery, soft tissue therapy can be incredibly beneficial in restoring function. Again, this must be cleared by the primary physician prior to receiving treatment. Soft tissue therapy can help to reduce scar tissue and improve fluid dynamics to the recovering tissue, aiding in recovery times.

- General treatment: Many people seek soft tissue therapy to assist in their training, help manage day to day niggles or to address any aggravating postures such as the dreaded “desk posture”. Soft tissue therapy treatment can be accessed at any point to help manage this, whether it be preventative or to help manage ongoing issues.

24/02/2026

Behind the scenes of some social media content filming today for TFD Therapy and TFD Health & Fitness 📸

24/02/2026

18/02/2026

New Friday clinic hours with me from this week between 8am-10am!

Couple of spaces still available for this Friday…get in touch with TFD Therapy to book 💚

12/02/2026

Lower Back Pain...

Lower back pain is a fairly broad topic that can cover a wide range of issues including but not limited to structural issues with the spine or discs, restriction around the SIJ (sacroiliac joint – where your spine meets your pelvis), pelvis alignment, or soft tissue structures not working correctly causing imbalances.

One common way to help improve lower back pain is some gentle stretches and strengthening exercises in a controlled manner to help build strength through the lower back muscles as well as your glutes.

Strengthening your glutes and making sure they are working correctly will help to take any extra pressure off your back and spine. Your glutes are the most powerful muscles in your body so if they aren’t firing as they should then this puts a lot of stress on the surrounding muscles in the posterior chain – commonly the lower back. Weak or underactive glutes can mean there is no support for the lower spine and pelvis, hip mobility will also be affected and your posture, which in turn can cause more issues for the lower back.

Exercises such as glute bridges, bird dogs, dorsal raises and fire hydrants are just a few examples of exercises, along with stretches focusing on the lower back, that can help anyone whether you are suffering with lower back pain or are looking to prevent this from becoming a problem.

If in doubt with lower back pain, it is important to always seek advice from a therapist or medical professional.

If you are struggling with lower back pain, pop by reception to book an appointment. Otherwise, call us on 01235 772995 or email therapy@tfdgym.co.uk.

12/02/2026

MEET THE TEAM
Jo Davies - Level 5 Soft Tissue & Sports Massage Therapist

Jo has been part of the tfd gym team since November 2018 as a Personal Trainer, Class Instructor and Exercise Referral Instructor. She qualified as a Level 3 Sports Massage Therapist in October 2020, before moving on to qualify as a Level 5 Soft Tissue Therapist with OSSM in 2024.

She is passionate about using Sports Therapy and Sports Massage to help people with injuries, stiffness and general aches and pains and is having excellent feedback from her clients.

Jo enjoys a variety of gym training and challenges from tough mudder and a half marathon, to trailwalker’s 100km in 24hours, and of course exploring with her cockapoo, Lily! In her spare time, she can be found watching her favourite sport speedway, either locally or on trips around the world.

04/02/2026