Alright dandelions (you know since last time you were snowflakes, but no one really wants snow right now so I figured it would be best that I made a flower reference because April showers bring May flowers). Any who, let’s jump right into this blog together. Oh wait, you can’t jump? You sprained your ankle… Read More
Painfully Cold, Relaxingly Hot… Repairing the body. One of the most commonly asked questions during physical therapy is whether it is better to use ice or heat. Typically patients like heat better because it has a warming relaxing effect providing more comfort than ice which can be much more uncomfortable. When applying ice, it is… Read More
Are you ready for spring?! Are you excited for spring cleaning or are you dreading it because of pain? In this month’s Back in Motion® Commotion learn what causes spinal stenosis, how it can affect you, and what you can do to reduce your pain. Also in this issue: upcoming BIM events, meet Kim Pelletier, hear Erik’s success… Read More
Millions of Americans suffer from joint pain daily and many of these individuals seek treatment from physical therapists. Google can be a dangerous resource when it comes to one’s health. There is an abundance of health and wellness sources for great exercise information, but there is an equal, if not greater abundance of poor health… Read More
Low back pain, is it all in your head? What we are now learning from research is how you THINK about your back pain translates physically into what you actually FEEL. In this month’s Back in Motion® Commotion learn how your brain can affect pain and what you can do about it. Also in this edition;… Read More
Reduce the risk of experiencing a concussion. Alright snow flakes (you know, because you are all unique individuals, and it’s winter time in Maine so it’s kind of “punny” right? Yes? No? Any who. Back on topic. I was doing some research in my down time. Specifically, I was focusing on looking into concussions because… Read More
Do you have tech posture? We all know the old adage that mom gave us: “stand up straight, stop slouching!” but technology is making that advice even harder to follow. Technology uses is causing an increase in poor posture. So, what can we do to negate the negative effects technology has on our posture? Find out… Read More
Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common ailments affecting nearly 3 million people in the United States each year. It’s a chronic condition involving the bones and cartilage within a joint. OA is the breakdown of the cartilage within a joint that results in exposed bone. When this condition occurs, it causes bone on… Read More
2017 has been an amazing year. Thank you to our staff and patients for showing us that with the help of physical therapy ANYTHING is possible. We are looking forward to 2018 and now with 5 convenient locations the question is…what will you do in 2018? Related: Free Pain Consultations Success Stories Our… Read More
Show of hands…how many of you aren’t exercising, participating in family activities or your hobbies, or simply aren’t moving due to pain? In this month’s Back in Motion® Commotion you’ll learn why rest sometimes isn’t the best medicine, what you can do to get moving again, how Bruce got Back in Motion, and see our… Read More
What is Diastasis Rectus Abdominus? Diastasis Rectus Abdominus (DRA) is a separation between the two halves of the rectus abdominus muscle. Pregnant women may experience this as increased pressure is put on the abdominal wall. Carrying multiple children, or having more than one pregnancy increases the instance of DRA. Related: 5 Advancing Core Strength Moves… Read More
Core strengthening has been a hot topic for years in personal trainer blogs, magazines, websites, and health clubs. Unfortunately, the exercises prescribed are often too easy to be effective or are too difficult to target the appropriate musculature. If you are just beginning a core strengthening program, please refer to the multiple blogs have been… Read More
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