The number one winter injury? You guessed it, back pain from shoveling! In this month’s newsletter, learn tips for shoveling to avoid pain, as well as exercises and stretches that you can do to prevent injury. The featured staff member this month, drum roll please, is PT Casey Estes from our South Portland clinic. Check… Read More
Headaches are the third most common pain complaint throughout the world. They are debilitating and can greatly impact a person’s quality of life. Fortunately, relief is possible. By working with a trained Back In Motion physical therapist, you can experience immediate pain relief from stress-related headaches and other ailments that may be contributing to your… Read More
If there’s one thing that you can count on a Back In Motion physical therapist introducing into every session, it’s stretching. Yes, building strength and endurance is important. But whether you’re an athlete, or someone coping with the aches and pains of aging, increasing your flexibility through stretching is crucial. Read on to learn more… Read More
Don’t fall back, get stronger this Autumn and Winter. Read about what Physical Therapy can do to help improve your balance and reduce your risk of falling. You can also learn more about Crystal Reynolds, read Tim’s success with PT at Back in Motion, and check out what FREE events are going on this month!… Read More
Meet Katie Wallingford, a Physical Therapy student at Franklin Pierce University. Katie is on her first clinical rotation here at Back in Motion Physical Therapy, and will be spending the next few weeks following PT Mike Moras to satisfy her outpatient clinical. When asked why she decided to become a Physical Therapist, Katie said,… Read More
Whether at an amateur, professional or recreational level, millions of Americans love participating in sports for fun and healthy competition. However, as soon as you receive an injury because of your sport, you can no longer participate until it’s healed. And, without assistance, it can take a long time. At Back in Motion Physical Therapy,… Read More
The knee is a complex joint surrounded by intricately connected tendons, ligaments and muscles. Because the knee plays such a vital role in movement and supporting your body weight, it can be common for it to become sore or painful. Many cases of knee pain are related to overactivity or strain. These types of pain… Read More
Meet Melissa Cummings, a Physical Therapy student at Franklin Pierce University. Melissa is on her first clinical rotation here at Back in Motion Physical Therapy, and will be spending the next few weeks following PT Ryan Martin to satisfy her outpatient clinical. When asked why she decided to become a Physical Therapist, Melissa… Read More
Hip pain can develop for many reasons in your life, especially if you’re an active person. During physical activity, it is possible to strain the hip muscles, which can lead to short-term hip pain. Strains to the groin and hamstrings can also relate to hip pain. If you’re experiencing acute hip pain due to a… Read More
At some point in your life, you’re bound to experience some form of back pain. Many cases of back pain are caused by poor posture, strains, and overactivity. In these cases, the back pain tends to recede after a few days, but it can benefit from some home care. Some of the ways you can… Read More
Throughout your life, you’re bound to experience some form of back pain. Many cases of pain can be caused by strain from physical activity or poor posture. In these cases, the back pain should go away after a few days of rest and care. Some of the following can help you manage your back pain… Read More
Sooner or later in your life, you’re bound to experience neck pain. Many cases of acute neck pain are related to muscle strains or spasms that go away after a couple of hours or days. This type of neck pain may develop from sleeping on your neck in an awkward position or straining your neck… Read More
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