Back Pain
Why Spring Yard Cleanup Causes So Many Injuries in Maine
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Injury Prevention on March 9, 2026
After a long Maine winter, many homeowners rush outside to tackle spring yard cleanup. While it feels good to get outside again, physical therapists often see a surge in yard work injuries in Maine every spring as people jump into heavy outdoor work after months of inactivity. That’s why yard work injury prevention is especially… Read More
Common Myths About Physical Therapy (And What’s Actually True)
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Patient Education on January 2, 2026
Many people delay physical therapy because they’ve heard stories, assumptions, or outdated information that simply isn’t true. These myths can create fear, confusion, and uncertainty about what physical therapy actually is and how it helps. The truth is that physical therapy is designed to support safe healing, improve movement, and reduce pain — not make… Read More
Why Your Back Hurts More After Shoveling (And How to Prevent It Next Time)
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Back Pain, Seasonal Tips, Winter Wellness on December 6, 2025
Winter back pain is one of the most common issues people deal with during Maine’s snow season. Many people feel fine when they start shoveling, but soreness, stiffness, and sharp pain often hit later that day or even the next morning. This happens for reasons that go far beyond “overdoing it.” The cold affects your… Read More
Tips for Better Sleep Through Posture and Positioning
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Healthy Living, Physical Therapy Tips, Posture & Ergonomics, Recovery & Flexibility on October 6, 2025
A good night’s sleep is one of the most powerful ways to restore your body, but for many people in Southern Maine, it doesn’t come easily. Patients often tell us they wake up stiff, sore, or restless, even after spending seven to eight hours in bed. Poor sleep posture is a common reason why. The… Read More
How to Avoid Winter Slips and Falls in Maine
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Healthy Living, Injury Prevention, Maine Community Health, Physical Therapy Tips on October 1, 2025
Winter in Southern Maine brings beauty with its snowy streets and frosty mornings, but it also brings icy sidewalks, slippery driveways, and hidden patches of black ice. Every year, falls on the ice send people to the doctor with sprains, broken bones, or back injuries. At Reform PT, we see how these accidents can disrupt… Read More
Fall Yardwork in Southern Maine Without the Back Pain: Safe Lifting Tips
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Healthy Living, Injury Prevention, Maine Community Health, Physical Therapy Tips on September 24, 2025
When the leaves start to fall across Southern Maine, many of us spend weekends outside cleaning up our yards. Raking leaves, hauling bags to the curb in Portland, stacking firewood in Freeport, or clearing garden beds in Brunswick are part of the season. While these chores are part of what makes Maine autumn beautiful, they… Read More
How Carrying a Heavy Bag Affects Your Spine
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Family health, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy Tips, Posture & Ergonomics on September 19, 2025
Many people don’t think twice about tossing a purse, tote, or backpack over their shoulder before heading out the door. But when bags are too heavy or carried the wrong way, they can have a big impact on the spine. At Reform PT, we see patients every year with back, neck, and shoulder pain that… Read More