Core Strength

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Posted by: in on July 21, 2026

Private, one-on-one care designed to help you reduce pelvic pain, improve bladder and bowel control, recover after pregnancy, and return to daily life with greater confidence. Individualized treatment. Private environment. Advanced technology Compassionate, Specialized Care at Reform Physical Therapy Pelvic floor therapy can help relieve bladder leakage, pelvic pain, postpartum discomfort, and other symptoms that… Read More


close up of weight training focusing on muscle control

How Strength Training Helps Prevent Injuries

Posted by: in Injury Prevention on May 6, 2026

Strength training is often associated with building muscle or improving appearance, but one of its most important benefits is injury prevention. Whether you are active, getting back into exercise, or just trying to feel better day to day, building strength can protect your body in ways most people do not realize. In fact, understanding strength… Read More


pelvic floor dysfunction causing hip pain

How Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Can Cause Back, Hip, and Core Pain

Posted by: in Health & Wellness on March 31, 2026

Pelvic floor dysfunction pain can cause discomfort in the lower back, hips, abdomen, and core muscles, even though many people do not realize the pelvic floor is involved. The pelvic floor muscles work together with the hips, spine, and core to support the body during everyday movement. When these muscles are weak, tight, or not… Read More


PT guiding patient through plank exercise in Southern Maine clinic

The Importance of Core Strength for Everyday Activities

When people hear the word “core,” they often think of six-pack abs or crunches at the gym. But core strength is about much more than looks. Your core includes the muscles in your abdomen, back, and pelvis that work together to stabilize your body. In Southern Maine, whether you’re shoveling snow, carrying groceries up a… Read More