overuse injuries
Repetitive Stress Injuries
Pain does not always begin with one obvious injury. Sometimes it starts as a small ache after work. After hours at a computer, you might notice soreness in your wrist. Repeated reaching or lifting can leave your shoulder feeling uncomfortable, while gripping tools throughout the day may lead to elbow pain. At first, the symptoms… Read More
Overuse Injuries
Not every injury happens because of a fall, twist, or sudden accident. Sometimes pain develops slowly. Overuse injury physical therapy can play a crucial role in addressing pain that emerges gradually from increased activity or repetitive motion. Maybe you started running more miles. You picked up extra shifts at work. You returned to the gym… Read More
Shin Splints Treatment
Shin splints treatment can help reduce lower-leg pain and address the movement, strength, footwear, or training problems that may be placing too much stress on the shinbone. Shin splints commonly cause aching or tenderness along the inner edge of the tibia, which is the large bone in the lower leg. Symptoms often develop after running,… Read More
The Hidden Risks of Training Through Pain
Posted by: in Sports Rehabilitation on July 1, 2026
“Push through the pain.” Many athletes believe that training through pain is necessary for progress. Many people believe training through pain is simply part of becoming stronger, but ignoring warning signs can often lead to longer recovery times. It’s a phrase many athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and active adults have heard for years. Whether you’re training… Read More
Why Pickleball Injuries Are Rising So Quickly
Posted by: in Sports Injury Prevention on May 21, 2026
Pickleball has quickly become one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. Across Southern Maine and throughout the United States, more people of all ages are stepping onto the court for a sport that feels social, approachable, competitive, and fun. For many adults, pickleball offers a great way to stay active without the intensity of… Read More
What Lobster Workers and Tradespeople Need to Know About Overuse Injuries
Posted by: in Work Injuries on May 18, 2026
Physical jobs place a unique kind of stress on the body, and overuse injuries in tradespeople are a common result. Lobster workers, carpenters, electricians, mechanics, landscapers, fishermen, construction workers, welders, and other tradespeople often spend years performing repetitive movements, lifting heavy materials, bending, twisting, climbing, gripping tools, and working long hours in physically demanding environments…. Read More