Posture
The Best Stretches for People Who Sit All Day
Posted by: in Healthy Living on July 27, 2026
Stretches for sitting all day can make a significant difference if you spend hours at a desk, in meetings, or behind the wheel. Sitting for long periods often leads to tight hips, stiff shoulders, neck pain, and lower back discomfort. The good news is that incorporating a few simple stretches into your daily routine can… Read More
How Physical Therapy Helps Prevent Future Injuries, Not Just Treat Them
Posted by: in Injury Prevention & Recovery on June 29, 2026
Many people think of physical therapy as something you do after you’ve been injured. A sprained ankle, sore shoulder, knee pain, back injury, or post-surgical recovery often prompts someone to schedule their first physical therapy appointment. While physical therapy is highly effective for helping people recover from injuries, treatment is only part of the story—physical… Read More
The Hidden Impact of Carrying Heavy Bags Every Day
Posted by: in Injury Prevention & Recovery on June 12, 2026
For many people, carrying a heavy bag is simply part of daily life. Whether it’s a purse, diaper bag, work bag, backpack, laptop case, gym bag, or tote filled with everyday essentials, most of us rarely think twice about the weight we’re carrying. After all, if you’ve been doing it for years, it probably feels… Read More
Why Parents Are Developing “Text Neck” Faster Than Teens
Posted by: in Physical Therapy Education on June 2, 2026
When most people hear the term “text neck,” they picture teenagers scrolling social media, watching videos, or spending hours on their phones. While teens certainly spend a significant amount of time looking at screens, many physical therapists are noticing something surprising: parents are often developing text neck symptoms faster and more severely than their children…. Read More
Why Tight Hips Can Lead to Lower Back Pain
Posted by: in Back Pain on April 30, 2026
Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people come into physical therapy. What surprises a lot of people is that the problem is not always coming from the low back itself. In many cases, issues like tight hips lower back pain are closely linked. If your hips feel tight, stiff, or restricted,… Read More
Why Sitting Too Much Causes Pain and How Physical Therapy Can Help
Posted by: in Health & Wellness on March 28, 2026
Many people spend more time sitting than they realize, and over time, sitting too much causes pain in the back, neck, hips, and shoulders. Between working at a computer, driving, watching television, and using phones or tablets, the body often stays in the same position for hours at a time. This is one of the… Read More
The Importance of Core Strength for Everyday Activities
Posted by: in Healthy Living, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy Tips, Recovery & Flexibility on October 8, 2025
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
How Carrying a Heavy Bag Affects Your Spine
Posted by: 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
Tech Neck: How Phones and Screens Are Hurting Posture
Posted by: in Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy Tips, Posture & Ergonomics, Workplace & Lifestyle Health on September 10, 2025
Think about how many times today you’ve looked down at your phone, laptop, or tablet. Most of us spend hours every day hunched forward, shoulders rounded, and necks tilted toward our screens. While this has become part of daily life, it’s also leading to a modern health issue: tech neck. At Reform Physical Therapy, we’re… Read More
Back-to-School, Back to Movement: How to Prevent Injuries This Fall
Posted by: in Injury Prevention, Sports & Athletics on September 4, 2025
As the lazy days of summer fade into structured school schedules, many families feel the shift in energy. Early mornings, long stretches at desks, after-school sports, and jam-packed weekends with practices and games—it’s a busy, exciting season. But it also comes with a hidden challenge: the risk of injury. At Reform Physical Therapy, we often… Read More