Premier Rehab And Training

Premier Rehab And Training About Me:

While I did grow up playing sports most of the year I suffered a lot of injuries as a kid and adolescent.
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We help people in Bangor, ME with back pain even if they have already seen multiple doctors and PTs/ Chiro’s
Book a call here👇🏻
https://go.premierrt.com/one
(No online sessions) I remember the frustration even at a young age of being sidelined from doing what I loved. My Mom also had Post Polio Syndrome, so I got to witness first hand the impact of poor health management on an entire family when outcomes and education are not optimal for the client. I realized my Mom had to try and figure out how to maintain her fitness on her own, as well as juggling the fear of possibly injuring her susceptible joints. While she has found ways to keep kayaking, biking, and walking to keep healthy, she could've done it with much less fear if she had a guide. Right out of High School I knew I wanted to be a Physical Therapist, but I've always had a love for the weight room and the spirit for increasing performance without the nagging injuries that prevent you from being consistent with your workouts. I completed my Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy at Husson University. I then moved to Greenfield, MA where I had the opportunity to complete a 1 year residency in Physical Therapy Orthopedics at Baystate Franklin Medical Center and Springfield College. After that we moved to Boston and attended a 2 year fellowship in complex spine conditions at the Institute of Orthopeadic Manual Therapy in Woburn, MA with a focus on patient communication and hands on treatments. I also received my certificate as a strength and conditioning specialist while in Boston. I had to opportunity to work the MIT men's basketball team, local Gaelic football teams, athletes from surrounding colleges in Boston, and members of the Celtics dance team. Maybe you're working out for yourself, or maybe you're doing it for your family, but I am so excited and proud to be a part of your health and wellness journey! Credentials:
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist through the APTA
- CSCS through the NSCA
- Orthopedic Manual Therapist through the Institute of Orthopeadic Manual Therapy

04/08/2026

You’re not crazy.

And your symptoms are not made up.

Every day, people walk out of appointments feeling dismissed because their MRI, X-ray, or blood work came back “normal.”

But here’s the truth most people never hear:

Pain doesn’t always show up on imaging. And “nothing found” doesn’t mean nothing is wrong.

Your body is still trying to tell you something. It just requires a different way of listening.

Real answers come from looking deeper.

How you move.
How your symptoms behave.
What actually changes them.

There is a reason you feel this way. And it deserves to be understood.

Comment PODCAST and we’ll DM you the full episode 🎧

04/07/2026

If you've been through the MRIs, the injections, the chiropractors, the PT — and you're still in pain...

It's not because you didn't try hard enough.

It's because every treatment was aimed at the place that hurts.

Not the reason WHY it hurts.

At Premier Rehab and Training, we look at the whole body as a system.

Your back, your hips, your rib cage, they all talk to each other. And the source of your pain is almost never where you feel it.

That's what makes what we do different.

If you're done with the merry-go-round, join us at our Bulletproof Your Back Workshop

Wednesday, April 15th at 6:00 PM at Premier Rehab and Training in Bangor.

We'll run three quick movement tests to help uncover the root cause of your pain, and you'll walk away with a clear picture of what to do next.

Built specifically for active adults who've tried everything but still aren't back to hiking, working out, or living life pain free.

Only 10 spots available — click here to sign up: https://go.premierrt.com/reserve-your-free-seat-page

04/07/2026

Are you skipping deadlifts or squats because of low back pain?

Here are three exercises we show our patients to help them stay active while they work through their recovery.

1️⃣TRX heels elevated box squat
2️⃣Staggered stance deadlift
3️⃣Front foot elevated goblet split squat

Save this and give them a try.

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04/07/2026

Scared you’re going to end up in pain like your parents?

That fear is more common than you think… but it’s also not your destiny.

A lot of people assume pain is genetic.

That if their mom or dad struggled with it, it’s only a matter of time.

But what actually gets passed down most often isn’t pain itself… it’s unresolved root causes.

If your parent never got clear answers, never addressed why their pain started, and only ever treated symptoms…

of course it stuck around.

That doesn’t mean the same has to happen to you.

You’re in a different position because you’re asking better questions.

Real progress happens when you stop chasing where it hurts and start understanding why it hurts.

That’s how you break the cycle.

If this hit close to home, follow along.

We’ll keep showing you what actually needs to change so you don’t repeat the same story.

04/06/2026

Still stretching your hip flexors but still in pain?

That’s not bad luck… it’s bad strategy.

Most people keep trying to “loosen” what feels tight, without ever asking why it’s tight in the first place.

Your hip flexors aren’t the problem. They’re the symptom.

If they’re constantly feeling short or irritated, your body is likely compensating for something deeper like position, stability, or breathing mechanics.

That’s why stretching gives temporary relief… but the pain keeps coming back.

In this video, I’m walking you through 3 exercises I use with patients
to actually address the root cause so your hips can finally relax for good.

Try them, take your time with the breathing, and focus on control over intensity.

Save this so you stop guessing and start fixing what’s actually driving your pain.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I can’t recommend Premier Rehab and Training enough! I’ve lived with scoliosis since my teens and, despite having ...
04/06/2026

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"I can’t recommend Premier Rehab and Training enough! I’ve lived with scoliosis since my teens and, despite having a spinal fusion surgery, was never referred to physical therapy. For years, I just accepted chronic back pain as part of my life. Deciding to finally invest in myself was one of the best choices I’ve ever made—and a few months later, I am completely free of the back pain I thought I’d have to live with forever.

As a nurse, I understand the dedication it takes to truly help someone heal—but watching Dr. Grey work has been nothing short of extraordinary. The knowledge, skill, and individualized care he provides goes beyond anything I’ve experienced. The clinic is so welcoming and personable, including their fur baby Chester who always brings a smile to my face!! Thank you to this amazing team for helping me take the next step in becoming a stronger me! 💖"

04/05/2026

More effort doesn't always mean more progress.

And for a lot of people, especially those who work physically demanding jobs, farm, or train hard, the line between building their body up and breaking it down is blurry at best.

So here are two simple indicators to help you figure out which side you're on.

First — are you stopping because of fatigue or because of pain?

Muscle fatigue is your body adapting and getting stronger.

Pain during an exercise is your body telling you something is off.

Those are two very different signals and they shouldn't be treated the same way.

Second — how do you feel the next day?

A little soreness is normal.

But if you're waking up and limiting what you can do because of what you did the day before that's not progress.

That's damage.

The goal isn't to do less. It's to figure out what in your movement pattern is causing the pain in the first place and build a structured plan around it so you can keep doing the things you love without paying for it later.

That's exactly what we do at Premier Rehab & Training.

Click the link in bio to schedule a call and let's figure out what's actually going on.

04/05/2026

Here's what most people don't know.

When you walk, hike, or move through your day,

Your ribs need to be able to rotate and move freely. It's a critical part of how your body absorbs and distributes movement.

But when we do too much traditional core work — sit ups, planks, bracing exercises — we can actually make the ribs so stiff that they stop moving the way they're supposed to.

And when your ribs can't move?

Your lower back picks up the slack.

That's why so many people who are diligently doing their core work are still dealing with low back pain.

It's not that they're doing nothing. It's that the sequence is off.

Step one isn't core strength. It's getting your ribs moving again first.

Then we build core strength that actually supports how your body is designed to move.

This is exactly the kind of thing that gets missed when back pain treatment focuses only on the area that hurts.

04/04/2026

Grab that foam roller!

These are the top 3 foam rolling exercises we give most of our back pain patients. (Somersault log roll😉)

🟢 Groin: starting a little above the knee, roll slowly up toward the hip. Then quick back to the start.

🟣Hip: starting just above the pointy part of your hip. Roll slowly up toward your head, then quick back down.

🔵Ribs: with the foam roller slightly higher on your right, roll up your right side. Shift your weight to the left and go back down.

Do each of these for 15 reps.

Got questions, drop a comment below! 🫡

04/04/2026

You’re on your feet all day.

You’re hitting your step count.

You’re constantly moving at work.

So why does your body still feel weak… and your back always lit up?

This is one of the most common frustrations we hear.

Because it feels like you’re doing everything right.

But activity alone isn’t the same as moving well.

A lot of people we see are already standing and working in a position that puts constant stress on their back and neck…

Before they even pick anything up.

So when they do lift, carry, or move patients, their body is already starting from a place of compensation.

Which means their back ends up doing way more work than it should.

Day after day, that adds up.

That “weak” feeling?

It’s not because you’re not active enough. It’s because your body is working inefficiently.

The fix isn’t doing more.

It’s learning how to shift your body out of that constant strain so your back doesn’t have to carry everything.

If this sounds like you and you’re not sure where to start…

Click the link in our bio to book a call and we’ll help you figure out what’s actually causing it.

04/03/2026

Most people don't stop playing pickleball because they want to.

They stop because every time they go to push off, pivot, or bend their knee they're bracing for that familiar pain to hit again.

So they start pulling back.

Sitting out rallies. Cutting sessions short. Skipping the game altogether.

Not because they're getting older.

But because their knee doesn't feel reliable anymore.

That's exactly what this patient was dealing with.

The goal wasn't just to "strengthen the knee" or throw random exercises at the problem.

It was to address why the knee kept flaring up in the first place so they could move with confidence again.

That's where the right progressions make all the difference.

When you build strength in the right positions and restore how your body moves as a system…

You don't have to keep second guessing every step, every pivot, every sprint to the net.

You can get back to playing for hours at a time without watching the clock wondering when the pain is going to show up.

If knee pain has been keeping you off the court…

DM us "PICKLEBALL" to see how we can help you get back to it pain free.

✨ Patient of the Week ✨Knee pain made running feel impossible and turned activities like pickleball, hiking, and even co...
04/03/2026

✨ Patient of the Week ✨

Knee pain made running feel impossible and turned activities like pickleball, hiking, and even concerts into something to recover from for days.

Despite staying active and doing all the “right things,” they still felt limited by pain.

After working with Premier Rehab and Training, they’re back playing pickleball for hours and planning to run 5Ks this summer.

What changed wasn’t effort.

It was understanding why the pain kept showing up and what their body actually needed to move well again.

Stories like this are why we do what we do!

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