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
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(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

“My physical therapist is great, they’re so nice! But they have to see 3-4 patients at a time”We hear this from patients...
05/19/2026

“My physical therapist is great, they’re so nice! But they have to see 3-4 patients at a time”

We hear this from patients all the time

Imagine this…

You go to see the PT or Chiro you trust the most to help you

But when they come to get you out of the waiting room, 2 other people stand up to join you at the same time

And you didn’t have a great week because your back pain got worse

You would really like to have a private conversation with the PT

And see if they can investigate your pain further to see what the root cause is

But they have to run between the 3 of you

So you don’t get to have the conversation

Or an in-depth assessment

Plus the PT seems overwhelmed today by all the patients they’re seeing

And you still owe the $140 deductible payment on your way out

That is exactly why Premier Rehab And Training exists

To help active people actually feel like they’re being taken care of… and get them feeling confident in their body again

The vision of the business has attracted an amazing team.

(And we’re still growing 😁)

When PRAT started 4 years ago, it was just Dr. Cameron.

Now it’s a team of people actively getting better every day to help you get your life back.

With clear communication on the phone, understandable descriptions as to what the root cause of your pain is so you can get back to doing what you love, and continuous clinical training to deliver results…

We spend our money and time making sure we can give you hope even when you’ve been to multiple other providers.

You don’t need to advocate for yourself all the time

You can just be taken care of

05/18/2026

Most shoulder pain rehab focuses on symptoms.

We focus on why your shoulder keeps flaring up in the first place.

These are movements we’re using with a shoulder pain patient in the clinic to help restore movement, reduce compensation, and get to the root cause.

Because temporary relief isn’t the goal. Long-term confidence is.

DM us the word “SHOULDER” if you’re tired of the same cycle of pain.

05/18/2026

A lot of pickleball players do all the “right” things when their knee starts hurting.

They rest.
Take ibuprofen.
Maybe even start strengthening their legs.

And sometimes it helps… temporarily.

But then they get back on the court and the pain comes right back.

Because the knee usually isn’t the real problem.

What we tend to see is that the hips, ankles, and ribs aren’t moving or absorbing force the way they should.

So every hard stop, lunge, and awkward step gets dumped right into the knee.

Rest doesn’t fix that movement pattern. It just gives your body a short break from it.

That’s why the pain keeps returning the second you start playing again.

The goal shouldn’t just be calming the knee down.

It should be helping your whole body move well enough that the knee no longer has to take all the stress in the first place.

If your knee keeps flaring up every time you play pickleball, follow us to learn how we help active adults stay on the court without pain slowing them down.

05/17/2026

If your back constantly feels tight and stiff… stretching it might not be the answer.

A lot of the time, low back pain isn’t actually coming from the back itself.

What we tend to see is that your center of gravity shifts too far forward over your toes… forcing your back to work overtime just to keep you upright.

That’s why the tightness keeps coming back: Not because your back is “weak” or permanently damaged…

But because it never gets a chance to relax in the first place.

This is one of the starting positions we use in the clinic to help people feel what it’s like to shift their weight back and finally take stress off the low back.

The goal isn’t just temporary relief.

It’s helping your body move in a way where your back no longer has to constantly brace and overwork all day long.

Follow us for more of our go-to movement strategies to stay active without pain.

05/17/2026

A lot of parents think shoulder pain starts because they’re getting older… or because they “tweaked” something.

But most of the time, it’s not one big moment that causes the problem.

It’s the hundreds of small moments every day:

• Picking up your kids
• Carrying car seats
• Reaching into the back seat
• Lifting things with a body that’s already compensating

And eventually, the shoulder starts taking on more stress than it can handle.

That’s why stretching and shoulder exercises alone often don’t create long-term relief.

Because if the rest of the body isn’t moving well… the shoulder keeps getting stuck doing extra work.

The goal isn’t just to make the shoulder stronger.

It’s to help your body move in a way where the shoulder no longer has to constantly protect and compensate.

Click the link in our bio to learn how we help active parents finally get to the root cause of their shoulder pain.

05/16/2026

A lot of people think rehab is just about doing the “right exercises.”

But if the way your body moves all day keeps stressing the same area over and over again…

No amount of stretching, strengthening, or adjustments will fully solve the problem.

That’s why long-term progress usually starts with understanding:

• What your body is repeatedly exposed to
• How you move during the things that matter most to you
• And why your pain keeps coming back in the first place

Because rehab should fit your life… not just the 60 minutes you spend in the clinic.

05/16/2026

Knee pain while playing pickleball?

Most people immediately focus on the knee.

More stretching.
More strengthening.
Maybe anti-inflammatories.

But a lot of the time… the knee isn’t the real problem.

What we tend to see with pickleball players is that the ankles, hips, and ribs aren’t moving or absorbing force the way they should.

So every hard stop, quick shuffle, lunge, and awkward step gets dumped right into the knee.

That’s why the pain keeps coming back every time you play.

This is one of the starting exercises we use with pickleball players to help restore better movement and start taking stress off the knee.

Not by forcing the knee to work harder... But by helping the rest of the body do its job again.

Because the goal isn’t just temporary relief.

It’s helping you stay on the court long term without your knees constantly fighting you.

Follow us for more knee-friendly pickleball tips and movement strategies.

05/15/2026

If traditional PT, chiropractic, or injections haven’t fixed your back pain… this is why.

Our patients tell us the most frustrating part isn’t just the pain itself.

It’s the cycle.

Feel better for a few days…
Then the tightness, stiffness, or flare-up comes right back.

They’ve tried everything:

Traditional PT with the same sheet of exercises as everyone else.
Chiropractic adjustments that feel good temporarily but never last.
Injections meant to calm things down… without ever addressing why the pain keeps returning.

But here’s the problem…

Most treatments focus directly on the painful area instead of looking at how your whole body moves.

At Premier Rehab & Training, our patients tell us the difference is clear:

We don’t believe every person with back pain should get the same treatment.
We don’t just chase symptoms.
And we don’t tell people to stop being active.

We look at how your ribs, hips, pelvis, and feet work together to figure out what’s actually overloading your back in the first place.

Because back pain usually isn’t random.
And long-term relief starts with understanding the root cause.

Comment “BACK” and we’ll help you figure out what may really be driving your pain.

✨ Patient of the Week ✨Years of back and shoulder pain started affecting both work and workouts.As a business owner, phy...
05/15/2026

✨ Patient of the Week ✨

Years of back and shoulder pain started affecting both work and workouts.

As a business owner, physical labor constantly aggravated symptoms.

Heavy lifts were avoided, cardio felt impossible, and workouts stopped feeling worth it.

After working with Premier Rehab and Training, things started changing...

Just 2 months into care, they traveled to Florida, walked around Universal Studios without pain, and got back to training arms and using the stair climber again.

And for the first time in a long time, they felt like they could trust their body again.

What changed wasn’t pushing harder. It was understanding what their body actually needed to move well again.

Stories like this are why we do what we do.

05/14/2026

A lot of the hikers we work with tell us the same thing:

They feel fine at the trailhead… But once the climb starts, the tight achy back kicks in.

And most people assume their back is the problem.

But a lot of the time, it’s actually coming from the ribs and pelvis not moving well together.

So mile after mile… your low back keeps picking up the slack.

That’s why stretching your back or “pushing through it” usually doesn’t solve the problem long term.

This exercise is one of the starting points we use with hikers in the clinic to help restore better movement and reduce the stress hitting the low back during hikes.

Because the goal isn’t just temporary relief.

It’s helping your body move well enough that you can actually enjoy hiking season again without your back slowing you down.

This isn’t a magic fix. It’s just one piece of a bigger plan we use to help active adults keep hiking, training, and staying active long term.

If you’re a hiker here in Maine and your back always tightens up on the trails… follow us for more tips on how to keep moving without pain.

05/14/2026

At our Shoulder Pain Workshop last night, we had the opportunity to connect with active adults and parents frustrated with shoulder pain that keeps coming back no matter what they try.

Thank you to everyone who came with an open mind and a willingness to learn more about what may actually be driving their pain.

During the workshop, Dr. Cameron explained why shoulder pain is often not just a “shoulder problem.”

We covered how things like rib motion, hip mobility, and the way your body moves under load can all impact the stress placed on your shoulder over time.

One of the biggest takeaways from the night:

Every body is unique… and treatment shouldn’t all look the same.

Too often, people are given the same stretches, exercises, or treatment approaches without anyone looking at how THEIR body actually moves and WHY they have the pain in the first place.

That’s why so many people end up stuck in the cycle of temporary relief followed by another flare-up.

At Premier Rehab & Training, we believe the first step is understanding the root cause.

Because when you understand WHY your shoulder keeps getting overloaded, you can finally stop guessing and start making real progress.

The body is adaptable, and with the right plan tailored to YOUR body, long-term relief is possible.

If you missed the workshop and you have shoulder pain, you didn’t miss your chance to get answers.

DM us “SHOULDER” and we’ll share the next steps with you!

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