2025-09-23T15:14:59.278Z

Our daughter worked with Reid for several months following intense chemotherapy and radiation treatments. During the initial consultation they set goals which included her return to a physical and active lifestyle while reducing pain. Over the course of therapy, Reid always met her where she was at, physically and medically, and he methodically worked with her to build back her base while gaining strength, cardio and stability.

2025-07-16T13:49:44.731Z

I'm a tall, very healthy, 65 year-old man, and went to Reid, beginning three years ago, for serious and debilitating Sciatic Nerve, and lower back pain. I was miserable, and the pain was ruining my experience of life.Following his guidance and instruction for these past three years, has, for all practical purposes, eliminated my Sciatic, and lower back pain. As this is still an area of weakness in my bodily makeup, I continue to do my exercises regularly. With Reid's great guidance, I'm now able to fully participate in life, and the debilitating pain is simply a non-issue. It's genuinely a transformative experience.I can't recommend Reid more highly. He's a great guy, a true professional, and in my experience, pretty much a miracle worker.

2025-05-01T13:22:13.502Z

Dr. Reid was extremely patient with my daughter who has trouble focusing and really took the time to make sure we understand how to do the excercises at home.

2025-03-27T16:54:58.998Z

After being diagnosed with scoliosis as an adolescent, I didn’t think much about it until my mid-40s, when I woke up one morning unable to walk or bend over to get dressed due to intense pain. As a busy mom of four, this was both confusing and frustrating, especially since I hadn’t had any obvious injuries (aside from a couple of broken ribs from a fall while skiing a few years prior).Over the next several months, I saw my chiropractor and PCP, who referred me to physical therapy and a pain management specialist. I tried PT, NSAIDs, and injections, but none of them provided lasting relief.Feeling overwhelmed and scared, I did some research and came across Spine Strong Physical Therapy. Although I had never heard of the Schroth Method, I contacted Reid and that turned out to be, without a doubt, the best healthcare decision I’ve ever made. From my very first visit, I knew I was in the right place.Reid’s expertise, ability to communicate without intimidation and genuine care puts me at ease. He listens actively, connects in a personable way, holds space for whatever I bring to the table and makes sure I always feel like I leave each visit with a clear plan. He has also encouraged me to seek out complimentary providers to round out my support system, many of whom I would not have without his support.Due to pain I had taken a year off from curling, an activity that my husband and I enjoy together, but have been able to return to since working with Reid! In addition, I have lost 40 pounds and been much more active doing things that I love such as skiing, hiking and just enjoying the outdoors as well as trying some new activities! Daily movement, exercise and self care have become important parts of my life since working with Reid and things that I can’t imagine living without now.Working with Reid has honestly been life changing and in more ways than I could have anticipated. In addition to teaching me about my curvatures, he has developed an exercise program specific to my body and its needs, changing it up each time some new challenge arises. It is never boring working with Reid, sometimes I never know what to expect! He has introduced me to different strength training exercises, modalities and movements that challenge my body yet are manageable. Reid’s belief in my ability, along with his unwavering confidence, patience, positivity and motivation empowers me to be confident and patient as I continue to learn to trust and believe in myself and my body.I am discovering that scoliosis still presents challenges sometimes but Reid helps guide and ground me equally, if not more, when I need to back off a little bit or reprioritize things for a while and then get back at it. I am so thankful to have his support and guidance along this journey.I would without hesitation recommend working with Reid to anyone considering it.

2025-03-25T17:50:53.891Z

I'm 80 years old and have scoliosis. Three years ago, as a result of inactivity due to Covid, I was in so much pain that I couldn't turn my neck to drive safely, walking for exercise was extremely painful, and I could no longer swim due to pool closures. After working with Dr. Reid Briglia and diligently following his exercises, today I no longer wear a back brace, nor do I take anything stronger than Tylenol for pain. I'm back to swimming laps and walking with much less pain and feel better and stronger than I have in 25 years, all thanks to Reid's knowledge, patience and skill as a teacher. Physical therapy has literally changed my life.

2025-03-25T15:18:32.068Z

I had experienced hip pain and a limp for many years and had seen many practitioners for help. I started with Reid at Spine Strong last May and now I am pain free! I can walk and hike over 2 hours with no pain! I get on the ground and play with my dog and have no problem getting up. I've started going to the gym to build overall strength and hope to do a charity walk in the Spring. And one of the best "side effects" is getting a good night's sleep!

2025-03-24T22:54:19.385Z

I am in high school and I have early stages of kyphosis and scoliosis, basically my back winds left and right and it also curves forward more than is normal. If I hadn't gone to Spine Strong last year, then I don't know what situation my back would be in now. Thanks to Reid Briglia it looks as though the progression of my back problems has stopped. By going to Spine strong just 2 times a month, I learned about ways to stand up straighter and exercises that stretched my back out into a healthy curve. It was a very good experience and learning about how to move my back how I wanted is very helpful. To this day I fix my posture by thinking of it the way I would in physical therapy.Very good experience. Thank you.

2025-01-30T16:35:38.329Z

Having scoliosis and osteoarthritis has prompted me over the years to seek out everything from pain patches, facet joint injections, nerve block injections, rhizotomy, and acupuncture, most of which failed to bring relief for my particular issues. I came across Spine Strong Physical Therapy and I was impressed at the very first appointment, since Dr. Reid was not only listening to me, but hearing me. I could tell immediately he was formulating a treatment plan unique to my concerns and I have been pleased so far. It's really helpful referring to the exercise videos to eliminate any guesswork as to the placement of your arms and legs. Dr. Reid is extremely knowledgeable, caring, understanding, and encourages you along the way. Reach out, you'll be glad you did.

2024-12-07T18:08:21.867Z

Dr. Reid is personable, professional, and cares about his patients! Thankful to have found him to help with my scoliosis.

2024-11-02T11:13:08.866Z

Before I came to Spine Strong, I was told I would have been done with football for the season; I wouldn’t have a chance to play and fight through the season with my friends. But, after working with Reid I had seen significant improvements in just weeks and made it possible for me to play the game I love again. I would strongly recommend going to physical therapy here, I think this is the best spot to go to around Maine. I’m glad I found spine strong, without it I wouldn’t have been able to return to the game I love.

2024-10-23T19:21:08.615Z

Reid is magical! I was referred to him due to a pesky and long-lasting ankle injury. I had previously been diagnosed with chronic ankle instability and engaged in physical therapy with a branch of a prevalent chain of PT locations. This course of PT did not work, so I quit. I had given up hope until a friend recommended her physical therapist, who had a knack for figuring out tricky issues. Reid took a more holistic approach that helped me understand exactly what was happening. He takes videos of you doing the exercises so you can refer back to them. You can just tell how much he cares about each patient. He is kind, non-judgmental, extremely knowledgeable, and knows just how much to push the body to keep moving toward healing. I’m so grateful I found him and will sing his praises from the rooftops forever!

2024-08-23T23:56:54.327Z

Dr Briglia/Reid/Spine Strong is a rare find amongst the PT practices in Portland. Reid is comprehensive in his assessment and diagnosis skills, patient centered in his approach and integrates best and promising practices into his planning to meet YOUR priorities.. There is no cookie cutter printouts or juggling of multiple patients in the same time slot at Spine Strong. And wait for it, the best part is I feel and move with more strength, ease and range of motion. Give Reid a call!!!

2024-08-22T13:00:24.315Z

I brought my daughter to Spine Strong after an x-ray revealed scoliosis, and the spine surgeon recommended Reid. She told me that Reid helped her most by showing her what was happening in her body, helping her have awareness of her posture, and how the exercises helped to correct what was wrong. I’m happy to have driven the 50 minutes (one way) every week for therapy, and her follow up xray showed marked improvement in her lumbar spine. We definitely recommend Spine Strong for help with scoliosis.

2024-06-15T15:09:18.104Z

Dr. Briglia's knowledge about my back issues and his prescribed exercises greatly alleviated my painful symptoms. I highly recommend Spine Strong for anyone seeking professional and compassionate physical therapy for back issues.

2024-05-29T18:44:36.410Z

Very professional, kind and thorough, with a depth of knowledge I had not encountered in a physical therapist up to the point I was referred to Reid Briglia at Spine Strong Physical Therapy.

2023-10-12T20:53:49.954Z

My daughter has been seeing Reid for a few months now for scoliosis and related joint pain. The relief she feels is evident everyday. She literally walk taller every time she leaves the office. We can't thank Reid enough for not just treating in the moment, but helping establish life long incorporation of exercises, movements and good practices.

2023-09-12T12:49:11.137Z

Reid was a tremendous help to me with regard to both my physical and mental health resulting from a chronic spine condition. I always felt much better after a seeing him and found myself looking forward to my next visit. Not only is he expert at the physical therapy aspect but he exudes a positivity that can’t help but make you feel better about your prospects for the future if you follow his instructions. I highly recommend him.

2023-09-07T17:56:39.581Z

I am so grateful to be working with Reid. In just a few months, I’m moving better and experiencing significantly less pain. Not long ago, I wasn’t sure that was possible.Like many people with chronic back pain, traditional physical therapy didn’t work for me. Working with Reid has changed my entire concept of physical therapy. The exercises he teaches involve precise breathwork and support asymmetry in the body. His training gives him an invaluable perspective on the spine and body as a whole. He is both a keen observer and a good listener. These factors make all the difference.For a long time, every breath I took hurt—now, breathing gives me strength. I’ve learned to both reduce pain and take control of it. The confidence I’ve gained is priceless. Reid, I can’t thank you enough!

2023-07-03T01:06:32.753Z

My lower back pain started in ernest 9 years ago, lifting my son in the carseat carrier. My back would spasm for days, and ache most days. Over many years, I obtained improvements from chiropractic, massage, accupuncture and self help but the issue became chronic.After a couple sessions with Reid, I noticed improvement. In a few months, I was in almost no pain with my daily activities. Even though I am not pain free, I can do so much more. I have also gotten unexpected but much appreciated benefits to my gait and stability. For 25 years, I have been disabled by vertigo and balance issues. Through PT with others over the years, I had gains but Ried is retraining my posture, thereby improving my gait. I am safely able to rely less on assistive devices! I get more out of my exercises because I can later watch recordings from our sessions.

2023-04-17T11:31:33.128Z

When my chiropractor would no longer see me because of my spinal xrays showing scoliosis, I was fortunate enough to find Dr. Reid Briglia! The intake process was smooth and I quickly had an in person appointment. Reid set my mind at ease after other providers had only scared me into not moving. He taught me individualized breathing and positioning techniques that helped me move into exercises and a workout regime specially suited for my needs. Reid is very knowledgeable, very friendly, and always brings a positive attitude to my day. He met me where I was at and brought me forward to a place where I can play and take care of my grandsons, exercise again!, and do yard work. Reid's practice is 5 PLUS stars and I would urge anyone who wants better quality of movement/life to seek him out. You will benefit more than you know! THANK YOU REID!