Overcome Shoulder Pain with Physical Therapy For many people, shoulder pain makes even the most mundane motions—reaching the top shelf, brushing your hair—feel impossible. And the slightest shoulder pain can have a significant impact on your life. Before your minor shoulder pain turns into a major problem, consider trying physical therapy. Since physical therapists are
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Say ‘So Long Shoulder Pain’ with Physical Therapy
April 1st, 2024
Tips to Overcome Back Pain this Winter
January 30th, 2024The frigid winter months are approaching quickly, bringing exciting things such as holidays, winter sports season, and an escape from the heat and humidity of summer. However, the cold weather can also mean a return of back pain. The drop in temperature causes your muscles, tendons, and ligaments to tighten resulting in your nerve roots
Five Benefits of Choosing Physical Therapy
January 15th, 2024A new year has begun, and with it is the opportunity to take a fresh look at what you have, how you can improve habits, and pursue new goals or revisit the ones you’ve not quite fully achieved. Many New Year’s resolutions center on health and wellness. However, while considering the everyday changes you can
5 Reasons to Try Physical Therapy
December 4th, 2023Life is busy! From sunrise to sunset, the hours are filled with work, family, and hopefully, for health’s sake, some exercise too. So, who really has time to slow down for an injury? Whether you’ve noticed a new pain that makes getting out of bed a challenge or you’re dealing with a chronic health condition
Tech Neck?
October 30th, 2023Have a cell phone or use a computer? Chances are likely you also have neck pain! Here are four physical therapist-approved tips to help you address your neck pain and take on the day comfortably and confidently!
Celebrate Health When You Ask for PT First
October 9th, 2023The injury cycle is pretty predictable. You get injured, are in pain, and wait to see if it improves. Then, when it doesn’t get better, you call your doctor to schedule an appointment. Days, weeks, or months later, you are seen by your provider. Your doctor wants you to have X-rays or an MRI before
Physical Therapy Puts Relief Within Your Reach
October 2nd, 2023October is National Physical Therapy Month! It’s a time when our profession works to raise awareness of the many ways that physical therapy empowers health. From addressing chronic conditions like arthritis, to treating high-level athletes, physical therapists have the training, knowledge, and skills to help people of all ages and abilities find relief from pain
Physical Therapy: Guiding Your Pain Relief Journey
September 27th, 2023Find Pain Relief with Help from Bay State Physical Therapy In the quest for pain relief, opioids have emerged as a popular choice due to their ability to temporarily numb the sensation of pain. Especially during September, when we recognize Pain Awareness Month, it’s crucial to highlight that opioids do not resolve the underlying issue
Break the Cycle of Your Chronic Pain
September 18th, 2023The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than 51 million people have chronic pain. The National Spine & Pain Center describes chronic pain as “pain that outlasts what is considered a normal time course for healing.” While “acute” discomfort is the body’s initial response to an injury with symptoms that decline as the body
How Physical Therapy Can Help You Reduce Opioid Use, Overcome Pain, and Empower Health
September 11th, 2023We all aspire to live an active and healthy lifestyle. Yet, health barriers or injuries can sometimes get in the way, leaving us in pain and struggling to move freely. Frequently, the go-to solution for many individuals in pain is to turn to prescription pain medications, such as opioids. However, as the opioid crisis continues
