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Four 4 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help Relieve Your Headache Pain

Four Ways Physical Therapy Can Help Relieve Your Headache Pain

March 15th, 2024

Over 45 million Americans suffer from headache pain, making it the 3rd most common disease in the world, impacting 1 out of 7 people. While there are many different “triggers” such as alcohol, chocolate, scents, and other factors that cause headaches and migraines, most people who suffer from chronic or recurring headaches have underlying neck

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Break the Cycle of Your Chronic Pain

Break the Cycle of Your Chronic Pain

September 18th, 2023

The 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

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Freedom from pain

3 Ways Physical Therapy Empowers You to Reach Your Potential!!

July 3rd, 2023

The freedom to move, be active, and maintain independence is crucial to your health and quality of life. For some individuals, pain makes movement a challenge. In fact, the number one reason people seek healthcare is due to pain! At Bay State Physical Therapy, our team will provide hands-on care and patient education to help you

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Chronic headaches and physical therapy

Chronic Headaches and Physical Therapy

February 13th, 2023

Chronic headaches and migraines can be debilitating and frustrating conditions that can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. While over-the-counter or prescription medications can provide temporary relief, they do not address the root cause of the problem. Physical therapy, on the other hand, can be an effective treatment option for those who suffer from

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The burden and high cost of chronic pain

The High Cost of Chronic Pain

November 28th, 2022

While we usually associate pain with physical damage or injury, chronic pain can persist long after healing. But one of the most important steps to healing chronic pain is understanding it. Let’s break down how chronic pain often develops: It’s important to remember that when you’re experiencing this pain, it doesn’t necessarily mean that your

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Physical therapy helps you prepare to prevent injuries

Prepare to Play and Prevent Injuries

September 12th, 2022

The preventive care of a physical therapist might not just save you from injury—it might save you a pocket full of money too. Keep reading

The Impact of Back Pain

The Impact of Back Pain

June 27th, 2022

When many people think of back pain, they think of just that—pain in the back. But it can also have significant consequences that you may not even be aware of.

Physical Therapy is Life Changing

5 Ways Physical Therapy Can Be Life Changing

October 26th, 2021

There’s something for everyone at Bay State Physical Therapy. Read more about 5 ways that PT can be life changing!

Looking to delay surgery?

Looking to Delay Surgery and Enjoy Your Summer? Call Bay State Physical Therapy!

June 21st, 2021

Working with a PT is an excellent way to control or reduce your pain symptoms, improve your function while you enjoy your summer, and can ensure the best possible outcome for your planned procedure whenever the time finally arrives.

Constantly-Needing-Your-Pain-Meds-Refilled

Constantly Needing Your Pain Meds Refilled? Talk to Your doctor About How Physical Therapy Can Help You Ditch the Opioids!

April 16th, 2020

Don’t Go Through Bottles of Pills — Go to Physical Therapy Another day, another trip to the pharmacy. This is the treadmill that many chronic pain sufferers find themselves walking, month after month and year after year. Prescription pain medications can only do so much to keep your suffering at bay — and in the

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