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Keep your heart healthy with tips to stay active

Stay Fit and Active as You Age

February 12th, 2024

February is American Heart Month, a time when all people of every age can focus on their cardiovascular health and the many ways that movement can promote heart health. As a member of your healthcare team, the team at Bay State Physical Therapy is uniquely qualified to recognize the barriers to your ability to reach

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Each aching joints with movement and weight loss

Ease Aching Joints with Movement & Weight Management

June 20th, 2022

Many lifestyle factors can affect chronic musculoskeletal pain such as activity level, stress, diet, and sleep. In addition to working with a physical therapist, another effective method of reducing musculoskeletal pain is through weight loss.

Tai Chi: Movement becomes medicine

Tai Chi: Movement Can Be Medicine

May 23rd, 2022

Tai chi is often described as “medication in motion” because of the restorative benefits for the mind and body, as it promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements. With the chaos of normal life, who couldn’t use a little serenity?

Looking for arthritis relief?

Looking for Arthritis Relief?

May 9th, 2022

Physical therapists are experts in the musculoskeletal system and understand the complexities associated with arthritis.

Don't ignore neck pain

Don’t Ignore Neck Pain!

March 15th, 2022

Did you know that up to 70% of people will experience neck pain, at some point during their lives, that is severe enough to interfere with their daily activities?

knee pain

Kick Knee Pain to the Curb

November 15th, 2021

From sprained ligaments because of a sport-related injury to degenerative bone changes due to osteoarthritis, Bay State Physical Therapy is your go-to medical provider to help you return to the activities you love. 

Make a Splash

Make a Splash with Aquatic Exercise

August 23rd, 2021

Aquatic exercise is a safe and effective method for healing injuries, restoring patient confidence, and increasing mobility.

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What’s Your Type…of Arthritis?!

May 17th, 2021

While arthritis is very common, it is not actually a single disease, but is a description of joint pain or joint disease.

Stress-Related Headaches

Say Goodbye to Stress-Related Headaches, Forever

December 7th, 2019

Are you tortured by headache pain morning, noon and night, day after day? Does emotional and/or physical stress always seem to trigger a headache? If so, you’re one of the many Americans who suffer from stress-related or tension headaches. These headaches have own distinctive style, and some of their underlying causes may actually surprise you.

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How to Treat Arthritis Pain Without Medication

February 20th, 2019

Arthritis can sometimes serve as a bit of an umbrella term. It is used to describe over 100 different types of joint pain and joint disease experienced by millions of people.