Exercise Tips to Get You Moving Again The birds are chirping, the sun is rising earlier, and the smell of spring is in the air. Warmer days filled with more sunlight allow us to shift from indoor activities to nature trails and athletic fields. However, many of us assume we can jump right in where
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Put Some Spring Back In Your Step
April 15th, 2024
Four Ways Physical Therapy Can Help Relieve Your Headache Pain
March 15th, 2024Over 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
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
How Physical Therapy Can Improve Your Health
September 6th, 2023Lacking the motivation to get up and go? A person’s physical health strongly correlates to mood and vice versa. Being physically active can help you manage body weight, strengthen bones, and improve energy, brain health, and immunity. If you’re someone who tunes out when you hear the word “exercise,” it’s essential to understand how achievable
Hip and Knee Pain Relief with Physical Therapy
June 26th, 2023Hip and knee pain has many causes, from excess weight to sports injuries and advancing age to repetitive motion injuries. Whatever the cause of your pain, if you are experiencing it regularly, finding a way to manage it is crucial. Many people use medications like anti-inflammatories or pain relievers to minimize their discomfort. However, these
We Want You to Feel Your Best
October 3rd, 2022Throughout the year and across our clinics, we work hard to make sure our patients have access to services that empower them to reach their health and wellness goals. Although physical therapy is often top of mind when it comes to injuries that have already occurred, there are so many more ways that we can
Stay Hydrated This Summer!
July 25th, 2022Did you know that about 60% of our bodies are made up of water? This is why staying hydrated is important, especially in the summer months. Dehydration is most common in the summer due to sweating during high levels of outdoor activities under the warm sun.
