To Stay Safe on the Ice, Walk Like a Penguin If you are from the northeast, there is no doubt that at some point in your life, you’ve taken a fall on the ice during the winter. Walking on ice can be a challenging and potentially dangerous task, especially if you are not prepared. Regardless
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Worried About Walking on the Ice?
February 5th, 2024
New Year, New View on Physical Therapy
January 8th, 2024The Benefits of Health and Movement in the Year Ahead The beginning of the calendar year is here! And, with all of your competing priorities, your health and safety may fall lower on your list. But, waiting until an injury happens can create even more chaos in your calendar. Physical therapy is often perceived as
Sprains, Strains, and Ankle Pains
June 12th, 2023What You Need to Know and When to See a Therapist There you are, walking through the park on a bright summer day, when suddenly you stride right into a hole. Oops- there goes your ankle! Before you know it, you are in pain, collapsed on the ground, and hoping no one saw your less-than-graceful
Increase Your Physical Activity With These 7 Tips
June 5th, 2023According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 28% of Americans are getting the recommended 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. Being told you must be more physically active may seem like a tall order. But, it doesn’t have to be so hard! As explained by the American Heart Association, increasing physical
Do You Have Back Pain? It Might Be Your Posture
May 1st, 2023As a child, you were probably often reminded about sitting up straight. But enter adulthood, and it’s every man and woman for themselves. And, with the addition of smartphones, tablets, and computers, we are even more at risk of poor posture wreaking havoc on our health. It turns out that good posture is vital for
Chronic Headaches and Physical Therapy
February 13th, 2023Chronic 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
Prehab Before You Rehab
February 15th, 2022When surgery is necessary, working with a physical therapist before surgery (referred to as prehabilitation or prehab) can prepare your body for the upcoming procedure and contributes to a speedier recovery!
Your Partner for the Year Ahead
December 21st, 2021A new year is nearly upon us, and as we close this one out, we anxiously await what the next year will bring. Whatever 2022 has in store, being at your optimal health is essential. As your partner in health, Bay State Physical Therapy can help you overcome longstanding pain, manage new aches, or prepare you for what might be on your bucket list for the year ahead.
Thankful for Movement
November 8th, 2021Chronic pain can be debilitating, but relief is possible. Learn about how physical therapists are your partners in health to live a full & active life.
Physical Therapy can help you leave the pain relievers behind
May 20th, 2020If you’re taking pain relievers and just don’t want to stay dependent on them forever, physical therapy can be exactly the solution you need. Physical therapy can be very beneficial for both short-term pain (usually, that which lasts just a few weeks or months) and long-term or chronic pain (that which lasts for more than
