Does back and neck pain impact your ability to exercise, work, and enjoy leisure activities? If this sounds familiar, there is something you can do to get real and lasting relief.
At Baystate Rehabilitation Care, our Spine Rehabilitation program specializes in helping people like you. Our comprehensive, medically-managed program includes manual therapy and other physical therapy treatments, education, exercise, and pain management. There is no other program in the region that offers such a complete approach to solving back and neck problems.
Who We Are:
The Baystate Rehabilitation Care Spine Rehabilitation program is specially designed to treat people with problems of the neck, back and spine. Our philosophy is current with the scientific knowledge that pain killers or passive treatments offer some relief, but no real opportunity for full recovery and management
Our Services:
Treatment Options:
At the Spine Rehabilitation program, we recognize that you may require more than physical therapy. That's why we provide our patients with access to a range of treatment options:
- Behavioral Health Over 60% of individuals who have chronic back or neck pain also experience varying degrees of psychological difficulties. Symptoms may include depression, anxiety, or hopelessness about ever improving. Your psychological wellbeing is a vital aspect of your recovery. Stress management, relaxation, and pain management techniques for chronic pain may also be discussed.
- Nutrition Services Decreased activity and weight gain are common in those suffering from chronic back pain. Weight gain can further impair mobility and aggravate pre-existing spine pain. A nutritional evaluation may help improve dietary behaviors. Some patients may also require nutritional services for osteoporosis.
- Other Medical Services If an evaluation reveals that further medical services would be beneficial, we can discuss other options with you and your referring physician, which may include physiatry, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and other medical specialties. We're Ready to Help You If you are suffering from neck or back pain, we're ready to help you.
Diagnoses We Treat:
- Adolescent/adult scoliosis
- Low back/neck pain
- Mechanical spine pain
- Disc problems
- Spinal Fractures
- Sacroiliac pain/problems
- Facet arthropathy
- Whiplash injuries
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Radiculopathies
- Spine surgery recovery
- Sciatica/piriformus syndrome
The Healthy Back program at Baystate Franklin Medical Center
The Healthy Back program was developed specifically for individuals who complain of minor/ occasional neck or low back pain but do not have the time for formal rehabilitation therapy. They would benefit, however, from early intervention and education to avoid potential spine problems.
The program consists of three visits:
- Thorough spine examination and develop a plan of care
- Education of back care and written self-management program
- Follow-up to assure progress, independence, and prevention
Our Commitment to You
The spine program is totally committed to providing you with:
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Personalized rehabilitation through a comprehensive evaluation of your individual condition
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Concise explanation of our findings and treatment recommendations
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The most effective treatment expertly performed by our highly skilled team.
You can feel confident that there is no better place to find the kind of care you need to live the kind of life you want to lead.
To make an appointment for spine rehabilitation therapy, have your physician make a referral by calling Baystate Health Link at:
Toll-free: 1-800-377-HEALTH
From Greenfield: 413-773-2454
From Springfield: 413-794-2255
From Ware: 413-967-2488
Baystate Health Link is open to serve you Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
For more information about services and programs, call the Baystate Rehabilitation Care location nearest you.
