Educational Resources - Blog, Video and more
Why Virtual Back Pain Coaching Works
Discover how virtual back pain coaching from Back Bay Health’s new program, Back Pain Coach, helps you move with confidence, reduce pain, and build lasting resilience. Learn why online coaching is just as effective as in-person care — without the quick fixes or fear-based messages.
Neck Pain in Cyclists: What Boston Riders Need to Know
Neck pain while cycling in Boston is common — but that doesn’t mean you need to stop riding. Learn why it happens and how to relieve it with movement, strength, and smart training, not rest. Backed by recent research and designed for Boston’s active cycling community.
Playing with Pain - How to Rebuild Confidence in Movement After Persistent Pain
Persistent pain can make even simple movements feel threatening. This blog explores how pain predictions form in the brain and how safe, curious experimentation with movement can help break the pain-fear cycle. Learn why courage, not avoidance, is key to rebuilding confidence in your body and returning to the activities you love.
Playing with Pain - Why Avoiding Movement Can Worsen Chronic Pain (And What to Do About It)
If you’ve been avoiding movement because of persistent pain, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. At Back Bay Health, we specialize in helping people rebuild confidence in movement and reclaim the activities they love.
Outdated Pregnancy Exercise Advice? Here’s What the Research Really Says
Still being told not to lift, run, or crunch while pregnant? Learn which pregnancy exercise restrictions are outdated—and what the science really says.
Sitting with Sciatica? A Guide for Boston Desk Workers
Boston office workers with sciatica: Learn how movement — not rest — can reduce leg pain and help you stay active. Evidence-based tips from local rehab pros.
Lower Back Pain on the Charles: A Guide for Boston Rowers
Low back pain is one of the most common injuries in rowing — affecting up to 88% of athletes during their career. This blog breaks down the latest consensus on prevention and management, including technique, load management, and individualized rehab strategies backed by research. Whether you’re a rower or coach, this is essential reading for staying healthy on the water and in the gym.
Navigating pain during exercise with “the Traffic Light”
How do you know when you should stop a painful activity? Or when it’s safe to keep going even though you have pain?
At Back Bay Health, we use ‘The traffic light analogy’ to help people understand how to safely move and stay active even if they have pain.
Pregnancy Exercise Guide Sheet
A guide sheet for exercise in pregnancy based on the most up to date research. Read on to find, best practices, myths, benefits, and contraindications to exercise in pregnancy. You will also find a downloadable, printable PDF including resources.
Should I be worried about my Anterior Pelvic Tilt?
Are you worried about your anterior pelvic tilt? Read this blog to get better understanding of what anterior pelvic tilt is, and what you can do about it.
Overcoming Emotional Eating
Learn how mindful reflection and self-compassion can help you transform your relationship with food and overcome the constant battle with food cravings.
Leaking with exercise does NOT always mean you have a WEAK pelvic floor…
Do you leak with exercise? Have you been told it’s because you have a weak pelvic floor? Not necessarily… Read on.
When and How to Hydrate While Running, Biking, Swimming, Sweating, or Moving Your Body
Hydration strategies for active people.
Recipe: Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
A batch-cook dinner recipe for vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters alike.
Unpopular opinion: While you absolutely should train in pregnancy… you don’t NEED to train FOR birth.
You can strength train in pregnancy. You can strength train postpartum. Birth is a physical event, yes. But you do not NEED to train for birth.
5 things you’re doing that are NOT helping your Stress Incontinence. (3 min read)
5 things you’re doing that are NOT helping your stress incontinence.
This 3 min read goes over common (bad) habits of people with stress incontinence. Read on to see if you are doing any of these things.