Condition we treatGT Physical Therapy, Pascagoula
Chronic pain treatment in Pascagoula, MS
Pain that won't go away still has reasons behind it. We look at both the tissues and how your nervous system is processing pain, and treat both with hands-on care, education, and exercise.
- Insurance
- Medicare and most major plans. We check your benefits before your first visit.
- Referral
- Not needed to start in most cases. See how it works
- Google reviews
- 5.0 from 49 reviews.
Chronic pain is real — and physical therapy can change it
Pain lasting more than 3 months involves more than just damaged tissue. The nervous system has learned to amplify pain signals — and that pattern can be changed with the right treatment.
Chronic pain is notoriously undertreated. Most patients cycle through medications, injections, and passive treatments that address symptoms without touching the underlying drivers. At GT PT, we treat both the tissue and the nervous system — reducing peripheral triggers with dry needling and manual therapy, while using graded movement and education to retrain how your body processes pain.
You see Dr. Austin Baskin, PT, DPT every visit — someone who understands the neuroscience of persistent pain and has the hands-on tools to address it directly. The approach is gradual, specific, and built around making real, measurable progress.
Most chronic pain patients notice a meaningful change within their first few sessions — not because the problem is simple, but because it's finally being approached correctly.
Understanding why your pain has persisted is itself therapeutic. Pain neuroscience education measurably reduces pain intensity — and it's a core part of every chronic pain program at GT PT.
The chronic pain cycle
Chronic pain leads to fear of movement movement avoidance deconditioning more pain sensitivity. Breaking the cycle requires addressing the tissue, the movement patterns, and the nervous system — simultaneously. That's what we do.
Chronic pain conditions we treat
If your pain has persisted for months or years without resolution, there's a reason — and we'll find it.
Chronic low back & neck pain
Pain that's been there for months or years after injections, rest, or generic PT. Manual therapy, dry needling, and movement retraining address the mechanical drivers that haven't been properly assessed.
Fibromyalgia & widespread pain
Graded exercise therapy, dry needling for trigger points, and pain neuroscience education form the evidence-based foundation for fibromyalgia treatment. Progress is gradual and real.
Chronic headaches & tension pain
Cervicogenic headaches and tension-type headaches driven by upper cervical dysfunction and muscle trigger points. Manual therapy and dry needling provide lasting relief.
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
Graded motor imagery, desensitization, and careful progressive loading — evidence-based interventions for CRPS.
Failed back surgery syndrome
Persistent pain after spinal surgery is common and highly treatable with the right approach. We address both the tissue and the central sensitization that surgery alone couldn't fix.
Persistent joint pain
Chronic shoulder, hip, knee, or wrist pain that hasn't responded to standard care. Trigger point dysfunction and unaddressed mechanical drivers are often the missing piece.
Our chronic pain treatment approach
Comprehensive, evidence-based — addressing your pain from multiple angles simultaneously.
Advanced dry needling
A useful tool for chronic myofascial pain, when clinically appropriate. Targets trigger points that can perpetuate pain for months or years.
Manual Therapy
Hands-on joint mobilization, soft tissue techniques, and myofascial release — decreasing peripheral pain signals feeding the nervous system and restoring normal movement mechanics.
Graded exercise therapy
Carefully progressed movement programs that expand your capacity without flaring symptoms. Designed around your baseline and your goals — not a generic protocol.
Pain neuroscience education
Understanding why your pain has persisted is therapeutically powerful. We explain the science in plain language — and research shows this measurably reduces chronic pain intensity.
Postural & movement correction
Faulty posture and movement patterns create ongoing tissue stress that perpetuates chronic pain. We identify and correct these patterns to address the mechanical drivers.
Self-Management Tools
You need tools to manage your pain between sessions and long-term. We teach specific strategies — breathing, movement pacing, graded activity — that put you in control of your recovery.
What to expect at your first appointment
From call to treatment — no surprises.
Call & get scheduled fast
Call 228-471-5047. We'll get you in same week in most cases. We accept Medicare and most insurance. We'll verify your benefits before your visit so there are no cost surprises.
Comprehensive chronic pain evaluation
Dr. Baskin takes a thorough history and performs a full movement assessment — identifying the specific physical drivers of your pain and assessing the nervous system component. You leave understanding your pain and your plan.
Treatment begins same day
Dry needling, manual therapy, or both — based on what the evaluation reveals. Dr. Baskin rechecks your response before you leave the first visit.
A plan built around your life
You leave with a realistic treatment plan, a simple home program, and a clear explanation of what's driving your pain. No open-ended treatment, no vague timelines — just a real plan toward resolution.
Your physical therapist
Dr. Austin Baskin, PT, DPT
Austin owns GT Physical Therapy. He does your evaluation, builds your plan, and treats you at every visit. Most of that time is one-on-one.
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, Mississippi license #PT 7623
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- Post-graduate certification in dry needling (Cert DN)
- Guest lecturer, William Carey University Doctor of Physical Therapy program
Insurance and payment
We check your benefits before your first visit, so you know your costs up front.
- Medicare
- BlueCross BlueShield
- UnitedHealthcare
- Cigna
- Aetna
- Workers' comp
Self-pay rates are available. Don't see your plan? Call and we'll check it for you.
Chronic pain questions
Can physical therapy actually help chronic pain?
Yes. PT is one of the most evidence-supported treatments for chronic pain. By addressing both the physical drivers (trigger points, joint restrictions, movement dysfunction) and the neurological component (central sensitization), PT produces lasting change that medication management alone cannot achieve.
What is central sensitization?
Central sensitization is when your nervous system becomes hypersensitive — amplifying pain signals beyond what the original tissue damage warrants. It's common in chronic pain conditions including fibromyalgia, CRPS, and persistent back pain. Treatment involves addressing peripheral triggers with dry needling and manual therapy while retraining the nervous system through graded exercise and pain neuroscience education.
Does GT Physical Therapy treat fibromyalgia?
Yes. Dr. Baskin treats fibromyalgia using graded exercise therapy, dry needling for trigger points, manual therapy, and pain neuroscience education. The approach is gradual and individualized — designed around your baseline and expanded carefully over time. Progress is real but takes commitment.
I've tried PT before and it didn't help. Why would this be different?
Chronic pain care has to address both the specific mechanical drivers and the nervous system component. GT PT combines hands-on manual therapy, dry needling, and a neuroscience-informed approach, with Dr. Baskin treating you every visit.
Do I need a referral for chronic pain physical therapy in Mississippi?
Most commercial insurance plans don't require a referral — Mississippi is a direct access state. Medicare does not require a referral to start physical therapy; it requires your plan of care to be certified by a physician or qualified provider within 30 days of your evaluation, which we help coordinate. Call 228-471-5047 and we'll verify your benefits and coordinate any referrals needed.
Does insurance cover chronic pain PT?
In most cases, yes. We accept Medicare, most major insurance plans, workers' comp, and cash pay. We verify your specific benefits before your first visit so there are no surprises on cost.
Call, visit, or ask a question
We schedule by phone. If you're not sure physical therapy is right for your problem, call and ask.
Hours
| Mon–Thu | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Friday | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm |
| Sat–Sun | Closed |
Patients come to us from Pascagoula, Moss Point, Gautier, Ocean Springs, Escatawpa, and across Jackson County.