TreatmentGT Physical Therapy, Pascagoula
Pain relief in Pascagoula that treats the cause
Most long-lasting pain has a mechanical cause. We find it, treat it hands-on, and give you exercises that help keep it from coming back, without relying on pills or repeat injections.
- 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.
The problem with how most people treat pain
If you've been through the pain management cycle — pills, injections, repeat — you already know it doesn't fix anything. Here's why.
Injections don't fix the cause
Cortisone and epidural injections reduce inflammation temporarily. The underlying joint dysfunction, muscle imbalance, or disc problem that triggered your pain is still there the moment the shot wears off.
More injections = diminishing returns
Each subsequent injection tends to be less effective than the last. Repeated cortisone injections can actually weaken tendons and cartilage over time — making the long-term problem worse.
Chronic pain is often mechanical
Most pain labeled "chronic" or "degenerative" has a specific mechanical driver — a stiff joint, an overloaded tendon, a movement pattern that needs correcting. Fix the mechanism, fix the pain.
Surgery isn't the only option for spine pain
For many spine problems, people who try physical therapy first do about as well as those who go straight to surgery, with less risk and cost.
Does this sound like you?
You don't have to have tried everything before coming here. But many patients have.
"I've had two or three injections and the pain keeps coming back."
The shot wore off because the cause was never addressed. We look for the cause.
"I was told I need surgery but want to try everything first."
That's a good instinct. Physical therapy is a reasonable first step before most elective spine surgery.
"I've had pain for years and nothing has helped."
Long-lasting pain often has a mechanical driver that hasn't been properly assessed.
"I take pain medication daily and want to cut back."
Treating the source of pain often lets people reduce medication, with their doctor's guidance.
"I tried PT before and it didn't work."
Care works best when it's specific to your diagnosis and adjusted as you respond. That's how every plan here is built.
"I'm on Medicare and worried about cost."
We accept Medicare and check your benefits before your first visit.
Drug-Free relief for all these conditions
If it's musculoskeletal, chances are we can fix it without a needle or a scalpel.
Low back pain & sciatica
One of the most common reasons people seek pain care. Manual therapy, dry needling, and corrective exercise help many cases — including people who've already had injections.
Knee pain & osteoarthritis
Dry needling and manual therapy are options we use for knee OA when clinically appropriate, as part of nonsurgical care.
Shoulder & rotator cuff pain
Rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, and impingement all respond well to manual therapy and progressive loading when done with expertise.
Tendinopathies
Achilles, patellar, rotator cuff, tennis elbow — dry needling can help when rest and cortisone haven't.
Chronic & persistent pain
Pain that's been there for months or years often has a central sensitization component. Pain neuroscience education combined with hands-on treatment produces lasting results.
TMJ & jaw pain
A dedicated TMJ PT program in Pascagoula, MS. Jaw clicking, locking, and TMJ headaches treated with specialized manual therapy and dry needling.
Our approach, in three steps
Every treatment is hands-on and built around your specific diagnosis — not a generic protocol.
Find the real cause
A thorough evaluation with Dr. Baskin identifies the exact mechanical source of your pain — something imaging alone often misses. No guessing, no assumptions. You'll leave the first visit with a working diagnosis and a plan.
Treat it hands-On
Manual therapy, dry needling with electrical stimulation, joint mobilization, and targeted exercise address the contributing factors directly. Your progress is measured throughout your plan of care.
Keep it from coming back
Corrective exercise and movement retraining rebuild the patterns that were overloading your system. You leave with a simple home program that keeps the pain from returning — and the education to understand why.
What patients say
5.0 stars from 49 Google reviews. Read them on Google
“I had an amazing experience. Austin was welcoming, professional, and genuinely invested in my recovery. He took the time to assess my condition, explain the treatment plan clearly, and answer all my questions. I started noticing improvement much sooner than expected.”
“Austin has been patient and kind with all the explaining behind each step of my treatment. He listens when I ask crazy questions. He even sends me home with tutorial videos for exercises. GT Physical Therapy is changing my life for the good!”
“Best physical therapist I've ever been to. Austin is very knowledgeable and very gentle and he knows exactly what your body needs. He can help all types of physical problems.”
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.
Pain relief questions
Can physical therapy really replace injections?
For the majority of musculoskeletal pain conditions, yes. Clinical guidelines actually recommend PT before injections for most spine, knee, and shoulder conditions. PT addresses the mechanical cause; injections only reduce inflammation temporarily.
I've already had multiple injections — is it too late for PT to help?
Not at all. Many of our most successful patients come to us after a failed injection cycle. The mechanical problem that triggered your pain is still there and still treatable. In some cases, we need to work around some tissue changes from repeated injections, but meaningful improvement is still a realistic goal for many patients.
How quickly will I feel relief?
Treatment response is measured throughout your plan of care, and your plan is adjusted based on objective findings and functional progress.
Do you accept Medicare for pain treatment?
Yes. We accept Medicare and most major insurance plans. Call us and we'll verify your benefits before your first visit so you know exactly what to expect cost-wise.
Do I need a referral?
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 us and we'll verify your benefits and help coordinate any referrals needed.
What if I've been told my pain is just from aging or degeneration?
Degeneration is normal — but degeneration doesn't equal pain. Studies consistently show that people with severe arthritis on imaging often report no pain, while others with mild findings are debilitated. The mechanical load and movement patterns driving your symptoms are what we treat, regardless of what the MRI says.
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.