What if doing everything right still doesn’t make you feel whole again? In this episode, Dr. Fred Bagares, board-certified Sports & Spine physician and founder of MSK Direct, explores why so many patients “pass” their rehab programs yet still don’t feel like themselves. From a teenage athlete afraid to trust her ankle again to a commercial pilot living with chronic back pain, these stories reveal a deeper truth: healing isn’t about finishing a protocol — it’s about rebuilding trust in you...
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What if doing everything right still doesn’t make you feel whole again? In this episode, Dr. Fred Bagares, board-certified Sports & Spine physician and founder of MSK Direct, explores why so many patients “pass” their rehab programs yet still don’t feel like themselves. From a teenage athlete afraid to trust her ankle again to a commercial pilot living with chronic back pain, these stories reveal a deeper truth: healing isn’t about finishing a protocol — it’s about rebuilding trust in you...
“If I stop pedaling, I’ll crash.” A simple truth from a 7-year-old learning to ride a bike sparked this conversation about one of the biggest mistakes people make in recovery: stopping when the pain stops.In this episode of The Talking Rehab Podcast, Dr. Fred Bagares reframes what true recovery looks like. He shares a patient story, a powerful mindset shift, and a case for why momentum—not pain relief—is the real goal. Whether you're dealing with injury, trying to prevent one, or stuck in a...
Talking Rehab with Dr. Fred Bagares
What if doing everything right still doesn’t make you feel whole again? In this episode, Dr. Fred Bagares, board-certified Sports & Spine physician and founder of MSK Direct, explores why so many patients “pass” their rehab programs yet still don’t feel like themselves. From a teenage athlete afraid to trust her ankle again to a commercial pilot living with chronic back pain, these stories reveal a deeper truth: healing isn’t about finishing a protocol — it’s about rebuilding trust in you...
