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 your body and confidence in your movement.

You’ll learn why traditional rehab often misses the psychological side of recovery, how fear alters your nervous system’s response to pain, and what real progress looks like beyond pain scores.

Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing chronic pain, or helping others heal, this episode reframes rehabilitation as a partnership, not a prescription — and a process of moving forward, not just going back.

🎯 Key Takeaways

• Why “passing the test” doesn’t mean you’re ready
• How fear and trust shape recovery outcomes
• What true progress looks like in real life
• The difference between discomfort and danger

🔗 For clarity guides, treatment options, or to explore personalized recovery plans, visit MSKDirectVB.com or FredBagares.com.

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