If your appointments feel rushed, your MRI sounds terrifying, and your “plan” is pills + rest + generic stretches… you’re not the problem. The system is. In this episode, Dr. Daniel Shapiro breaks down the blind spots in standard care that quietly keep people hurting—and shows you how to take back control.Inside the episode:The 10-Minute Visit Trap: why volume quotas + insurance checkboxes → cookie-cutter care.The MRI Myth: scary labels (“degeneration,” “herniation,” “arthritis”) that often don’t predict pain—and how to interpret imaging without panic.Lack of focus on your mental statePassive instead of Active (and that’s the problem): heat, stim, and stretching without progressive loading won’t rebuild capacity.Fear Factories: nocebo language (“your back is fragile”) creates avoidance and more pain; learn scripts that lower the alarm.The Fix: a clear framework—Calm → Load → Live—to turn pain down, restore strength, and return to real life.You’ll walk away with:A better understanding of what to expect from your rehab journey less fear around your painHigher expectations for your medical teamIf standard care left you stuck, this episode gives you the roadmap to get unstuck—with science, structure, and confidence.Important Note:This is educational and not medical advice. Speak with your clinician about a safe plan tailored to you.Free Resources & Work With Us🤝 From NY, NJ, FL, or MA and want 1-on-1 help? Book a FREE Discovery Session:⮕ https://projectphysicaltherapy.com/free-discovery-session📸 Instagram (daily tips & behind-the-scenes):⮕ https://www.instagram.com/stories/officialdannyshapiro/