What if your health insurance works more like a Bed Bath & Beyond coupon than a true safety net? In this episode of The Talking Rehab Podcast, Dr. Fred Bagares, DO—Sports & Spine specialist and founder of MSK Direct Virginia Beach—breaks down why even the best insurance plan often leaves you paying more, waiting longer, and still not getting the care that matters most. Through the story of Nate, a weekend pickleball player whose shoulder injury led him through the endless maze of copa...
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What if your health insurance works more like a Bed Bath & Beyond coupon than a true safety net? In this episode of The Talking Rehab Podcast, Dr. Fred Bagares, DO—Sports & Spine specialist and founder of MSK Direct Virginia Beach—breaks down why even the best insurance plan often leaves you paying more, waiting longer, and still not getting the care that matters most. Through the story of Nate, a weekend pickleball player whose shoulder injury led him through the endless maze of copa...
What if your biggest breakthrough in recovery isn’t eliminating pain, but learning how to keep it from getting worse? In this episode of The Talking Rehab Podcast, Dr. Fred Bagares reframes one of the most overlooked wins in rehabilitation: baseline control. He shares why stability is not settling, but actually the foundation for lowering pain later—and how patients who master it often achieve better long-term outcomes than those chasing quick fixes. Through Maria’s story—a nurse whose daily ...
Talking Rehab with Dr. Fred Bagares
What if your health insurance works more like a Bed Bath & Beyond coupon than a true safety net? In this episode of The Talking Rehab Podcast, Dr. Fred Bagares, DO—Sports & Spine specialist and founder of MSK Direct Virginia Beach—breaks down why even the best insurance plan often leaves you paying more, waiting longer, and still not getting the care that matters most. Through the story of Nate, a weekend pickleball player whose shoulder injury led him through the endless maze of copa...
