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Latest articles by Dr. Fred Bagares, DO

Board-certified sports medicine physician and physiatrist specializing in direct-pay musculoskeletal care in Virginia Beach, VA. Dr. Bagares completed his PM&R residency at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (Northwestern University) and a fellowship in sports and spine medicine. He is board certified through the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
12 July 2026

Is It Your Joint, Tendon, Muscle, or Nerve? How to Tell

This guide helps differentiate joint, tendon, muscle, and nerve pain by symptoms and triggers, advising when to seek care. MS...

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05 July 2026

When Pain Won’t Quit: Why Healing Stalls and What Helps

Persistent musculoskeletal pain often persists due to chronic conditions, improper diagnosis, or nerve signaling. Non-surgica...

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28 June 2026

Persistent Musculoskeletal Pain: Why Healing Stalls and What Helps

Persistent musculoskeletal pain persists due to untreated injuries, chronic conditions, or nerve pain. Personalized, non-surg...

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21 June 2026

Persistent Musculoskeletal Pain: Why Healing Stalls and What Helps You Move Forward

Persistent musculoskeletal pain often stems from hidden nerve, biomechanical, or central sensitization issues. MSK Direct off...

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14 June 2026

Persistent Musculoskeletal Pain: Why Healing Stalls and What Helps

Persistent musculoskeletal pain often persists due to poor healing, lifestyle factors, and psychological influences. MSK Dire...

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07 June 2026

Central sensitization: why pain can stay on after the injury calms down

Central sensitization causes persistent pain by nerve hypersensitivity after injury heals. MSK Direct offers personalized, no...

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10 May 2026

Why Pain Keeps Coming Back: What Patients Should Know

Recurrent pain stems from complex factors like nervous system sensitivity, inflammation, and stress. MSK Direct offers person...

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03 May 2026

Why Your Pain Keeps Coming Back: A Patient Guide to Stalled Healing

Recurring pain often stems from stalled healing due to factors like poor rest, inflammation, stress, and misdiagnosis. Person...

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26 April 2026

Persistent Musculoskeletal Pain: Why It Returns—and How to Break the Cycle

Persistent musculoskeletal pain stems from unresolved injury, strain, or conditions like arthritis. Non-surgical treatmentsâ€...

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