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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.
05 April 2026

Why Your Pain Keeps Coming Back: 10 Reasons Musculoskeletal Healing Stalls—and How to Fix Them

Recurring musculoskeletal pain often returns due to incomplete rehab, overuse, or unresolved causes. MSK Direct offers person...

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29 March 2026

Magnetic Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (mPNS) for Chronic Nerve Pain: What Patients Should Know

Magnetic Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (mPNS) offers a safe, non-invasive treatment for chronic nerve pain, delivering targete...

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22 March 2026

PRP, ESWT, and mPNS Made Simple: Your Guide to Non-Surgical Pain Relief

MSK Direct offers non-surgical pain relief via PRP injections, ESWT, and mPNS, providing safe, effective, and cost-transparen...

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15 March 2026

How mPNS Offers Lasting Relief for Chronic Nerve Pain (Without Surgery)

mPNS at MSK Direct offers noninvasive, drug-free relief for chronic nerve pain using targeted magnetic pulses. Virginia’s e...

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09 March 2026

Why Direct-Pay MSK Care Makes Sense for High-Deductible Plans in Virginia Beach

Direct-pay MSK care in Virginia Beach offers transparent pricing, faster access, personalized non-surgical treatments, and no...

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09 March 2026

Why Direct-Pay Musculoskeletal Care Makes Sense for High-Deductible Plans in Virginia Beach

Direct-pay musculoskeletal care in Virginia Beach offers HDHP patients transparent pricing, faster access, personalized non-s...

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02 March 2026

Direct-pay MSK care: a smarter path for high-deductible patients in Virginia Beach

Direct-pay musculoskeletal care in Virginia Beach offers transparent pricing, faster appointments, personalized non-surgical ...

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23 February 2026

Direct-Pay MSK Care: A Smart Choice for High-Deductible Plans in Hampton Roads

Direct-pay musculoskeletal care in Hampton Roads offers transparent pricing, faster access, and personalized non-surgical tre...

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16 February 2026

Direct-Pay MSK Care vs Insurance: Faster Access, Clear Costs, Personalized Results

Direct-pay musculoskeletal care offers faster specialist access, transparent pricing, personalized treatment, and advanced no...

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