The Hidden Risk of Pushing Through Pain | Episode 85
Thu Jan 29 2026
How do you stay active when pain keeps getting in the way?
If your fitness goals get off track because of pain, you're not alone — and even better, you're not out of options.
Pushing through pain, ignoring warning signs, or waiting to "get better first" often leads to setbacks, frustration, and giving up altogether. Most of us aren't lacking motivation; we're missing a clear plan for what to do before surgery becomes the only option.
In this episode, VSI physiatrist and Director of Regenerative Medicine Dr. Niteesh Bharara and VSI physical therapist Greg Morris deliver a practical, hopeful reality check. Together, they walk through the non-operative path that's often missing from traditional care — what exists between "just wait" and surgery — showing how physical therapy and natural healing work together to address the root cause of pain, support real tissue healing, and help people return to training without the extensive recovery that often comes with surgery.
This episode is for you if:
You have fitness goals, but pain keeps interrupting your progress
You've been told to "just wait" or "push through it"
You want real, non-surgical options to move forward
If pain has left you feeling stuck or unsure of what to do next, this episode shows there is another path forward: one that helps you keep moving, training, and doing the activities you love.
📺 Watch this full episode on YouTube
🔗 Find expert resources at VSISpine.com
🔔 Subscribe to Get Back to Your Life® podcast for more expert advice for taking control of your health.
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How do you stay active when pain keeps getting in the way? If your fitness goals get off track because of pain, you're not alone — and even better, you're not out of options. Pushing through pain, ignoring warning signs, or waiting to "get better first" often leads to setbacks, frustration, and giving up altogether. Most of us aren't lacking motivation; we're missing a clear plan for what to do before surgery becomes the only option. In this episode, VSI physiatrist and Director of Regenerative Medicine Dr. Niteesh Bharara and VSI physical therapist Greg Morris deliver a practical, hopeful reality check. Together, they walk through the non-operative path that's often missing from traditional care — what exists between "just wait" and surgery — showing how physical therapy and natural healing work together to address the root cause of pain, support real tissue healing, and help people return to training without the extensive recovery that often comes with surgery. This episode is for you if: You have fitness goals, but pain keeps interrupting your progress You've been told to "just wait" or "push through it" You want real, non-surgical options to move forward If pain has left you feeling stuck or unsure of what to do next, this episode shows there is another path forward: one that helps you keep moving, training, and doing the activities you love. 📺 Watch this full episode on YouTube 🔗 Find expert resources at VSISpine.com 🔔 Subscribe to Get Back to Your Life® podcast for more expert advice for taking control of your health.