Stronger with Don Saladino Still In Pain? This Is Why with Dr. Charlie Weingroff
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Mar 17, 2026 Dr. Charlie Weingroff, physical therapist and strength-and-conditioning expert who blends training with rehab. He explains why training and rehab are one, when to keep moving versus immobilize, and why surgeons are not always the recovery leaders. He also covers figuring out true pain sources, managing asymmetries, and practical steps for returning to full activity.
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NFL Veteran Remembers A Needle‑First Era
- Anecdote about old NFL players' care to show historical overreliance on injections.
- Charlie recounts an NFL Hall of Famer saying when your shoulder hurt you put a needle in it, illustrating prior medical defaults.
Expect A Clear Plan Early In Treatment
- Do expect a skilled clinician to form a clear plan quickly and know if they can help within a few sessions.
- Charlie says he should be able to create plan A in roughly 60 minutes and determine if further testing or referral is needed.
X Doesn't Always Mark The Pain Source
- Realize X on an image doesn't always equal the pain source.
- Charlie gives example where elbow pain can be driven by the shoulder and says many surgeries treat incidental findings not the true pain generator.