This podcast is all about breaking down old and outdated medical myths, improving your health, minimizing your reliance on drugs/painkillers, and getting you to feel hyped, positive, and all-around awesome!
99 Shades of Pain
Claim This Podcastby Dr. Danny Shapiro, PT, DPT
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28 episodes
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Podcast Overview
This podcast is all about breaking down old and outdated medical myths, improving your health, minimizing your reliance on drugs/painkillers, and getting you to feel hyped, positive, and all-around awesome!
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Recent Episodes
December 19, 2025
You Probably Don’t Have Plantar Fasciitis (Here’s What’s Really Going On)
<p>If you’ve been told you have plantar fasciitis just because the bottom of your foot hurts… there’s a good chance that diagnosis is wrong or only part of the story.In this episode of Built to Endure, Dr. Daniel Shapiro, PT, DPT breaks down why so many people are misdiagnosed with plantar fasciitis — and what might actually be causing your heel and foot pain instead.Most people hear: • “It’s plantar fasciitis. Just stretch your calves.” • “Wear these inserts forever.” • “Your arches are bad; that’s why you’re in pain.”But it’s not that simple.🔍 In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why “plantar fasciitis” is often used as a catch-all label for any foot pain • The difference between true plantar fasciitis, heel fat pad irritation, nerve issues, and Achilles/calf problems • Why your pain might be worse first step in the morning — and what that actually tells us • How your ankles, hips, walking mechanics, and even training load can create “plantar fasciitis” symptoms • Why rest, ice, and random stretches often fail (or only help for a few days) • Practical starting points to calm your symptoms down and rebuild capacity so your foot actually trusts you again👣 This episode is for you if: • You’ve been told you have plantar fasciitis (maybe more than once) • You’ve tried inserts, rolling on a frozen water bottle, and “foot stretches” with minimal results • Your foot pain keeps coming back every time you try to walk more, stand longer, or get back into exercise • You’re tired of chasing labels and want to understand what’s really driving your pain</p><p>Important Note:This is educational and not medical advice. Speak with your clinician about a safe plan tailored to you.</p><p>Free Resources & Work With Us🤝 From NY, NJ, FL, or MA and want 1-on-1 help? Book a FREE Discovery Session:⮕ https://projectphysicaltherapy.com/free-discovery-session📸 Instagram (daily tips & behind-the-scenes):⮕ https://www.instagram.com/stories/officialdannyshapiro/</p>
December 11, 2025
Your Posture Isn’t the Problem - And Your Back Isn’t “Out of Alignment”
<p>If you’ve been told your back pain is because you “have bad posture” or your spine is “out of alignment”… this episode might piss a few people off.In this episode of Built to Endure, Dr. Daniel Shapiro, PT, DPT breaks down why posture has been wildly overhyped as the cause of pain – and why you are not crooked, broken, or doomed because of the way you sit or stand.Most people hear things like:“Your back is out of place.”“Your posture is causing all your pain.”“Your spine is misaligned; we need to straighten you out.”Here’s the truth:Your body is way more adaptable and resilient than that.🔍 In this episode, you’ll learn:Why there is no single ‘perfect’ posture your body is supposed to live inWhy your back is not slipping out of alignment every time you bend, twist, or sit slouchedHow pain can show up in any posture if you stay there too long or don’t have enough strength/capacityThe real role of movement, stress, sleep, and strength in back painSimple ways to change how you move so your back feels safer and less reactiveYou’ll also hear how scary language like “degeneration,” “misalignment,” “one leg shorter,” and “your discs are worn out” can make pain worse – and what to focus on instead if you actually want to feel better.👣 This episode is for you if:You’ve been told your posture is “horrible”You crack and twist your back all day trying to “put it back in”You feel scared to bend, sit, or slouch “the wrong way”You’re tired of feeling fragile and want a clear, rational explanation👍 If this episode helps you:Hit Like and Subscribe to Built to EndureComment with the one belief about posture or alignment you’re ready to let go ofShare this with someone who’s terrified their back is “out”🎧 Subscribe for more no-BS episodes on chronic pain, strength, and building a body that can actually live your lifeImportant Note:This video is educational and not medical advice. Speak with your clinician about a safe plan tailored to you.Free Resources & Work With Us🤝 From NY, NJ, FL, or MA and want 1-on-1 help? Book a FREE Discovery Session:⮕ https://projectphysicaltherapy.com/free-discovery-session📸 Instagram (daily tips & behind-the-scenes):⮕ https://www.instagram.com/stories/officialdannyshapiro/</p><p><br></p>
December 4, 2025
The Real Reason You Have Knee Pain (And Why It’s Not Going Away)
<p>If you’ve been icing, stretching, resting, foam rolling, and praying your knee pain away… but it keeps coming back, this episode is for you.In this episode of Built to Endure, Dr. Daniel Shapiro, PT, DPT breaks down the real reason your knee hurts – and why it’s not going away, no matter how many “knee exercises” you’ve tried on YouTube.</p><p>Most people are told their problem is:“Wear and tear.”“Arthritis.”“Old age.”“Bone on bone.”But that’s not the whole story.🔍 In this episode, you’ll learn:Why your knee pain isn’t just a “knee problem”The hidden issues in your hips, feet, and walking mechanics that keep your knee irritatedThe difference between good pain vs. bad pain when you move or exerciseWhy rest, injections, and braces often give only temporary reliefHow to actually build a knee that trusts you again (and lets you walk, climb stairs, and squat without fear)👣 Whether your knees hurt when you:Go up or down stairsSit for too longSquat, lunge, or runOr just walk around the block…you’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of what’s really going on and where to focus your efforts next.Important Note:This video is educational and not medical advice. Speak with your clinician about a safe plan tailored to you.Free Resources & Work With Us🤝 From NY, NJ, FL, or MA and want 1-on-1 help? Book a FREE Discovery Session:⮕ https://projectphysicaltherapy.com/free-discovery-session📸 Instagram (daily tips & behind-the-scenes):⮕ https://www.instagram.com/stories/officialdannyshapiro/</p>
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