053 Your Pain Isn’t Improving Because You’re Missing This with Dr. Sassy Weinstein, DO

“I’ve done everything right… so why do I still hurt?” If that question feels familiar, this episode is for you.We’re joined by Dr. Sassy Weinstein, an osteopathic physician, sports medicine expert, and board-certified lifestyle medicine doc who has helped thousands of patients finally heal — not by doing more, but by seeing the body as a whole system.In this conversation, we unpack:  •Why pain often isn’t coming from where it hurts  •The #1 mistake smart, proactive people make when trying to feel better  •How stress, sleep, movement patterns, and shoes (!!) could be part of the problem  •Real stories of patients who tried everything… until they didn’t have toThis isn’t about more restriction or another wellness rule. It’s about reclaiming your body’s wisdom and getting back to what matters — with joy, clarity, and sustainable relief. ⸻ ✨ Dr. Sassy Weinstein’s Work: 👉 CORE Sports and Lifestyle Medicine https://coresportsmedicine.com/ 📸 Instagram: @drsassyweinstein   ⸻ Timestamps 00:13 – Intro: Still hurting after doing everything “right”? 02:00 – Why the pain isn’t where the problem is 06:09 – The missing links: stress, sleep, and strength 10:49 – PT, trainers, and who to trust 14:52 – Personalized healing plans that work 21:13 – Community as medicine: the role of connection 26:14 – Tools that help: PRP, shockwave, and smart movement 32:46 – Why Dr. Sassy started her own practice 49:23 – From chore to joy: reframing movement ⸻ 👋🏼 Hosted by Dr. Rakesh “Rak” Jotwani (like rock), a lifestyle medicine physician and founder of RAK Your Life, alongside his friend Po, a former corrections officer who has lost close to 200lbs on his health journey.  This podcast is for people living full lives who feel overwhelmed by restrictive wellness advice — and want health to feel joyful and abundant like a feast. ⸻ 👍 Like this episode? Leave a comment with your biggest “aha” moment — and don’t forget to subscribe.🔔 New episodes weekly. Live well and RAK ON. ⸻ 👊🏽 Get Strong at Home and Join the Tribe!What if getting strong didn’t have to feel like punishment?That’s what we’re doing in Strong for Life — our virtual strength session designed for real-life function, balance, and confidence.We had an amazing group last week of 10 people last week — and we’re doing it again this Sunday.🗓 Next session: Sunday at 1pm ET / 10am PT💻 Live on Zoom 💪 Beginner-friendly, no equipment needed (just a chair and space) 💵 $5 drop-in — free for first-timers with code: STRONG 👉 Register here: https://calendly.com/drrak/strength-foundations-build-strength-balanceWant more? More strength. More support. More community.If that’s you too? You can become a member and get access to:- All Strong for Life classes - Live Mindful Meals cook-alongs and breathwork sessions - Replays, recipes, and meditations - A supportive, plant-forward community - A private space that makes health feel like a feast, not a fight🍽️ Membership is just $11/month or $99/year.  🎁 First month free with code RAKON 👉 Join the RAK ON Tribe