Non-Surgical Orthopedics
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Serving the greater Phoenix Valley Area including Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale, Maricopa County and beyond.
Dedicated to Medical Excellence for Over 15 Years.
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ABOUT PAIN MANAGEMENT
Pain care isn’t pain relief. It is making it possible for people to get back to everyday living without pain, making every decision. A knee that hurts when you go down the stairs. A back that stiffens after hours on the job. A shoulder that cannot be lifted without sharp pain. These take little things and turn them into obstacles. Pain does not merely affect the body; it robs sleep, mood, and independence. At our East Mesa clinic, it is always about determining just what is causing the pain. Sometimes it is weakness, sometimes it is tightness, sometimes it is both. Strengthening, stretching, movement drills, or hands-on therapy to calm riled-up areas may be prescribed. Each approach is tailored specifically to the individual sitting in front of us, not taken from the last person.
BOOKING APPOINTMENTS
Scheduling a visit is straightforward. You can call Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of East Mesa, AZ, or use the online option. Our team answers questions, explains what to bring, and helps you feel prepared before the first session.
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Pain management usually takes more than one visit. At East Mesa, therapy is spread across weeks, so progress builds gradually and holds over time.
DIAGNOSE
EXAM & IMAGING
Therapists start with an evaluation of movement, flexibility, and strength. This step finds the real source of pain, so treatment is not just guessing.
TREATMENTS
CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM
Treatment may include guided exercises, stretching, or manual therapy. At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of East Mesa, AZ, care is adjusted session by session so progress does not stall.
FOLLOW UP
WE CALL TO CHECK IN
Follow-up visits keep improvements consistent. Therapists track changes, answer new questions, and adjust the plan as needed.
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Testimonials for
The MODERN Approach
At MODERN, we take tremendous pride in making our customers happy above and beyond their expectations. We invite you to read what a few of our customers have to say about their MODERN experience.
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Surgeries Avoided
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Orthopedic Experts
I was in chronic pain for 6+ months. I saw three different sports medicine physicians with no answers or relief. I started going to Bloom with the expectation of just managing my pain with dry needling. Eric did a few treatments on my shoulder as I requested but I kept coming back. He took a time out and wanted to make sure that nothing was overlooked, so he did an ultrasound. He found a rotator cuff tear, it was overlooked by other providers. I’m finally getting the right treatments and healing. I’m so so grateful that he took the time. This office is wonderful and you feel like family as soon as you walk through the door.
Sarah K
Mesa, AZ Resident
I started seeing Eric in the middle of last year because of a sudden back spasm injury. As an avid runner I wanted to be treated and be able to get back out there on the road again. Eric and his team gave me the confidence and the tools to have me running in 6 weeks. His knowledge and attention to his patients went far beyond what I have received in a long time at other PT facilities. I am now a healthy runner, I know what it takes to keep my body strong, and I can always visit the team when I need to keep a little tweak or get dialed in before the races.
Karleen D
Phoenix, AZ Resident
I had never tried, or even heard of, dry needling before, but after Eric treated my elbow, it magically came around in a matter of weeks, after being tight and sore and painful for months post-surgery. I couldn’t believe it! He then turned his attention to areas of my back, hips and legs, and the impact was similarly fantastic! I can’t say enough about the procedure, and Eric’s expertise in it!… In addition to the dry needling, Eric and Frank have put me through and given me a variety of core and functional exercises to help with my strength and stability…
Walt L
Mesa High Football Coach
What Are You Experiencing?
You might not know what treatment you need, as most people don’t. What you do know is that something hurts. That’s enough for us to start. Fill out this quick form and just tell us how it feels. We’ll look it over and reach out to talk through what could be going on and what might help.
LOW HIGH
SEVERE PAIN
If your pain feels like too much to handle, please don’t wait around. Call 911 or get to the nearest hospital. Once the emergency part is taken care of, we’ll be here to help you with longer-term support.
MODERATE PAIN / DISCOMFORT
Maybe it’s not stopping you from getting through the day, but it’s always there feeling sharp, dull, or just plain annoying. Let us know what it feels like. We’ll work with you to figure out why it’s happening and how to make things easier.
MINOR PAINS & ACHES
A little soreness or stiffness might not sound like much, but it can still mess with your day. Those small aches are often your body’s way of saying something needs attention. Tell us what you’ve been noticing, and we’ll help keep it from turning into something worse.
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Answering Your Questions
What types of pain are treated here?
We see patients for back pain, arthritis, shoulder conditions, tendon sprains, and post-operative pain. At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of East Mesa, AZ, we also see chronic pain that hasn’t responded to other treatments.
Does pain management just mean exercise?
No. Exercise is involved in the plan, though therapy incorporates mobility work, stretching, and hands-on care. Education is yet another piece. Learning to move safely enables patients to prevent pain from returning when sessions conclude.
How long before patients usually feel relief?
It varies. There are those who recognize improvement on the initial few visits, yet others take many weeks before the change is noticeable. At East Mesa, the therapy is constantly modified so that improvement does not plateau. Relief begins sometimes with less stiffness and progresses into freer movement and surer joints.
Can therapy reduce the need for medication?
Often yes. As the body grows stronger and movement improves, pain is not as constant. This allows many patients to rely less on daily medication. For some, therapy becomes the main tool for staying active without pills.
Is this approach safe for older adults?
Yes. Sessions are adapted for age, comfort level, and health history. At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of East Mesa, AZ, many older patients benefit from light strengthening, balance work, and mobility training. Safety is always the first priority, but results still build with time.
"Our goal is to help you solve some of your most painful life experiences."
Josh Adams
MODERN MEDICINE
CEO
Without Advanced Imaging
Your PT
WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT
CHOOSING THE MODERN WAY
What separates MODERN SPORTS MEDICINE from just about every other company is our physical therapists and orthopedists utlize advanced imaging technology to enable them to SEE what they are doing. Everyone else is operating blindly.
ADVANCED IMAGING + TREATMENT = MODERN
we TREAT you
like a 200
Million-Dollar
Athlete
so you can get back to
work or play
FASTER.
