Non-Surgical Orthopedics
SCIATICA TREATMENT
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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OVERVIEW
ABOUT SCIATICA TREATMENT
Did you know that sciatica the pain and the problem are in different places. Your leg burns, but the trouble is sitting up in your lower back or pelvis. That's because the sciatic nerve runs the whole distance, from the low back through the buttock and down the back of the leg, so irritation at the top gets reported the entire way down.
Which is why rubbing the sore leg never gets anyone anywhere.
Some describe sharp electric jolts, others a constant burn, and plenty get numbness or pins and needles instead of pain outright. The near-universal complaint is that sitting makes it worse, which turns commutes and desk work into something you dread.
What's irritating the nerve varies too. A disc pressing on the nerve root, narrowing in the spine leaving it less room, or a tight muscle deep in the buttock crowding it. Each wants a somewhat different approach, so that's where we start. At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of East Mesa, AZ, we find the source and calm it, and most people get there without surgery.
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Getting in is easy. Call our office to set up a visit, or fill out the online booking form whenever it works for you. We'll match you with the right provider and get you looked at soon.
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Pick a time by phone or online. We work around your week and get you in without a long wait.
DIAGNOSE
EXAM & IMAGING
We ask what brings it on and what eases it, test your movement, strength, and reflexes, and find which positions reproduce your symptoms. Imaging comes in when it'll change the plan.
TREATMENTS
CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM
We take pressure off the nerve with targeted movement and hands-on work, then build the core and hip strength that stops your back from loading it again.
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WE CALL TO CHECK IN
We track how the leg responds, advance the plan as things ease, and address the daily habits that kept setting it off.
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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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Eric and his staff were awesome. I'm 71 years old and still very athletic. They did a fantastic job getting me back to the sports I love. I think they are the best physical therapy place in Phoenix
Gary K.
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Everyone is very knowledgeable and they explain what is going on and why you are doing particular exercises. I would recommend them!!
Allison H.
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These people are wonderful. I had A fall down some stairs and had trouble with movement in my right knee. Hey they did a complete evaluation and then came up with a plan that worked me hard enough for progress but didn’t leave me sore. I started being able to bend my knee 90 degrees and after five weeks we were at 115 degrees! I highly recommend their friendly knowledgeable staff.
Jon C.
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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
How do I know it's sciatica and not just back pain?
The tell is pain that travels below your knee along a consistent path, usually with tingling or numbness along for the ride. Pain that stays in your back, or stops at the buttock, generally points somewhere else.
Why does sitting make it so much worse?
Sitting puts more pressure on the discs in your low back than standing does, and a slouched chair or reclined car seat compounds it. Fixing how you sit lifts a constant daily irritation off the nerve.
Is it safe to keep exercising?
Usually yes, with guidance on what and how much. Lying still gets you through the worst few days and then leaves you weaker, which makes the next episode easier to trigger. Movement is part of recovery.
Should numbness worry me?
Numbness and tingling are common and usually not alarming on their own. What we want to hear about promptly is genuine weakness in the leg or foot, or any change in bladder or bowel control.
Why does mine keep coming back?
Because episodes often settle on their own while the cause stays put. A weak core, poor mechanics, or a job that loads your spine badly will set up the next one. Addressing that is what makes relief last.
"Our goal is to help you solve some of your most painful life experiences."
Josh Adams
MODERN PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE
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WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT
CHOOSING THE MODERN WAY
What sets MODERN PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE apart is that our physical therapists and orthopedists utilize advanced imaging technology to enable them to SEE what they are doing. That means care is guided by what we can actually see, not guesswork.
ADVANCED IMAGING + TREATMENT = MODERN
we TREAT you
like a 200
Million-Dollar
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so you can get back to
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