Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Vertebral Compression Fracture
Serving the greater Phoenix Valley Area Including Chandler, Queen Creek & Beyond
Dedicated to Medical Excellence for Over 15 Years.
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ABOUT VERTEBRAL COMPRESSION FAILURE
Some people feel a sudden, sharp pain and know right away that something gave. Others just notice their back aching a little more week by week, or catch themselves standing more stooped than they used to. Either one can turn out to be a vertebral compression fracture.
What's going on is that one of the bones in the spine, worn thin over the years, has partly caved in. It's the front of the bone that collapses, and that's why you see people lose a bit of height or start to round forward as these stack up.
The pain usually settles when you lie down and gets sharper when you stand or move. It's rough, no getting around that. But here's the part that helps: most of these heal without surgery. At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of Gilbert, AZ, we keep you comfortable and moving safely while the bone mends, and we dig into why it happened in the first place.
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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 listen to how it started and how it behaves, check your movement and where it hurts, and use imaging to confirm the fracture and rule out other causes.
TREATMENTS
CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM
We manage the pain, protect the spine while it heals, keep you moving safely, and build a plan to address the bone health behind it.
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WE CALL TO CHECK IN
We track your healing, adjust as you improve, and work on bone strength and fall prevention to lower the odds of another one.
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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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I cannot say enough, good things about my experience here. From the moment you walk in the staff is welcoming, kind, and professional, making each appointment something to look forward to rather than a chore. They genuinely listen to your feedback. On days when my pain was elevated, they immediately modified my routine to make sure I was safe and comfortable while still making progress definitely five stars.
Janice C.
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Ryan and the team were incredible. MRI and doctor told me that I had a couple tears in the bottom of my foot after a kickboxing injury. Ryan got me back to walking, exercising, and Muay Thai sooner than expected and with full confidence. Will recommend this team to anyone who needs Physical Therapy.
Jordan H.
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Great group of people. And they know their business. I had trouble standing and walking, but they identified the issues and provided me with the exercises and stretches I needed to allow me to go on my vacation that involved miles of walking. I'm thankful they were there for me.
Brandon L.
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What Are You Experiencing?
Most people don’t come in knowing exactly what treatment they need. What they do know is that something hurts. That’s all we need to start. Fill out this quick form and just tell us how your pain feels. Once we read through it, we’ll give you a call to talk about what might be causing it and what we can do to help.
LOW HIGH
SEVERE PAIN
If your pain feels unbearable or you can’t think straight, please don’t wait; call 911 or head to the hospital right away. Get the urgent care first. Once you’re safe, we’ll be here to help with the next steps.
MODERATE PAIN / DISCOMFORT
This is the kind of pain that doesn’t stop you completely, but it makes every day harder. Maybe it’s sharp. Maybe it’s dull and won’t let up. Write down what it feels like. We’ll go over it with you and start figuring out what’s behind it.
MINOR PAINS & ACHES
Even the small stuff matters. A stiff back in the morning, sore joints after work, or little aches that keep showing up are all worth paying attention to. Tell us what you’ve been noticing, and we’ll help you stay on top of it before it gets worse.
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Answering Your Questions
Could I have one and not know it?
Sometimes, honestly, yes. Not every one of these comes with a sudden, dramatic pain. Some just show up as a back that aches a bit more over time, or a slow loss of height and a forward stoop you didn't quite notice happening. If that's been creeping up on you, especially with osteoporosis in the mix, it's worth getting looked at.
Is the pain going to go away?
For most people it does, as the bone heals over several weeks. The early stretch is the worst of it, then it eases off steadily. We stay on top of the pain in the meantime, so you can rest and still get around while the bone knits back together.
Do I need to wear a back brace?
Some people do for a while, just to steady the spine early on, and plenty of people don't. It comes down to the fracture and how you're doing with it. When a brace actually helps, we fit it to you, and we won't keep you in one any longer than you need.
Will this mess with my posture for good?
It can if they add up, since each one that caves at the front tips you a little further forward. That's a big reason we take the bone health seriously after the first one, to protect your posture and your height by heading off the next.
What's in the bone-health plan?
We take a look at your bone density, whether you're getting enough vitamin D and calcium, how steady you are on your feet, and what might trip you up around the house. Shoring all that up is how you keep one fracture from turning into a habit, and it's a big piece of staying on your own.
"Our goal is to help you solve some of your most painful life experiences."
Josh Adams
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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.
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