Non-Surgical Orthopedics
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
Serving the greater Phoenix Valley Area including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Maricopa County and beyond.
Dedicated to Medical Excellence for Over 15 Years.
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OVERVIEW
A weak grip that lets a coffee mug slip. Fingers that fall asleep while you're driving. A dull, clumsy feeling in the hand that makes buttoning a shirt harder than it should be. Carpal tunnel builds quietly, and most people put up with it far longer than they need to.
What's behind it is a pinched nerve. The median nerve runs from your forearm into your hand through a narrow channel at the wrist, sharing that space with a crowd of tendons. When the channel gets tight, or the tendons swell, the nerve gets squeezed. That pressure is what you feel as tingling, numbness, and weakness in the thumb, index, and middle fingers.
The encouraging part is that early carpal tunnel usually responds without an operation. At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of Phoenix, AZ, we work to take the load off that nerve and get your hand feeling like yours again.
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Getting in is easy. Call our office to set up a visit with our team, or fill out the online booking form whenever it works for you. We'll match you with the right provider and get your hand looked at soon.
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REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT
Pick a time by phone or online. We work around your week and get you in without a long wait.
DIAGNOSE
EXAM & IMAGING
We check where the numbness lands, test the nerve and your grip, and ask about your habits and sleep. Further testing comes in when we need it.
TREATMENTS
CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM
We take pressure off the nerve with splinting, activity changes, and nerve gliding, and go after whatever's crowding the tunnel.
FOLLOW UP
WE CALL TO CHECK IN
We see how the symptoms respond, adjust the plan, and set you up with habits that keep the nerve happy long term.
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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 have had a great experience with Dr. Patrick O’Brien . He is very thorough and takes time to explain the detail of every step in each exercise. I also appreciate that each office visit is truly one on one with him. And most importantly -after just one very first session- I felt tremendous relief from lower back pain that had been bothering me for 2 months. I’m grateful for his expertise and highly recommend him.
Kathy C.
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Patrick and the team are outstanding! They are very skilled in their field; they incorporate practices that root out the pain or discomfort; they do a great job of crafting programs and exercises to solve the symptoms being experienced; their customer service is excellent; and, their facility is perfect for the individualized care a person wants. I'm so glad I found them for my particular issues, and I highly recommend them.
Robert L.
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This is my 2nd stint at rehab with Dr Patrick. He’s very knowledgeable and works with you 1 on 1. I would never go to a cookie cutter P/T clinic ever again. I recommend him without reservation.
Susan M.
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What Are You Experiencing?
You may not know specifically what type of treatment you would require. What you do know is that you hurt, and right now that’s really what is most important. To better know how to serve you, please take a few minutes to fill out this brief form describing the discomfort or pain you are experiencing. With a clearer idea, we will contact you to discuss what may be occurring and how we may be able to assist.
LOW HIGH
SEVERE PAIN
If you are experiencing severe or unbearable pain, don’t wait. Call 911 or proceed directly to your nearby hospital. When the emergency is treated, we will then be prepared to work together to assist you in gaining longer-term relief.
MODERATE PAIN / DISCOMFORT
Maybe your pain isn’t keeping you back, but it is making daily living a bit harder than it has to be. If it’s sharp, annoying, or keeps coming back, let us know what you’re dealing with. We can start together to investigate why it’s happening and how we can make it better.
MINOR PAINS & ACHES
Minor aches may not seem significant, but sometimes they are your body’s way of telling you it needs a helping hand. The stiffness, soreness, or occasional pains are great things to bring to our attention. Let us know what you’ve been experiencing, and we’ll point you in the direction of care that prevents small issues from turning into large ones.
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Answering Your Questions
Why is it worse at night?
Most of us sleep with our wrists curled up. This is one of the positions that squeezes the nerve even more. That's the reason the numbness and tingling drag you out of sleep. A splint that keeps the wrist straight overnight often makes a real difference.
Can carpal tunnel go away without surgery?
A lot of the time, yes, especially when you catch it early or it's still on the milder side. Splinting, a few habit changes, and some nerve gliding settle plenty of cases down. Surgery tends to be for when the gentle stuff hasn't done the job.
Will a wrist brace from the store work?
It might take the edge off, but the fit and the angle really matter. A brace that holds the wrist in the wrong spot kind of misses the point. We make sure yours keeps the wrist neutral, because that's what actually gets the pressure off the nerve.
What happens if I just ignore it?
Some mild cases hang around without getting worse, but carpal tunnel can creep along and get harder to deal with. Leave it long enough and the nerve can take lasting damage, and then the weakness and numbness are tougher to walk back. Getting it looked at early is the safer bet.
Is it caused by my job?
It can be part of it. Doing the same hand motions all day and keeping the wrist bent both feed it, so your work setup often plays a role. That said, other things like swelling from pregnancy or a health condition can pile on too.
"Our goal is to help you solve some of your most painful life experiences."
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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.
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