Non-Surgical Orthopedics

DRY NEEDLING

Serving the greater Phoenix Valley Area including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Maricopa County and beyond.

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OVERVIEW

ABOUT DRY NEEDLING

The first thing worth clearing up about dry needling is that it isn't acupuncture. The needles look similar, but that's where it ends. Acupuncture comes from traditional Chinese medicine and energy lines. Dry needling is built on muscle anatomy. It targets the tight, knotted spots in a muscle that drive pain, called trigger points, and it goes after them directly. These knots form when a band of muscle fiber clamps down and won't let go. They get tender, they stiffen the area, and they throw pain to other spots, so where it hurts isn't always where the knot is. A thin needle goes straight into that knot, reaching it at a depth no thumb or foam roller gets to. The muscle gives a quick twitch, the band releases, and the tightness and pain it was causing tend to settle. For deep, stubborn muscle pain that hasn't budged for anything else, it's about as direct as treatment gets.

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Reach Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of Phoenix, AZ by phone, or use the online form if that's easier. Our staff lines up a time, answers what you're wondering about, and fills you in on how the first visit goes.

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Stubborn knots can take a few sessions to fully release. At our Phoenix clinic, visits are spaced out so the muscle responds between rounds.

DIAGNOSE

EXAM & IMAGING

We locate the trigger points by feel and check how your pain refers. That keeps the needling aimed at the knots, actually driving it.

TREATMENTS

CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM

A thin needle reaches the trigger point at its real depth at Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of Phoenix, AZ. The muscle twitches, then lets go.

FOLLOW UP

WE CALL TO CHECK IN

Check-ins keep the relief on track. At our Phoenix clinic, we see how the muscle responds and pair the needling with movement work so it lasts.

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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.

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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

Is dry needling safe?

In trained hands, yes. The needles are sterile, single-use, and very thin, and the therapist knows the anatomy of where they're working. Some soreness afterward is the most common side effect. At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of Phoenix, AZ, we go over your history first to make sure it's a good fit for you.

How many sessions will I need?

It varies with how stubborn and long-standing the knots are. Some people feel a big shift in one or two visits. Others need a handful, since deep knots tend to release in stages. The therapist gives you a realistic sense of it after the first session.

Can it help with sports injuries?

Often, yes. A lot of sports problems come with muscle tightness and trigger points that limit movement and feed pain. Releasing those can free up the area and ease the ache, especially alongside the strength and movement work that handles the bigger picture.

I'm not great with needles. Is it bearable?

Most people who dread needles handle it better than they expect. The needle is thin and often barely felt going in. The twitch when it hits the knot is a quick deep cramp that's over in a second. We can start gently and work at a pace you're okay with.

Can I work out after a session?

Light activity is usually fine, but it's smart to skip an intense workout right after, since the muscle can be sore like it would be after a hard session. The therapist will tell you what's reasonable based on what was treated and how you respond.

"Our goal is to help you solve some of your most painful life experiences."

Josh Adams

MODERN PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE
CEO

"When an athlete gets injured, a team of doctors and therapists evaluates them, orders imaging, and decides the best path forward. If surgery is needed, they go straight to surgery; if not, they get condition-specific physical therapy and targeted injections to speed healing. This is the same process pro athletes use to get back on the field quickly—and at Modern, you can access that same level of care for the same cost as any other physical therapy clinic." - Josh Adams

Without Advanced Imaging

Your PT

is Operating Blindly.

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

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