Non-Surgical Orthopedics
HIP PAIN TREATMENT
Serving the greater Phoenix Valley Area including Scottsdale, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Maricopa County and beyond.
Dedicated to Medical Excellence for Over 15 Years.
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OVERVIEW
Hip pain has a way of showing up in the most ordinary moments. Getting out of the car is one. Bending down to pull your socks on is another, and so is the 2 a.m. roll onto your bad side that has you wide awake before you even know why. Where you feel it says a lot. A deep ache in the groin usually means the joint, a sore spot on the outer hip that you can press with a finger is often a tendon or bursa, and pain in the buttock sometimes isn’t the hip at all but your lower back sending it down. We treat all of it, from arthritis and labral tears to a hip that got cranky after a summer of sitting around more than usual.
BOOKING APPOINTMENTS
Give us a call or fill out the request form, and please don’t hold off waiting for it to get “bad enough,” because hips are a lot easier to settle down early. If you’ve got scans from another office, send those our way too.
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Most people start out coming in twice a week. We do have early and after-work times, but those fill up, so grab one when you call.
DIAGNOSE
EXAM & IMAGING
First we just watch you move, and that means walking, stepping up on a box, and standing on one leg, which tells us a surprising amount. Then you’ll lie on the table and we’ll move the leg around, and if we suspect arthritis or a labral tear, you’ll get sent for an X-ray or MRI.
TREATMENTS
CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM
Weak glutes are behind a lot of sore hips, so expect bridges and band walks, with some hands-on work if the joint is stiff. A cortisone shot or a change to how you sleep can help some people too.
FOLLOW UP
WE CALL TO CHECK IN
We’ll retest you every few visits, and anything that isn’t helping gets dropped. You leave with a short home routine, usually ten minutes or so.
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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 my hip so much worse at night?
When you lie on the painful side, all your weight presses into the tendons and the little fluid sac on the outside of the hip. A pillow between your knees takes some of that pressure off. If you’re waking up most nights, come see us.
How do I know if it’s really my hip and not my back?
You often can’t tell on your own, and plenty of people guess wrong. Groin pain tends to point to the joint, but pain in the buttock or down the back of the thigh can come from the lower back. We check both at the first visit.
Will I end up needing a hip replacement?
Not necessarily, and lots of people with arthritis in the hip go years without one. Stronger muscles, losing a little weight, and the occasional injection can keep a hip going for a long time. If we ever think surgery is the better call, we’ll say so.
Can I keep walking on a sore hip?
You usually can, and you probably should. Keep the walks shorter and on flat ground for a while, since a hip that never moves tends to get stiffer. We’ll help you find the amount that doesn’t cause a flare.
How long does it take to feel better?
Lots of people feel a change in about a month if they’re doing the exercises. Arthritis or a tendon that’s been sore for years can take longer than that. The home routine is the part that really moves things along.
"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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