Non-Surgical Orthopedics
BACK PAIN TREATMENT
Serving the South East Tucson Area including Green Valley, Sierra Vista and beyond.
Dedicated to Medical Excellence for Over 15 Years.
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OVERVIEW
Back pain has a way of making everything slower. You ease out of bed one leg at a time. Picking up a dropped sock turns into a careful squat. Some people feel a tight band across the lower back after a day of sitting, and others get a sharp twinge when they twist to grab something from the back seat. Sometimes it runs down into the buttock or the leg. It can come from a strained muscle, a disc, arthritis, the SI joint, or a nerve that’s getting pinched. At Modern Medicine of South East Tucson, AZ, we sort out the cause first, and most people get better without surgery.
BOOKING APPOINTMENTS
Call us or book a time online, whatever’s easiest. If you’ve got numbness in your leg or trouble with your bladder, tell us right away, because that needs to be seen fast.
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Two visits a week is pretty typical at the start. Once you’re moving better, we’ll cut back. We never rush you and will move at your pace.
DIAGNOSE
EXAM & IMAGING
You’ll bend forward, lean back, and twist side to side while we watch where it catches. We’ll also check the strength and reflexes in your legs to see if a nerve is involved.
TREATMENTS
CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM
Most of it is movement, like core work, hip exercises, and stretches for whatever’s gotten stiff. We add hands-on work when it helps, and sometimes an injection if the pain is too much to get through the exercises.
FOLLOW UP
WE CALL TO CHECK IN
We’ll keep checking how you’re moving and change things up if you hit a plateau. Before you’re done, you’ll have a short routine to keep your back from flaring up again.
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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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Orthopedic Experts
Office was very welcoming from the moment you walked into the office, Marissa and Kelsey were there to greet me. They know all of their patients and treat them like family. Dr. Dault was AMAZING. SHE listened and really searched to find the answers to my pain. Eric was very thorough when doing my ultrasound to diagnose my issue. Their recommendations helped me and in the end my pain decreased! Thank you to the entire team!
Sue Moring
Mesa, AZ Resident
I was in a pretty dark place before starting at the Chandler location. My low back pain was completely debilitating and affecting the quality of my life for many years. I saw Phil once a week for 6 weeks and feel stronger and more confident than I have in many, many years. Phil explained the results of my MRI in great detail and answered my questions (as trivial as they might have been) with respect and understanding... I have been to many physical therapists before and the results I got here were the best. I highly recommend the Chandler location and will go back again if I ever need to!
Richard Cotela
Phoenix, AZ Resident
Where do I start with the praise for this Team of miracle workers... I had suffered from chronic lower back pain for the last 8 years due to 32 years of golf and upper back pain due to 13 years of sitting at a desk. I utilized a chiropractor for the past 7 years but the pain ALWAYS came back and I NEVER got better. One visit with Dr. Josh and two X-rays showed the problem was stemming from my foot and a collapsing arch—which my previous chiropractor NEVER took the time to explore and diagnose.
Cory Krebs
Mesa High Football Coach
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.
Quick Diagnosis Form
Answering Your Questions
Should I rest when my back hurts?
A day or two of taking it easy is fine. After that, staying in bed usually makes it stiffer and slower to heal. Short, easy walks around the house or the block tend to help more.
Do I need an MRI?
Usually not, at least not right away. Most back pain gets better with treatment, and scans often show changes that aren’t causing your pain anyway. We’ll order one if your symptoms or exam point to a disc or nerve problem.
Why does my back hurt more after sitting?
Sitting for a long time puts steady pressure on the discs and lets the muscles that support your spine switch off. Then standing up feels stiff and sore. Getting up every half hour or so helps a lot.
Is sciatica the same as back pain?
Not quite. Sciatica is pain that runs down the leg because a nerve in the lower back is irritated. It often starts with back pain, but the leg symptoms are what set it apart.
How long will it take to feel better?
A simple strain can settle in a couple of weeks. Disc problems or pain that’s been around for months often take six weeks or more. Doing your home exercises makes a big difference.
"Our goal is to help you solve some of your most painful life experiences."
Josh Adams
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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
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