Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Shoulder Impingement
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
Impingement has a signature you can almost map. Reach for a seatbelt, and it's there. Wash your hair, and it's there. Put a plate in an upper cabinet, tuck in a shirt behind your back, and there it is again. The common thread is the arm working at or above shoulder height, which is exactly the position that pinches the irritated tendons.
Inside the shoulder, your rotator cuff tendons pass through a tight space at the top of the joint. Raise the arm and that space narrows. Irritated tendons get squeezed against the bone above, they swell, and the swelling crowds the space further. Left alone, it feeds itself and slowly gets worse.
Most impingement, though, responds well to the right care without surgery. At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of South East Tucson, AZ, we work on the mechanics behind the pinch, so the shoulder opens back up and stays that way.
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Getting in is easy. Call our office to grab a spot, or fill out the online booking form whenever it suits you. We'll match you with the right provider and get your shoulder 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 watch how your shoulder moves, check your strength, and pinpoint what's pinching. Imaging comes in only when we truly need it.
TREATMENTS
CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM
Therapy rebuilds your rotator cuff and shoulder blade control, opens the pinched space, and calms the pain so you reach overhead again.
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We track your progress, adjust the plan as you improve, and give you home exercises so the shoulder holds up long term.
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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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Had a rib out of place and resulting back pain. Noah and his team had me feeling better after 1 visit, and 90% pain free after 6 weeks. I kept up the exercises at home and can’t remember the last time I had back pain. They were even flexible with all the traveling I do for work.
Paolo L.
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Noah and his team are amazing! I love that they not only focus on getting you out of pain but also teach you how to prevent it and other injuries from recurring. I feel like not only has he addressed my immediate pain but he has improved my total health and fitness.
Audra A.
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I enjoyed my time as a patient here! Not only did they help me get back to normal and pain-free, but everyone there is so personable, kind, caring and helpful. I always looked forward to my visits there because it was such a great environment. If I had to do physical therapy again, I’d definitely go back!
Paige B.
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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
Which movements tend to set it off?
Anything at or above shoulder height is the usual culprit. Reaching into a cabinet, washing your hair, putting on a jacket, lifting overhead. Those all narrow the space where the tendons sit, so they pinch. Knowing your triggers helps us pick what to ease off early.
Is impingement the same as a rotator cuff tear?
Not the same, but related. Impingement is the tendon getting pinched and irritated. A tear is actual damage to it. Impingement left long enough can wear into a tear, which is one reason to deal with it early. We check which one you've got.
Why does the shoulder feel weaker, not just sore?
When the tendons are irritated and pinched, the muscles around the shoulder don't fire as well, so the arm feels weak on top of painful. As therapy calms the irritation and rebuilds the cuff, that strength usually comes back.
Can I keep exercising while it settles?
Usually, with swaps. Overhead pressing and certain lifts tend to aggravate it, so we route around those for a while and keep the rest. You don't have to shut everything down, just ease off what feeds the pinch.
How much does posture really matter?
More than most people think. Rounded, forward shoulders narrow the very space the tendons pass through, so every reach pinches a little. Opening that posture back up takes pressure off the tendons, which is why it's a real part of the plan.
"Our goal is to help you solve some of your most painful life experiences."
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