Non-Surgical Orthopedics
TENDONITIS TREATMENT
Serving the greater Phoenix Valley Area including Sun Lakes, Maricopa, Ocotillo, Maricopa County and beyond.
Dedicated to Medical Excellence for Over 15 Years.
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OVERVIEW
ABOUT TENDONITIS TREATMENT
Tendonitis gets underestimated because it rarely stops you. It aches, you work around it, and that working around is exactly how six months go by with the same nagging pain.
Tendons connect muscle to bone, and they take the strain every time that muscle pulls. Overload one faster than it can repair and the tissue starts breaking down. You'll feel it in the usual places: the outside of an elbow, the back of a heel, a shoulder, below a kneecap.
Here's what surprises people. The name ends in a suffix meaning inflammation, and for a fresh irritation that's roughly right. But once the pain has lasted months, inflammation usually isn't the main event anymore. The tendon's internal structure has become disorganized and it's lost capacity, which is a structural problem rather than an inflammatory one.
That distinction explains why rest keeps disappointing people, and why the treatment that works can feel counterintuitive at first. At Modern Medicine of Sun Lakes, AZ, we treat the version you actually have.
BOOKING APPOINTMENTS
Getting in is easy. Call our office to set up a visit, or fill out the online booking form whenever it works for you. We'll match you with the right provider and get you 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 locate exactly where it's tender, test the tendon under load, and ask how long it's been going on and what activity set it off. Imaging comes in only when we need it.
TREATMENTS
CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM
We calm the irritation, then load the tendon progressively to rebuild its capacity, while sorting out whatever overloaded it.
FOLLOW UP
WE CALL TO CHECK IN
We track how it responds, advance the loading as capacity improves, and adjust the activity or technique behind the problem.
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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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I highly recommend Modern Physical Therapy in Sun Lakes. Dr. McKenna Brown was my Physical Therapist. She was excellent and when I left, so did the pain I arrived with. Both of her Techs, Laurence and Brayden were great. They all work together like a well oiled machine. It was easy to tell that everyone there, including Jake PT were all good at their jobs. It was always a pleasure to be greeted by Lexi at the front desk. Needless to say I was kind of sorry I had leave but I plan on stopping by to say hello from time to time.
Julie Mitchell
Mesa, AZ Resident
I’ve had such a positive experience here! The entire team is incredibly kind, welcoming, and easy to talk to. They know every patient by name and remember the details of your care. They work together seamlessly to make sure you feel supported, confident, and prepared—both in sessions and at home. They’ve also been super flexible with my work schedule. I was nervous going in based on past PT experiences, but this team completely changed that. Highly recommend!!!!
Sierra Brighton
Phoenix, AZ Resident
With the help of Dr. McKenna Brown and her staff, I was able to regain my mobility and get back to my normal routine. She was patient, understanding, and encouraging, and I always felt like she had my best interests at heart. Jake and all the staff are professional, knowledgeable and friendly. I can’t thank them enough for the amazing care they provided.
JP K
Mesa High Football Coach
What Are You Experiencing?
Most people don’t walk in knowing the exact treatment. They just know something hurts. That’s enough. Use the short form to tell us what’s going on, even if it’s just “my back feels tight” or “this pain won’t leave me alone.” Once we get it, we’ll give you a call and talk through what might be happening and how we can help.
LOW HIGH
SEVERE PAIN
If the pain is so strong you can’t think straight, don’t wait. Call 911 or get to the hospital. Your safety comes first. Once that’s handled, we’ll be here to focus on the next steps with you.
MODERATE PAIN / DISCOMFORT
This kind of pain doesn’t always stop your day, but it makes everything harder. Some describe it as sharp, others say it’s dull and always there. However you explain it, just write it down. We’ll use that to start figuring out what’s going on.
MINOR PAINS & ACHES
Little aches may seem easy to ignore, but they add up. A stiff shoulder in the morning, sore feet after work, or that one spot that acts up every now and then, they matter too. Tell us what you’ve noticed, and we’ll help you get ahead of it.
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Answering Your Questions
Why does rest keep failing me?
Because rest calms the irritation without rebuilding anything. You go back to normal activity with a tendon exactly as weak as when you stopped, so it flares within days. That cycle can repeat for years.
Isn't loading a sore tendon a bad idea?
It feels wrong, and it's the treatment with the strongest evidence behind it. Controlled, progressive load is what signals a tendon to remodel and get stronger. The key is the right dose, which is where guidance matters.
How much discomfort is acceptable during exercises?
Why is it worse first thing in the morning?
Tendons stiffen while you're still, so the first loading of the day is rough. It typically eases as you warm up and then aches again after activity. That pattern is characteristic.
How long until it's actually better?
Tendons get limited blood flow, so they remodel slowly. Plan on weeks, and a couple of months for a stubborn one. Progress is usually steady once the loading is right.
"Our goal is to help you solve some of your most painful life experiences."
Josh Adams
MODERN MEDICINE
CEO
Without Advanced Imaging
Your PT
WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT
CHOOSING THE MODERN WAY
What separates MODERN SPORTS MEDICINE from just about every other company is our physical therapists and orthopedists utlize advanced imaging technology to enable them to SEE what they are doing. Everyone else is operating blindly.
ADVANCED IMAGING + TREATMENT = MODERN
we TREAT you
like a 200
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Athlete
so you can get back to
work or play
FASTER.
