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Non-Surgical Orthopedics

VERTIGO 

Serving the greater Phoenix Valley Area including Surprise, El Mirage, Sun City West, Maricopa County and beyond.

Dedicated to Medical Excellence for Over 15 Years.

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OVERVIEW

ABOUT VERTIGO 

Vertigo goes well beyond a small spin or feeling dizzy. It’s that sudden spinning or tilting sensation that makes the room feel unsafe and like you might need to grab on to a wall. It can hit when you roll over in bed, bend down, or even walk through a store. Along with the spinning, people often feel off balance, nauseous, or just plain worn out.

At Modern Medicine of Surprise, AZ, we look for the reason behind it. Sometimes it’s the inner ear. Sometimes it’s stiffness in the neck. Sometimes it’s both. Once we know, we build a plan. That might mean simple positioning drills, balance work, or exercises to retrain how the brain and inner ear talk to each other. No two cases are the same, so no two plans are either.

BOOKING APPOINTMENTS

Making an appointment is easy. Call Modern Medicine of Surprise, AZ, or use the online option. We’ll explain what to expect and what to bring so you’re ready for your first visit.

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Vertigo rarely clears up in one shot. Sessions are spread over several weeks so your body adjusts gradually. The progress sticks better that way.

DIAGNOSE

EXAM & IMAGING

We start with questions and simple checks. How does your balance look? Do certain head positions bring on symptoms? Do your eyes move a certain way when you feel the spinning? These details help us find the real cause instead of guessing.

TREATMENTS

CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM

Treatment depends on what we find. It might be a repositioning maneuver to move crystals in the ear back where they belong. It could be balance drills or eye–head coordination work. At Modern Medicine of Surprise, AZ, we adjust as we go so you keep improving.

FOLLOW UP

WE CALL TO CHECK IN

Follow-ups matter. They let us see what’s working, catch new issues, and keep you moving forward. They also give you space to ask questions as you start to feel better.

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The MODERN Approach

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450+

Patients Served

11

Locations

100+

Surgeries Avoided

20+

Orthopedic Experts

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What Are You Experiencing?

You don’t need to know the exact name of what’s going on and most people don’t. What matters is how it feels to you. Use the short form to tell us, even if it’s just “my back hurts when I wake up” or “it feels like a sharp pinch.” Once we see it, we’ll give you a call to talk things over and figure out some next steps together.

  LOW  HIGH  

SEVERE PAIN

If the pain is so bad you can’t think straight, please stop here and call 911 or go to the hospital. Getting safe is the first step. When you’re ready afterward, we’ll be here to talk about longer-term help.

MODERATE PAIN / DISCOMFORT

This kind of pain might not knock you down, but it makes life harder than it should be. Maybe it’s a stabbing pain when you move a certain way, or maybe it’s a dull ache that just won’t quit. Write it down as best you can. That’s all we need to get started.

MINOR PAINS & ACHES

Little things add up, too. A stiff neck, sore knees, or that nagging twinge you keep brushing off all matter. Share what you’ve been noticing, and we’ll help you keep it from becoming something bigger.

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Answering Your Questions

What’s the difference between vertigo and regular dizziness?

Dizziness can feel like being lightheaded. Vertigo feels like spinning or tilting, even when you’re standing still.

Can physical therapy actually fix vertigo?

In many cases, yes. If it’s inner-ear related, certain maneuvers bring quick relief. Longer therapy helps your balance system stay steady, so it’s less likely to come back.

How fast does it improve?

Some people feel better right away after the first session. Others need several weeks. It depends on what’s causing it and how long it’s been going on.

Is it safe for older patients?

Yes. We make adjustments for age, comfort, and health history. Older adults often benefit from added balance training to lower the risk of falls.

What if it returns after treatment?

It can happen. That’s why we teach home strategies and exercises. If it does come back, a follow-up at Modern Medicine of Surprise, AZ, helps reset things.

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

Josh Adams

MODERN 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 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

For the same price as ANY other physical therapy clinic...

we TREAT you
like a 200
Million-Dollar
Athlete

so you can get back to
work or play
FASTER.