Non-Surgical Orthopedics
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Serving the greater Phoenix Valley Area including Tucson, Oro Valley, South Tucson, Maricopa County and beyond.
Dedicated to Medical Excellence for Over 15 Years.
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OVERVIEW
ABOUT PAIN MANAGEMENT
Pain management is about teaching the body to handle stress differently and building strength where it has been missing. Some patients talk about aching joints that force them to stop halfway through a grocery trip. Others describe shoulders that send sharp pain down the arm when they try to reach into a cabinet. Bit by bit, these issues chip away at routines until pain is steering decisions instead of you. At the Tucson clinic, therapists take the time to figure out why pain keeps showing up. Weak muscles that cannot support the joint. Stiffness that limits movement. Inflammation that will not calm down. Once the cause is clearer, the plan begins. It may be strengthening drills, stretching, mobility work, or hands-on care. Sometimes all of them together. The process is steady and personal. Some patients feel change quickly, others need longer, but progress is possible either way.
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Scheduling is simple. You can call Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of Tucson, AZ, to speak with staff directly, or you can use the online option. Either way, you will know what to expect and what to bring before that first session.
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Pain relief is not a one-time fix. In Tucson, most patients attend therapy weekly for several weeks. That pace gives the body time to adapt while keeping progress moving forward.
DIAGNOSE
EXAM & IMAGING
This starts with an evaluation of strength, flexibility, and movement. This information helps design a plan that is based on what your body needs.
TREATMENTS
CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM
Treatment may include targeted exercise, mobility work, or manual therapy. At the Tucson clinic, therapy is adapted every visit to match your progress.
FOLLOW UP
WE CALL TO CHECK IN
Follow-up visits matter. They keep pain from returning and make sure gains continue. Adjustments are made session by session so recovery does not stall.
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What Are You Experiencing?
You don’t have to have it all figured out by yourself. Most people just know that it hurts, not how to fix it. That’s enough. Fill out this simple form and let us know in your own words how it’s hurting. We’ll take a look and then give you a call in order to take you through what may be happening and how we may be able to help.
LOW HIGH
SEVERE PAIN
If your pain is severe and you cannot manage it, don’t wait. Call 911 or come directly to your local hospital. Attend to the emergency first. When you are in a place of safety and ready, we will have follow-up care and recovery available.
MODERATE PAIN / DISCOMFORT
This type of pain will interfere with daily life. Sometimes it’s a sharp, aching type, sometimes it’ll just be a dull sensation. Either way, however, it’s a good idea to pay attention to it. Take note of how it feels, and we can go from there in figuring out what’s going on.
MINOR PAINS & ACHES
Even tiny aches add up. That sore back, muscle pains, or that pesky hurt you keep postponing do matter and could ruin your day. Let us in on what you’ve noticed, and we’ll collaborate to keep things from escalating.
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Answering Your Questions
What types of pain do patients bring to therapy in Tucson?
A wide range. Arthritis, old sports injuries, post-surgical pain, chronic back issues, and neck stiffness. We also see patients who have pain from daily wear and tear — not one big injury, but years of strain adding up.
How is therapy different from relying on pain medication?
Medication may take the edge off, but it does not fix the source. Therapy is built around making the body stronger and moving better. Many patients in Tucson say they can reduce or even stop using daily pain medicine once therapy becomes consistent.
What happens during the first appointment?
The first visit is about understanding the problem. We ask questions, check movement, and measure strength. Patients leave knowing what the next steps are and what the plan will look like.
How do I know if therapy is working?
It does not always appear in the form of zero pain. Sometimes it begins by being able to walk further than before, sleep longer stretches without waking up, or perform tasks without quite so much strain.
Is pain management safe for older adults with other conditions?
Treatment is modified specifically for the health and comfort level of every individual patient. In older adults, this may include gentle strengthening, balance exercises, and gentle movement. Safety is the most important aspect, yet progression does come through consistent work.
"Our goal is to help you solve some of your most painful life experiences."
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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.
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