Tempe Shoulder Field Guide

Where can you get help for shoulder pain in Tempe?

McClintock Road becomes Dobson Road as you head from Tempe toward Chandler. That makes the clinic trip simple for much of the city.

Your best route still depends on where the drive begins and when you leave. I'd choose the easier trip, then bring the same clear shoulder notes either way.

Which clinic is nearest for most of Tempe?

QC Kinetix (Chandler) is the nearest verified location for most of Tempe. The address is 1100 S. Dobson Rd., Suite 210, Chandler, AZ 85286.

The southbound route works well from central and south Tempe. Traffic can change the drive, so leave room before your visit.

Could Scottsdale be closer from north Tempe?

The Scottsdale location may be just as practical from Papago Park or Town Lake. Its address is 9220 E. Mountain View Rd., Suite 210.

Use your starting address instead of trusting one citywide answer. The trip that fits your week is often the better choice.

What should you bring to the visit?

Bring notes on when the soreness began and which moves bring it on. Include past care, scan reports, medicines, and the task you miss doing.

You don't need a polished story or medical words. A short, honest timeline helps the provider begin in the right place.

What should you ask before spending money?

Ask how many visits are expected and what the full care plan may cost. Also ask what improvement you might notice in daily life.

The shared Phoenix-area number is (602) 837-PAIN, or (602) 837-7246. Call ahead if you need help with the route or visit details.

Before leaving home, check which clinic has the time you need. That isn't a medical choice, but it can make follow-up easier.

Which Tempe activities may keep your shoulder sore?

Riding around Tempe Town Lake can hold your arms in one position for a long stretch. Pickleball adds repeated overhead work, while Hayden Butte may bring a quick balance reach.

You don't have to quit every activity while the shoulder settles. Trim the move that causes the flare, then rebuild strength for that task.

QC Kinetix (Chandler) is at 1100 S. Dobson Rd., Suite 210, Chandler, AZ 85286. The verified Scottsdale location is at 9220 E. Mountain View Rd., Suite 210.

Most Tempe addresses point toward Chandler, while north Tempe may be closer to Scottsdale. The shared number is (602) 837-PAIN, or (602) 837-7246.

Nearest QC Kinetix location: QC Kinetix (Chandler), 1100 S. Dobson Rd., Suite 210, Chandler, AZ 85286
Phone: (602) 837-PAIN / (602) 837-7246

Sources

In the MOON Shoulder prospective cohort of 452 patients with symptomatic, ATRAUMATIC full-thickness rotator cuff tears, physical therapy succeeded in more than 70% of patients at 10 years: only 115 (27.0%) had surgery at any point over the decade. Patient-reported outcomes improved with physical therapy and did NOT decline over 10 years in those who never had surgery. The strongest predictor of early surgery was low patient expectation of physical therapy, not tear anatomy.

Kuhn JE, et al. — The Predictors of Surgery for Symptomatic, Atraumatic Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears Change Over Time: Ten-Year Outcomes of the MOON Shoulder Prospective Cohort.. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 2024. DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00978.
A 2025 Bayesian network meta-analysis of exercise for rotator cuff-related shoulder pain (15-16 studies, 913-947 participants) ranked CONCENTRIC strengthening training first for both pain and shoulder dysfunction; eccentric and traditional training were moderately effective and significantly better than motor-control and scapula-focused training.

Zhang W, et al. — Effects of seven types of exercise in the treatment of rotator cuff-related shoulder pain (RCRSP): a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis.. J Orthop Surg Res, 2025. DOI: 10.1186/s13018-025-06514-4.

Would you like to talk through your shoulder?

The Chandler clinic is at 1100 S. Dobson Rd., Suite 210, Chandler, AZ 85286. You can call (602) 837-PAIN before making the drive.

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