Tired of living with chronic pain? Disappointed with the results of your last surgery? Or perhaps you are hoping to avoid surgery altogether. Dr. April Shook’s services at Gulf Coast Functional Pain Relief may be just the solution you are looking for. She offers a variety of treatments including shockwave therapy, electrodiagnostic testing, physiotherapy, and functional medicine consultations.
Dr. Shook graduated second in her class at Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2010. She received postgraduate training in electrodiagnostic medicine and is board certified under the International Board of Electrodiagnostics. She is also board eligible through the Institute of Functional Medicine.
Common nerve and muscle-related disorders that Dr. Shook has helped to alleviate without surgery include plantar fasciitis, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, Achilles and shoulder tendinitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. “We provide a thorough evaluation and testing to determine the underlying cause of your pain,” she says. “Once a diagnosis is made, a personalized treatment plan is developed tailored to your specific needs.”
As just one treatment example, FDA-approved shockwave therapy uses sound waves to target underlying tissue, breaking down scar tissue and stimulating the body’s natural healing process. “This is a much more natural way of healing as opposed to invasive treatments such as steroid injections or surgery that can further weaken surrounding muscles or ligaments if not done correctly,” she says. “Double-blind, randomized, controlled studies indicate up to 91% improvement with an 84% success rate for numerous conditions, and there is zero downtime, enabling you to get back to all your normal activities.”
For more information, visit GulfCoastFPR.com or call Dr. Shook at (727) 732-6607. Gulf Coast Functional Pain Relief is at 3637 4th St. N, Suite 290, in St. Pete.
