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Advanced Pain Solutions - Long Distance Patient

9/6/2018

WELCOME TO OUR LONG DISTANCE PATIENT PROGRAM

Thank you for contacting Advanced Pain Solutions about our Long Distance Patient Program. You have already taken the first step to better your health by contacting us. You must be a patient of our office to receive medical advice and order supplements or medical equipment. Dr. Stokes will review your case and make personal recommendations to you including self treatment, further diagnostic testing and nutritional supplementation. After that, you can order supplements as needed, directly from our clinic and we will then promptly ship the supplements out to you. Dr. Stokes will also recommend when he would like to speak with you again to check on you and to review your progress. The initial phone consult is $100 which includes your first appointment and an annual membership to purchase supplements. The next call to your practitioner and those after that will be $75. You may have as many as you want! If you would like to move forward and take advantage of this opportunity, please fill out the form below and we will contact you to secure the $100 payment and schedule your initial consultation, via phone or Skype, or FaceTime. You will also receive our New Patient Paperwork that will be completed and returned to Dr.Stokes prior to your consultation.

THE PHILOSOPHICAL PHYSICIAN

5/6/2018

A 5-STAR ADVENTURE!

Come behind the scenes of life and discover the truth about reality, yoga, wormholes and meat substitutes. In this first-person account, Dr. Stokes takes his readers on a wild ride across the cosmos, occasionally stopping for a double cheeseburger. Part autobiographical, part Alice In Wonderland it's hard to know when Dr. Stokes is being serious and when he is testing us. If you have ever wondered what is on the other side here is your chance, but you better pack a toothbrush, there's lots to explore.
-Dr. Will Zhuria, DC, Acupuncturist

A beautiful mess. A one way ticket down the rabbit hole.
-Michael McDowell, Osteopathic Student, Kirksville University

AVAILABLE NOW

Although the book is available Lulu publishing but why not call Dr. Stokes directly at (239) 275-7575 and get a personalized copy mailed directly to your door for $15.

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NEW PATIENT CENTER

2/1/2018

WELCOME TO ADVANCED PAIN SOLUTIONS

Hello, I am honored that you have decided to learn more about my clinic and what we do here at Advanced Pain Solutions. It is my goal is to eliminate every shred of apprehension and make you feel at home. I’ve found that one of the best ways to have successful patient relationships is to explain everything in advance. No surprises. The more you understand who we are, what we do and why we do it, the better results you’ll enjoy. It’s as simple as that. First, APS is a private clinic and I am the sole owner, in other words you will see me and not an associate doctor and I will be working directly with you to achieve your health goals. Secondly, I made a decision many years ago to focus on quality over quantity, so I only take patients I believe I will be able to make a dramatic difference in their lives. I am not here to waste time (yours or mine) and I certainly am not going to take chances with your health. Because I do not accept every case the first visit with me is the most important, here I will conduct a detailed examination and present you with my findings. Usually I take several X-rays and finally I will explain to you exactly what the cause of your problem is and how I suggest we can be correct it . These suggestions will not involve anyone except you and I . I do not work for anyone else, and so your treatment plan will be based on giving you the best results not what maybe acceptable by others. Many times I see patients everyday or in some cases twice a day. I never charge for this initial visit.

BACK, NECK, SCIATIC PAIN

1/31/2018

HEALING CHRONIC BACK, NECK AND SCIATIC PAIN

Dr. Allan Dyer, MD

How can it be possible that most doctors do not understand the true cause of back and neck pain? Like many people you have been told that the problem with your pain is a specific condition like, Degenerated Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated or Bulging Discs, Sciatica Leg Pain, Stenosis, Arthritis and Scoliosis Spinal Curvature. In 1996 doctors Vert Mooney, MD, Jeffery A Saal MD and Joel S Saal, MD discovered the cause for more than 80% of all back, neck and sciatica pain is the loss of the "Pump Mechanism" (1). I am willing to bet that most readers, doctors included, have never heard of the pump mechanism. In 2002 I met Dr. Allan Dyer, MD the former minister of health for Ontario Canada. Dr. Dyer is also the inventor of the heart defribillator but I met him concerning his approach to fixing chronic back pain. Dr. Dyer developed a treatment that can produce a negative pressure in the spinal discs of the spine and thereby reduce herniations, stenosis and degeneration. His treatment is called VAX-D and it is the solution to most forms of back related pain and disability.

PEMF

1/29/2018

PULSED ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD (PEMF)

Our XL PRO Pulsed PEMF therapy is the most powerful treatment we offer. In addition to reducing pain fast it also helps stimulate the body's natural repair mechanism, healing damaged tissue and restoring function. FDA approved in the United States for treatment of bone fracture, PEMF has over 550 published research studies published by the National Library of Medicine. These studies include a wide assortment of conditions helped including Pain, Prostate Disease, Alzheimer's, and even Cancer. What's more impressive is that PEMF therapy requires no medications, injections or surgeries, and it is virtually free from side effects as long as you do not have any electronic equipment implanted in your body.

NEUROPATHY

1/5/2018

HEALING NEUROPATHY

New advances in technology have provided treatments that can assist in nerve tissue regeneration, something once believed to be impossible. Our Angiogenics™ neuropathy treatment program works without drugs or injections by stimulating your own body’s repair mechanism to grow new blood vessels into the damaged nerves, reversing ischemia. As the nerve heals it begins to regain lost function and patients are able to resume many activities they enjoy like walking, golfing and just feeling the sand between their toes on Fort Myers Beach. Not everyone is a candidate for the Angiogenics™ program, but we can asses your condition in less than 20 minutes and see if you qualify.

CLINICAL STUDY ON OUR TREATMENT METHODS

dr stephen stokes neuropathy

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Patients included Diabetic Neuropathy, Arterial Ischemia, Stenosis, Gangrene. 247 out of 284 people reported total recovery, 87%. How is this not front page news? The treatment requires daily office visits Monday through Friday for 4 weeks. Approximately 30% of patients will need to continue treatments for an additional 4 weeks at a reduced frequency of 3 times per week. The results are long lasting except in cases of diabetes. If you have diabetes this is not a cure. You will have neuropathy for the rest of your life but with this treatment you can stop the symptoms and prevent it from getting worse. This is important to understand. A diabetic patient will need to manage their disease with diet, exercise and nutritional supplementation. I find that occasional clinical treatments, once every 4-6 weeks also have a positive effect on maintaining the patient free of symptoms.

BACK BRACE

1/4/2018

THE BRACE THAT HEALS THE SPINE

Finally after many years of development we have a device that can allow a patient the ability to decompress the spinal discs while still remaining active. Golfing, dancing, walking on the beach... the choices are endless. Our Spinal Decompression Back Brace (DDS 500) has produced excellent results reducing pain and restoring function in just 28 days. This is not your ordinary back brace but a sophisticated treatment modality designed to remove pressure placed on spinal discs and nerves caused by Degenerative Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated/ Bulging Discs, Scoliosis, Neuropathy and Failed Back Surgeries.

DR'S BOOK

1/3/2018

HEAL YOURSELF: THE 7 STEPS TO INNATE HEALING

So many patients have questions about diet and nutritional supplements. Because of the internet they are constantly bombarded with information and it can become very confusing. I wrote Heal Yourself, to answer all my patients questions and give them a simple, straightforward approach to nutrition. Hard copies are available online and from the clinic for $15.00 or directly from Lulu Publishing by clicking the link below.

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CHRONIC PAIN

1/2/2018

THE PAIN IN YOUR BRAIN

Whether you stepped on a sharp object or broke your arm, it will not be painful until your brain decides so. The brain collects information through nerves and receptors to help determine what sort of response it will provide. For example, someone softly stroking your arm may be interpreted by the brain as pleasurable, but as the pressure of the stroke is increased, there will come the point where the mind will decide to change it’s response to painful one. This is the most crucial point you need to understand in trying to deal with pain, that nothing is painful until the brain says it is.

HEADACHES/ MIGRAINES

1/1/2018

ENDING THE PAIN IN YOUR HEAD

Headaches are a part of life, I think I can safely say that everyone has had at least one. There seems to be many causes, you can get a headache from drinking too much alcohol or not enough water. Eating a lot of sugar, breathing in fumes or simply getting hit in the head. Sometimes headaches are a sign of underlying problems that are not directly related to the head. Nutritional deficiencies in iron, B12 and folic acid are known causes of headaches. Hormonal problems such as Hypothyroidism also produce headaches in most people. These are considerations for every patient, however our treatment approach can play a significant role in addressing the cause of the problem.

ANGIOGENICS

12/31/2017

HEALING WITHOUT DRUGS OR SURGERY

In most cases when injuries don't heal the cause is usually a lack of proper blood supply. It is easy to get focused on the condition and overlook the fundamental mechanism responsible. Convention medicine does this all the time by focusing on symptoms. We see the results of this best in the practice of pain management, where drugs mask the cause. The patient begins to present as getting better and obviously they are feeling better however because nothing is being done to correct the injury the end result will be failure. Eventually the drugs will stop producing pain relief and the patient will have to increase the amount taken.

Dr. Stephen Stokes

12/21/2017

GREETINGS FRIENDS,

Named one of Healthy Life's "Top Docs", Dr. Stephen Stokes educational background is diversified and includes an honors degrees in Human Biology through St. Louis University (BS), EMT/ Paramedic training through Percom, a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Logan College (DC) and he is a fellow of The International Academy of Medical Acupuncture (FIAMA). In addition, Dr. Stokes has acquired multiple continuing education credits at both Harvard Medical School (2014) and Stanford University (2015). He is currently working towards his diplomat from the American Board of Chiropractic Internists (ABCI). This is a specialized program available to Chiropractic physicians who are looking for additional training in the field of internal medicine and diagnosis. Dr. Stokes has been board certified and in active clinical practice since August 2001.

SYMPTOM SURVEY

12/19/2017

WHAT SUPPLEMENTS SHOULD I TAKE?

When it comes to testing for nutritional recommendations there is nothing that is more powerful than the Symptom Survey. We offer a complimentary evaluation. Follow these steps:

Download the form and fill it out accurately.
E-Mail, regular mail or fax the results to Advanced Pain Solutions. email:drstephenstokes@yahoo.com, fax: (239) 275-7035, regular mail: 13730 Cypress Terrace Circle Unit 401 Fort Myers Florida 33907. You can also drop it to the clinic.
Schedule a one on one consultation with Dr. Stokes to review your results. This is done at the clinic and will take 20 minutes.

Cervitrac Neck Device

12/18/2017

A DEVICE TO HEAL NECK PAIN

The DDS Cervitrac is the first device designed to offer the option of pneumatic traction while in the supine position or upright for the freedom of mobile treatment. The soft traction collar can detach from the Cervitrac frame to provide unrestricted mobility. The device is PDAC approved and covered by Medicare and many insurances from our Fort Myers clinic, Advanced Pain Solutions.

Dr. Paul Ling Tai

12/14/2017

HANGING WITH DR. PAUL LING TAI

Not often do I get to relax. Today is the exception. I got to chat with my mentor Dr. Paul Ling Tai. He is the author of several excellent books and an expert on anti aging. Dr. Paul is known as "The doctor of last resort", and for good reason. Results. Please take a minute after this article to review his credentials, I have posted them at the bottom. So together Dr. Paul and myself are formulating an anti aging program for my clinic, Advanced Pain Solutions.

HAKO MED

12/13/2017

USING ELECTRICITY TO END PAIN

The Hako-Med has been cleared by the FDA for a number of indications, but unlike other electrical therapy devices used by physical therapists and chiropractors in the United States, this equipment has been engineered for the physician involved in clinical pain management and neuropathy. It has a close relationship to surgically implanted electronic simulators except that it is effectively delivered through the skin, without needles. The Hako-Med delivers electronic frequencies that can block the pain signal and heal nerves without painful injections or dangerous medications.

Many patients will say it has a “feel” similar to a TENS unit but the device is much more complex and sophisticated. A TENS unit produces between 1 and 100 Hz of frequency and is able to distract the patient from their pain by vibrating the injured tissue. A Hako-Med can generate frequency up to 20,000 Hz. When exposed to these higher frequencies you cause a biochemical reaction that expends cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP). In other words, it uses up the chemicals that cause pain. A complete block will usually happen in about 20 minutes. This is not possible with a TENS unit or less complex electrical stimulator that does not use these higher frequencies.

SHOULDER PAIN

12/6/2017

NON SURGICAL SHOULDER REPAIR

If you cannot raise your arm out to the side and above your head there is likely a supraspinatus muscle tear. If that injury is a complete tear then you will need surgery, if a partial tear therapy will help. The shoulder is a very complex joint and relies on the shoulder blade, the scapula for added stability. When the shoulder is raised to the side most people will incorrectly use the trapezius muscle or the levator scapula muscle to complete the movement. This can be seen when the shoulder raises up as the arm moves. It will look like the person is shrugging. The correct way to move the shoulder arm is to keep the shoulder down and use the supraspinatus muscle while keeping the shoulder blade pinned against the rib cage. Over time this dysfunction will place stress on various structures in the shoulder causing tearing, degeneration and bursitis.

KNEE PAIN

12/6/2017

DO YOU HAVE PAINFUL KNEES?

Try regeneration instead of replacement. There are some injuries that do require surgery, and those include complete ligament tears, fractures and in some cases severe degeneration. I am not suggesting otherwise nor do I believe that surgery is something bad, my son is in medical school right now and he is thinking about becoming an orthopedic surgeon. However, I can tell you that after almost 20 years of treating knee injuries, more times than not, surgery can be avoided with a regenerative therapy program.

HOW TO REGENERATE AN INJURED KNEE

First let me state what this approach is not, it is not a surgical procedure nor do we use any medications, which means no steroids, pain medicine or anti inflammatories. I also do not use stem cells or chicken fat or anything that is injected into your knee. The treatment is 100% natural, which means we are stimulating your own body to heal the damage. Most times as long as you can still move the knee it can be regenerated.

POST SURGICAL PAIN

12/6/2017

PLANT MEDICINE

12/4/2017

ARE YOU A SUPPLEMENT JUNKIE?

At APS we use plant medicine to get extraordinary results. This is a combination of Herbs and Whole Food Concentrates. Our clinical success suggests we get results as good (and most times better) than prescription drugs without the negative side effects. If you are interested in leaning more please read the article below and call us for an appointment, (239) 275-7575.

If you would like a free nutritional assessment click (HERE).

HERBS FOR PAIN

11/8/2017

SUPPLEMENTS TO HELP WITH PAIN

Ok, this was an old video (I certainly looked very young) but honestly it's a great video. These recommendations still apply today and have provided help for many people living in pain.

SUPPLEMENTS

11/1/2017

Would you spend $100 a month on supplements?

Most of my patients will spend between $100 to $200 dollars a month on whole food supplements, and that is including the substantial discount my clinic gives them. People seem shocked by this and I get a lot of social media haters that say I am money hungry or ripping off my patients with over priced vitamins that can be purchased for much cheaper on discount websites. Here's the problem, you get what you pay for. Supplements in particular are a dangerous area where most products on the market are not only lying about what is inside them but will actually make you sick. The vitamin market is a multi million dollar industry where most product is made in China under zero regulation. You can google this online and I promise you the results will shock you. I am not going to spend time here explaining, just research it yourself. In the meantime, those people who criticize spending a hundred dollars on supplements are buying $4 Starbuck coffees. It's just perspective people, get a grip on what is important in your life.

AUTO ACCIDENT

5/1/2017

AUTO INJURIES - 5 THINGS YOU NEED TO NOW

1. You don't need a referral service to get a good attorney or doctor to take care of your case. All those ads you see and hear about attorney referral services are just adding a middle person that has paid for a referrals and it has nothing to do with how good the lawyer or doctor is.

2. You have only 14 days after an accident to see a Doctor: Many insurance companies won't tell you that till after it is too late. The insurance companies will only have to pay $2500 in benefits unless you see a doctor, within the first 14 days after the accident and get an EMC which stands for Emergency Medical Condition status. With this documentation you will have at least 4x's the coverage for your injuries.

GUA SHA

3/8/2017

ANCIENT CHINESE SECRET

The Gua sha treatment remains the most controversial procedure in my office. Really it's not such a big deal but people get worked up over it. I always make sure patients are fully educated before the treating and I even show them videos and pictures of what to expect. With so much drama you may wonder why I use it at all? Well it's because when Gua sha works, the results are nothing short of a miraculous. Gua sha is an ancient healing technique used by many clinicians of traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In this procedure, a lubricating medium, such as massage oil, is applied to the skin of the area to be treated. A smooth-edged instrument is used by the acupuncturist to apply short or long strokes on the skin, typically in the area of pain or on the back parallel to the spine. This stroking motion creates raised redness (petechiae) or bruising (ecchymosis). Manual therapies like gua sha may be useful for many conditions, but may become essential clinical options particularly for what are called ‘gaps in care’, i.e. when patients cannot or prefer not to take medicines for a problem, or when those medicines fail or are not available.

CRANIAL THERAPY

2/2/2017

UNLOCKING THE HUMAN SKULL

The first time I experienced a cranial adjustment was while in Chiropractic school at Logan College. I was having a dull pain across the back of my head, likely from spending to much time studying, so I dropped by the student clinic to get an adjustment. It was late in the day and my usual doctor was not there so I saw "Dr. Alice". She took a case history and immediately stared fumbling around with my head using very light touch. It was not uncomfortable but a little strange. She asked me to lie down and then she placed the tips of her fingers up under my head between the skull (occiput) and 1st cervical vertebra (Atlas). It hurt a bit. Relax she instructed. Breath. Her fingers sank deeper and I could feel my head decompress from my neck. Strange sensation. My whole body relaxed and my pain decreased. This lasted for about 2 minutes and when it was over I was pain free. At the time I was not sure about the mechanism of the treatment but I knew I felt better and needed to learn this work.