Listen and Examine
Dr. Boler hears your story, examines the painful area and reviews past treatments and imaging.

Physician-Directed, Non-Opioid Care for Lasting Comfort
Physician-directed care that looks for the cause, not just the symptom
Pain relief in Gulf Breeze, FL at Ready Pain Management starts with a physician who listens first and then treats the cause. Dr. Douglas Boler, MD, an anesthesiologist and interventional pain physician with more than 20 years in the field, builds every plan around your diagnosis and the life you want back, whether that is a full workday, a hard workout or time on the floor with your kids. Our non-surgical options include acoustic wave therapy, targeted injections, medical treatment for migraine and spasm, licensed hands-on bodywork and gentle nerve and circulation therapies. Many plans combine two or more. Results vary from person to person.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Douglas Boler, MD, Medical Director. Last updated: October 2026.
Chronic pain lasts longer than about three months and can come from muscles, tendons, joints or nerves. The MedlinePlus overview of chronic pain explains why lasting relief usually comes from a combination of treatments rather than a single fix. That is our approach: match each therapy to the tissue driving your pain, and use medication only when it is appropriate.
Every treatment below is offered at our Gulf Breeze office. Your exam decides where to start, and many plans use more than one.
Shockwave therapy in Gulf Breeze, FL. Non-invasive relief for pain, injury and faster recovery. Book your appointment today.
Learn moreTrigger point injections in Gulf Breeze, FL. Fast relief for muscle knots and myofascial pain. Book your appointment today.
Learn moreTherapeutic Botox in Gulf Breeze, FL. Relief for migraines, TMJ and muscle spasticity. Book your appointment today.
Learn moreTherapeutic massage in Gulf Breeze, FL. Licensed massage therapy for pain relief and recovery. Book your appointment today.
Learn moreSeven non-surgical options compared at a glance
Dr. Boler recommends your starting point after an exam. As a general guide:
| Treatment | Best For | Onset | Duration | Cost Range | Downtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shockwave Therapy | Tendon, heel and soft tissue pain | Builds over a series of sessions | Varies by condition | Personalized at consultation | Usually minimal |
| Trigger Point Injections | Muscle knots and myofascial pain | Often within hours to days | Varies, weeks to months | Personalized at consultation | Usually minimal |
| Botox for Pain | Chronic migraine, spasm, spasticity | Gradual, over several weeks | Typically about 12 weeks | Personalized at consultation | Usually minimal |
| Therapeutic Massage | Muscle tension and recovery | Often after the first visit | Varies with your plan | Personalized at consultation | None |
| Cupping Therapy | Fascial tightness and sore muscles | Often after the first visit | Varies with your plan | Personalized at consultation | None, temporary marks possible |
| Cellutone | Circulation, recovery, skin texture | Builds over a series of sessions | Varies with maintenance | Personalized at consultation | None |
| Nerve Reviver | Neuropathy symptoms in the feet and legs | Builds over a series of sessions | Varies with maintenance | Personalized at consultation | None |
A clear plan from the first visit to follow-up
Every pain relief plan follows the same simple path, whatever treatment you start with. Treatment is performed in person at our Gulf Breeze office. Your consultation and follow-up visits can be done by telemedicine.
Dr. Boler hears your story, examines the painful area and reviews past treatments and imaging.
You get a written plan that matches your diagnosis and goals, with a clear first step.
Treatments are done in person at our office, often in short visits you can fit into a workday.
Follow-up visits, in person or by telemedicine, track progress and fine-tune your plan.
Physician-led care with time to listen
Your care is directed by Dr. Douglas Boler, MD, our interventional pain physician, an anesthesiologist with more than 20 years in pain medicine. Hands-on care comes from Kimberly Boler, LMT, CMCP, a Certified Medicupping Practitioner. Together they pair evidence-based medicine with clear explanations at every visit.
An anesthesiologist and interventional pain physician directs every plan.
Injections, acoustic waves and bodywork come before stronger medication.
Massage and Medicupping by Kimberly Boler, LMT (MA76368), CMCP.
Patients say Dr. Boler listens, explains his plan and takes his time.
Non-surgical pain relief is care that eases pain without an operation. At Ready Pain Management it includes acoustic wave therapy, targeted injections, therapeutic Botox, licensed massage, Medicupping, vibration therapy and gentle nerve stimulation. These options work on muscles, tendons and nerves directly. Dr. Boler chooses the mix that fits your diagnosis, and medication is used only when it is appropriate.
Your exam decides the starting point, so you do not need to choose alone. Dr. Boler looks at where the pain comes from, how long you have had it and what you have already tried. Tendon pain often starts with shockwave, muscle knots with injections or massage, and migraine with therapeutic Botox. He explains the reasons for each step in plain language.
Yes, many patients combine treatments, and it is often how the best results happen. A common plan pairs trigger point injections with massage, or acoustic wave therapy with Medicupping for recovery. Dr. Boler spaces treatments so each one has time to work. Your plan is reviewed at follow-up visits and adjusted as you improve.
Pricing is personalized and reviewed at your consultation because every plan is different. Ready Pain Management does not accept insurance, so care is self-pay. Third-party financing through InstaPaytient (through Affirm) is available, subject to approval, with terms set by the financing provider. We explain costs clearly before any treatment begins.
Yes, for consultations and follow-up visits. Treatment itself is performed in person at our Gulf Breeze office. Telemedicine visits are available Monday and Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:00 PM CST, and Thursday and Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST along with in-person care. This saves a drive for patients across the Florida Panhandle.
Our approach is non-opioid first. We start with treatments that work on the source of pain, such as injections, acoustic waves, massage and nerve support. Medication is part of care only when it is appropriate and always under physician guidance. Many patients find they rely less on pain medication over time, although results vary from person to person.
It depends on the treatment and the cause of your pain. Some people notice relief within hours of a trigger point injection or after a first massage. Tissue-healing treatments such as shockwave and therapeutic Botox build over several weeks. Dr. Boler gives you a realistic timeline at your first visit and checks progress at each follow-up. Results vary.
One visit to understand your pain and map a plan
Treatment is performed in person at our Gulf Breeze office. Your consultation and follow-up visits can be done by telemedicine. Book your pain relief consultation in Gulf Breeze or call (850) 735-4907.
1337 Country Club Rd, Gulf Breeze, FL, 32563
Mon - Tue: 6 PM - 7 PM
Thu - Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM