Back and nerve pain
31 articles from the team at Novaré Injury Care and Rehab.
Second Opinion Before Back Surgery (Video)
Dr. Ivan Bracic, DC, on why anyone told back surgery is their only option should get a second opinion before deciding. Full transcript.
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6 Common Sciatica Triggers and How to Avoid Them
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Back Pain From Sitting All Day: Why It Happens (Video)
Dr. Ivan Bracic, DC, on how long hours of sitting tighten the hip flexors and switch off the glutes and core, and what to do about it. Full transcript.
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Exercises You Can Do Sitting Down (Video)
Dr. Ivan Bracic, DC, on building movement breaks into a day of sitting, with simple chair exercises and a daily timer to start the habit. Full transcript.
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Full Body Stretch for Shoulders and Back (Video)
Dr. Ivan Bracic, DC, on a full body stretch he uses for his shoulders, wrists, elbows, hips and lower trunk, and why it isn't spinal decompression. Full transcript.
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Chiropractic Adjustment for Neck Arthritis (Video)
Dr. Ivan Bracic, DC, on treating a Vietnam veteran with arthritis in his spine using a different approach instead of cracking the neck. Full transcript.
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How to Do Cat-Cow Pose: Setup and Steps (Video)
Dr. Ivan Bracic, DC, on how to do cat-cow: hands under shoulders, knees under hips, then a slow breath in for cow and out as you round into cat. Full transcript.
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Chiropractor and Physical Therapy Together (Video)
Dr. Ivan Bracic, DC, on why physical therapy may address the muscles but not the joint, and how a chiropractor can work alongside it. Full transcript.
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Cat-Cow Stretch Benefits for the Spine (Video)
Dr. Ivan Bracic, DC, on getting more from cat-cow: moving segment by segment from tailbone to neck and letting the breath drive it. Full transcript.
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Radiculopathy Treatment Without Surgery (Video)
Dr. Ivan Bracic, DC, on combining robotic laser, EMSCULPT NEO and spinal decompression for radiculopathy and pain radiating into the legs or arms. Full transcript.
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Back Pain After Back Surgery: What Comes Next (Video)
Dr. Ivan Bracic, DC, on back pain that continues after surgery and a proactive plan to rebuild strength and mobility and ease pressure on the nerves. Full transcript.
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Inversion Table vs. Spinal Decompression (Video)
Dr. Ivan Bracic, DC, on how an inversion table differs from spinal decompression, the risks of hanging upside down, and why an MRI matters. Full transcript.
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What Not to Do With a Herniated Disc (Video)
Dr. Ivan Bracic, DC, on what to stop doing with a herniated disc, from sitting for hours to rigorous flexion exercises and forward folds. Full transcript.
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Does Physical Therapy Help a Herniated Disc? (Video)
Dr. Ivan Bracic, DC, on why herniated disc pain can return after rounds of physical therapy and why he looks at pressure on the nerve first. Full transcript.
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Spinal Decompression vs. Traction: Why the Exact Level Matters (Video)
Dr. Ivan Bracic, DC, on why traction and a full body stretch are not spinal decompression, and why an MRI and the exact level matter. Full transcript.
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Sciatica Exercises: Gentle Moves That May Ease Nerve Pain
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How to Relieve a Pinched Nerve: What Actually Helps
To relieve a pinched nerve, most people do best with gentle movement, a short break from whatever position sets it off, ice or heat, and small posture changes, giving the irritated nerve room to settle. I’m Dr. Ivan Bracic, and I’ve treated spine and nerve pain in Southwest Florida for years at Novaré Injury Care […]
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Pinched Nerve in the Lower Back: Causes and Warning Signs
I’m Dr. Ivan Bracic, and I’ve spent more than 30 years treating back and nerve injuries in Illinois and here in Southwest Florida. A pinched nerve in the lower back is one of the most common reasons people walk into our Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres offices, and it’s also one of the most misunderstood. […]
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