Pinched Nerve Treatment
in Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres
A pinched nerve (radiculopathy) in the neck or low back sends pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness down an arm or a leg. Novaré Injury Care and Rehab provides non-surgical pinched nerve treatment in Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres: digital x-ray on the first visit, MRI when the findings call for it, non-surgical spinal decompression, Cox flexion-distraction, Class IV laser therapy, and manual therapy, all under one roof with medical oversight.
Pinched nerve treatment at Novaré Injury Care and Rehab in Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres, FL, under the direction of Dr. Ivan Bracic, DC.
Cervical or Lumbar? Where the Nerve Is Pinched Decides the Plan.
A pinched nerve is a nerve root being compressed or irritated where it leaves the spine, most often by a herniated or bulging disc, a narrowed opening (foraminal stenosis), or swelling after an injury. In the neck it is called cervical radiculopathy: pain, tingling, or weakness that runs into the shoulder, arm, or hand, often after a car accident or whiplash. In the low back it is lumbar radiculopathy, the pattern most people know as sciatica.
At Novaré, pinched nerve treatment starts with finding the exact level, then taking the pressure off it without surgery:
- Physical and neurological exam of reflexes, strength, and sensation
- Digital x-rays on the first visit; MRI when a disc or stenosis is suspected
- Non-surgical spinal decompression (DRX9000, AccuSPINA) for disc-related nerve compression
- Cox flexion-distraction to open the space around the nerve root
- Class IV laser therapy and manual therapy to calm inflamed tissue
- Home guidance on positions, sleep, and movement that stop re-aggravating the nerve
- Neurosurgery referral network when conservative care is not enough
Diagnose First. Then Decompress the Nerve.
Guessing at a pinched nerve leads to treating the wrong level. Dr. Bracic reads every x-ray and MRI himself, then builds the plan around the confirmed nerve root.
Find the Level
Arm symptoms usually trace to C5, C6, or C7. Leg symptoms usually trace to L4, L5, or S1. Exam findings plus imaging tell us which nerve root is involved before any treatment begins.
Take the Pressure Off
Disc-related compression is treated with non-surgical spinal decompression and Cox flexion-distraction. Joint and soft-tissue irritation is treated with adjustments, manual therapy, and Class IV laser.
Documented for PIP and Legal Cases
Pinched nerves after a car accident are common. We document the neurological findings and treatment progression in records built for Personal Injury Protection (PIP) claims and attorneys.
Pinched Nerve Conditions Our Chiropractor Treats
Radiculopathy in the cervical and lumbar spine, and the problems that get mistaken for it.
Cervical Radiculopathy
Neck to shoulder, arm, or hand; C5 to C7 nerve roots
Lumbar Radiculopathy (Sciatica)
Low back to buttock, leg, or foot; L4 to S1
Herniated or Bulging Disc
Disc material pressing on the nerve root
Foraminal Stenosis
Narrowed nerve opening from arthritis or disc loss
Post-Accident Nerve Irritation
Whiplash and crash injuries that inflame a nerve root
Look-Alikes We Rule Out
Carpal tunnel, shoulder impingement, piriformis, peripheral neuropathy
How a Disc Pinches a Nerve Explained by Dr. Ivan Bracic
A lumbar disc pressing on a nerve for too long can weaken the foot. Dr. Ivan Bracic explains the connection.
What Our Patients Say
Over 30,000 patients treated across 30 years of practice.
Trusted by 30,000+ patients over 30 years of experience.
“Dr. Ivan & his staff are hands down the best chiropractic services ever!!! His care, attention, knowledge, concern & wisdom for his patients can't be beat.”
“Dr. Ivan discovered that a butt muscle was in spasm and strangling my sciatic nerve. He put me on his Tesla coil machines for a couple sessions and my pain went away.”
“I have suffered with scoliosis and a multitude of bulging discs in my spine for years now due to many car accidents... I have made more healing progress in the past five months than I did in the past few years thanks to them.”
Your First Visit
$200 | 60 to 90 minutes with the doctor.
- Physical exam and evaluation by Dr. Bracic
- Digital x-rays taken on-site
- Personalized reading of your MRI results if available for review
- A report of findings where the doctor explains exactly what he sees
- Your x-ray images on a flash drive to take home
- Up to 2 therapy services to begin addressing your pain that day
If your x-rays suggest disc involvement, Dr. Bracic will coordinate MRI imaging and personally read the results before designing your chiropractic treatment plan.
Your Best Self Is Calling
Book a visit and Dr. Bracic will look for the cause with an exam and digital x-ray on your first appointment.
Dr. Ivan Bracic and our team take a whole-person approach to healing. Chiropractic care combined with medical oversight, imaging, and therapeutic technology. 30+ years of experience and 30,000+ patients across a career in Illinois and Florida. Serving Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Cape Coral, Estero and Lee County since 2019. Our team speaks English and Spanish.
Pinched Nerve Questions Answered
Straight answers about radiculopathy, what we do about it, and what your first visit looks like at Novaré.
Two Convenient Locations Serving Southwest Florida
Same-day or next-day appointments after an accident at both locations, including our Fort Myers clinic.
Fort Myers clinic, 15880 Summerlin Rd Suite 114 · Lehigh Acres clinic, 25 Homestead Rd N Suite 5 · All locations and hours
Lee County Service Area
Nuestro personal habla inglés y español.
Most Popular Treatments
Accident Care
Auto accident and sports injury treatment. Same-day appointments. Led by a trauma-certified chiropractic physician.
Spinal Decompression
Non-surgical disc treatment using the DRX9000 and AccuSpina. MRI required. Dr. Bracic reads every image.
Knee Decompression
Knee-On-Trac for meniscus tears, arthritis, ligament injuries. No injections.
Class IV Laser Therapy
AI-guided Class IV laser therapy and inflammation. First in Florida for next-gen AI laser research.
Shockwave Therapy
Acoustic wave treatment for chronic soft tissue pain.
Chiropractic Care
Spinal adjustments, Cox Flexion Distraction, Pro Adjuster SRT. 30+ years experience.
Manual Therapy
Myofascial release, joint mobilization, soft tissue work.