Shockwave Therapy
in Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres
Plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, chronic shoulder pain, and soft tissue injuries that won't heal on their own can respond to shockwave therapy when other treatments have stalled. Novaré Injury Care and Rehab provides Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) using the Intelect RPW 2 system to stimulate natural healing, reduce chronic pain, and restore mobility without surgery or medication.
Shockwave therapy at Novaré Injury Care and Rehab in Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres, FL, under the direction of Dr. Ivan Bracic, DC.
What Is Shockwave Therapy and How Does It Work?
Shockwave therapy delivers high-energy acoustic waves into injured tissue through a handheld applicator pressed against the skin. The waves create controlled microtrauma at the cellular level, which triggers your body's natural repair response: increased blood flow, new blood vessel formation, and accelerated tissue regeneration.
Each session lasts 10 to 15 minutes. Most patients need 3 to 6 sessions spaced a week apart. The treatment can be intense during the session but the discomfort is brief and manageable. Our chiropractor, Dr. Ivan Bracic, DC, determines the right number for your injury during your first visit.
- Plantar fasciitis and heel spurs
- Shoulder tendonitis and calcific deposits
- Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
- Achilles tendonitis
- Chronic back and neck pain
- Scar tissue and adhesions
- Trigger points and myofascial pain
Why Would a Chiropractor Offer Shockwave Therapy?
Because injuries don't always respond to adjustments alone. Shockwave therapy targets the soft tissue damage that chiropractic adjustments can't reach directly.
Breaks Down Scar Tissue
Acoustic waves disrupt adhesions and scar tissue that restrict movement and cause chronic pain. This is especially effective for injuries that have plateaued with other treatments.
Stimulates New Blood Vessels
The controlled microtrauma triggers angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels, which brings more oxygen and nutrients to the injured area.
No Drugs or Surgery
Shockwave therapy is non-invasive and doesn't require anesthesia, medication, or recovery time. You can return to normal activities after each session.
Combined Approach
At Novaré, shockwave therapy is often combined with chiropractic adjustments and Class IV laser therapy for a multi-modality approach to stubborn injuries.
Conditions Our Chiropractor Treats with Shockwave
As part of a chiropractic treatment plan, shockwave therapy is most effective for chronic soft tissue conditions that haven't responded to other conservative treatments.
Plantar Fasciitis
Heel pain and arch inflammation
Shoulder Tendonitis
Including calcific tendonitis
Tennis Elbow
Lateral epicondylitis
Golfer's Elbow
Medial epicondylitis
Achilles Tendonitis
Chronic heel cord pain
Hip Bursitis
Trochanteric pain syndrome
Chronic Back Pain
From soft tissue sources
Patellar Tendonitis
Jumper's knee
Trigger Points
Myofascial pain and knots
Scar Tissue
Post-surgical adhesions
Shin Splints
Medial tibial stress syndrome
Neck Pain
From muscle tension and strain
Watch Shockwave Therapy at Novaré
A patient receives radial pressure wave therapy for joint and muscle pain.
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 Chiropractic Visit
$200 | 60 to 90 minutes with the doctor.
- Physical exam and evaluation by Dr. Bracic
- Digital x-rays taken on-site
- 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 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.
Shockwave Questions Answered
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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.