Located on our west coast along the Caloosahatchee River, Fort Myers offers many wonderful South Florida amenities. From fishing on the Gulf Coast to relaxing on our beautiful beaches, our residents can find comfort and enjoyment throughout the city and neighboring communities, but sadly, accidents happen. Whether you were in a car accident or suffered a workplace injury, if you live in Fort Myers and are suffering from chronic pain, our physicians at Specific Care Chiropractic want to help you start your recovery.
We offer various chiropractic and physiotherapy treatments to the residents of Fort Myers. At Specific Care Chiropractic, we believe in a holistic approach to your recovery. We address not just the symptoms but the causes of your chronic pain. Our treatments are designed to promote healing in a non-invasive, drug-free alternative. Call our Fort Myers chiropractic center today to schedule your initial appointment. Learn what we can offer you to regain your strength, mobility, and flexibility.
We Start With a Full Medical Examination
Depending on the severity of your injuries from the accident, you may start with the healthcare services of a hospital or your primary doctor. We can work with them during your post-operative care and address any chronic pain and rehabilitative needs you require.
We will begin your recovery by reviewing your full health history. During your examination, you can share with us any pre-existing conditions or medical care you received in the past and then move up to your current health. We will discuss your current symptoms and what you hope to accomplish. We may even order medical imaging, such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT-scans, to understand what and how your injuries are affecting you.
We Develop a Customized Treatment Plan
From your examination and imaging results, we diagnose your condition, focusing on correcting the cause of your pain and discomfort, not mask it with drugs and narcotics. We create a personalized treatment plan, employing any of the chiropractic treatments and physical therapies we offer.
Your treatment plan will address your unique needs and goals. Throughout the plan, we assess and reassess your progress. We also take your feedback from the treatment plan because you are a part of this process. It is important to hear of your personal successes and goals. As you progress, we adapt your treatment plan to reach new benchmarks.
Our goal is to help you regain your health and be stronger and more independent.
We Have Helped Patients Regain Their Health and Their Lives
Patients come to us from all walks of life, seeking an end to their pain. They want to feel stronger, flexible, and full of life again. We have helped many clients reach their goals, and they have shared their thoughts on our care in testimonials to us. Read what some have said:
- “I love this place amazing staff and the office is amazing. Everyone is always so positive and some are funny. Whenever I went there I was relaxed instantly. I LOVE the massage chair they have. My favorite part was the cold waters and the mints they used to give for free.” — Kalmia F.
- “Simply the best around! Great staff and very flexible for your schedule. Highly recommend!” — Jacob R.
- “I have used chiropractic care periodically as needed over the last thirty years. No one has done it better than Specific Care Chiropractor. They will educate you and will put together a plan to improve the Quality of life for you. I highly recommended Specific Care Chiropractor.” — Richard W.
Call Specific Care Chiropractic today to schedule your initial appointment. Receive a holistic healthcare approach to your injuries following a Fort Myers accident.
Our Fort Myers Facility Treats Patients Suffering From Various Injuries
A variety of accidents lead patients to us for help. Our chiropractors and physical therapists have treated many patients suffering from such injuries as:
- Muscle strains are often the result of repetitive motions, sudden movement, or improper lifting. These injuries can also occur due to a lack of flexibility.
- Back injuries, including spinal cord injuries, can occur for a multitude of reasons. They are frequently the result of a sudden impact, falls, weakened muscles, or misalignment.
- Neck injuries can also result from a sudden impact. However, excessive strain on the neck muscles can also lead to neck pain. The most common of these is whiplash injuries, which are often the result of a rear-end collision.
- Sciatica is pressure on the sciatic nerve in the lower back. This pain is often caused by a herniated disc placing pressure on the nerve. It can also be caused by piriformis syndrome, a narrow muscle in the buttocks.
- Scoliosis is a condition where the spine has an unnatural curvature. In many cases, the cause is unknown.
- Bursitis is the inflammation of the fluidic cushions in such joints as the shoulder, hips, and knees. This condition is often the result of repetitive motions or excessive pressure on the joint, such as kneeling on a hard surface for an inordinately long period.
- Herniated discs can results for a number of reasons, but it commonly occurs as we age. Obesity can also place added pressure on the discs.
- Carpal tunnel syndrome is a compression of the nerves in the wrists. It is usually the result of repetitive hand movements, such as typing and writing.
If your injury is not listed here, our facility will still examine your condition and see what treatments may help you recover.
Chiropractic Adjustments Can Relieve Pain and Other Symptoms
Chiropractic care helps to alleviate pain in the body through the manipulation of joints and muscles. Though it is often associated with spinal manipulation, chiropractors will also mobilize such other joints as the shoulder, elbows, hips, and knees. When the chiropractor can relieve the patient of pain and realign joints, the body can begin the healing process.
Our physicians are licensed and trained in the following chiropractic adjustment techniques:
- Diversified Adjustments: Patients lie down to receive strategic spinal manipulations.
- Seated Diversified: Patients sit down in an upright position to receive adjustments. This technique targets neck and shoulder injuries.
- Thompson Drop-Table Technique: Patients lie down on a drop-table to receive adjustments in the “Thompson Terminal Point Technique” style. This treatment is for full-spinal manipulation.
- Knee-Chest Adjustments: Patients kneel and lean forward to place their chest on the adjustment table. This technique targets cervical injuries, such as in the head or neck.
- Side-Posture Adjustments: Patients lie on their side with one leg bent forward. This technique targets lower back injuries.
- Toggle Recoil: This technique uses gentler adjustment thrusts, which can be better for patients who do not require intense spinal manipulation.
- Sacral-Occipital Technique (SOT): This technique targets both the spinal cord and the central nervous system. This can help patients suffering from nerve damage along with musculoskeletal injuries.
- Extremity Manipulation: This technique targets injuries outside of the spinal cord but that are part of the skeletal system, such as the hips, shoulders, ankles, wrists, elbows, and knees.
- Activator: This technique uses a hand-held instrument that applies high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) adjustments.
You will have a chance to better understand what to expect from these techniques before each session. Our physicians are transparent about their practice and will answer any questions or concerns you have.
Physiotherapy Helps Patients Restore Strength and Flexibility in Their Bodies
To complement your chiropractic treatment, our facility also offers physiotherapy. Our physical therapy options include:
- Corrective Care: This treatment involves performing chiropractic adjustments as you enter the second stage of your recovery. This helps reduce pain when flare-ups occur.
- Stretching and Strengthening Therapy: We teach you exercises you can perform at your current progress level that you can also do at home.
- Rehabilitative Therapy: We use our rehab room to monitor your body’s growth. We may use exercise balls, have you stand on the vibration plate, or intensify your exercise routine as you improve.
- Massage Therapy: This treatment involves using massage techniques to encourage tissue restoration and blood flow.
- Ultrasound Therapy: We use ultrasound technology to send sound waves through damaged muscle tissue and encourage tissue repair.
- Electrical Muscle Stimulation (E-STIM): We use E-STIM technology to shoot small electric pulses to stimulate muscles. This process helps reduce muscle spasms, pain, and inflammation.
You can learn more about which therapies may be right for you during your first appointment.
Assist With Your Fort Myers Accident Insurance Claim
In addition to helping you regain your health and well-being, we can also assist with supplementing your injury claim or personal injury lawsuit. We can provide you with the medical documentation of your injuries and prognosis, including any imaging.
Contact Our Fort Myers Chiropractic Center Today
We invite anyone suffering from a spine-related injury, muscle pain, or nerve pain to consider getting a physical examination from one of our chiropractors. You can visit either of our Fort Myers locations for your first appointment:
- 3949 Evans Ave, Suite 406, Fort Myers, FL 33901
- 9110 College Pointe Ct, Fort Myers, FL 33919
Plus, we have three other locations in Florida.
To schedule your first appointment and discuss a potential treatment plan with one of our physicians, call Specific Care Chiropractic today.
