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If you are dealing with chronic back pain, neck pain, or discomfort from conditions like sciatica, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or post-operative complications, you don't have to endure the suffering any longer. At Breakthrough Health Center in Bonita Springs, FL, and Fort Myers, FL, we offer Spinal Decompression therapy — a non-surgical, effective treatment designed to provide relief from pain and restore mobility to the spine.
Spinal Decompression is a gentle, state-of-the-art chiropractic technique aimed at providing long-lasting relief for individuals experiencing discomfort due to damaged or degenerative discs. Whether you are suffering from a pinched nerve, radiating pain into the arms or legs, or conditions affecting the lumbar and cervical spine, Spinal Decompression may be the solution you need to find comfort.
Spinal Decompression is a non-invasive therapy that applies gentle distractive forces to the spine to relieve pain and promote healing in the affected discs and nerves. This procedure works by gently stretching the spine, creating negative pressure within the discs. This negative pressure helps to reduce herniation, improve blood flow, and enhance the exchange of nutrients to the injured areas, which accelerates healing. The goal is to relieve pain, restore proper spinal function, and reduce the need for more invasive treatments like surgery.
The procedure targets issues such as:
During a typical Spinal Decompression treatment session, the patient is positioned comfortably on a special table designed to allow precise spinal traction. Using a computer-controlled system, the therapist applies gentle, targeted distraction forces to the spine. This helps to gently stretch the vertebrae, reducing pressure on the discs and nerve roots.
Throughout the treatment, you’ll experience cycles of stretching and relaxation. These cycles gradually build to their peak over several minutes, helping to unload the spine and promote the healing process. By creating space between the vertebrae, the procedure helps relieve pressure on the spinal discs and nerves, which can help alleviate pain caused by conditions such as bulging or herniated discs.
Each Spinal Decompression therapy session typically lasts less than 20 minutes. Treatments are usually done three times a week for about a month, with the frequency reducing as you progress and respond to therapy. Many patients start experiencing pain relief after as few as 6-10 sessions, while others may require a full course of treatment, typically completing their program in 8 weeks.
Spinal Decompression is not just about healing the discs; it also targets the muscular control of the back and neck. Our comprehensive program includes a combination of exercise and adjunctive therapies, such as:
This holistic approach enhances the stabilization of the spine’s ligaments, tendons, and muscles, supporting the healing process while preventing future injury.
After completing your Spinal Decompression therapy, regular home exercises and periodic follow-up visits to our office will be essential in maintaining the improvements you've gained. These ongoing practices help preserve spinal health, keep your muscles strong, and reduce the likelihood of reoccurrence.
Spinal Decompression therapy is ideal for individuals suffering from:
It’s a safe and effective alternative to surgery and pain medication. If you are looking for a non-invasive solution to relieve pain, promote healing, and restore mobility, Spinal Decompression could be the answer.
At Breakthrough Health Center, we are dedicated to helping you find relief from pain and achieve optimal spinal health. If you're interested in learning more about how Spinal Decompression can help you, give our team a call today to schedule your consultation. We are here to provide the care you need to get back to enjoying a pain-free life!
Breakthrough Health Center
Bonita Springs Location: 26731 Dublin Woods Cir #2, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 | (239) 200-7248
Fort Myers Location: 9101 W College Pointe Dr Suite 1B, Fort Myers, FL 33919 | (239) 208-0088
PROJECT UPDATE IMOKALEE COMPLETE STREETS TIGER GRANT DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT JUNE 2025PROJECT UPDATEThe Immokalee Complete Streets Project is finished and includes new sidewalks and drainage along miles of local streets. In addition to the sidewalks, the project included reconstruction of many existing residential driveways and improvements to the drainage swale along your property line within the Collier County Right-of-Way (ROW).We need to work together to keep these new sidewalks and drainage improvements in good condition. Please do your part to help maintain the improvements by complying with the existing codes which require property owners to assume all maintenance and repair responsibilities within the Collier County ROW. These responsibilities include mowing the grass and protecting the sidewalk and driveway from damage.We are requesting your help to maintain these improvements including: Drainage cutting the grass within the swale is very important because it will allow the drainage system to function. Picking up the litter before you mow will also keep the community clean. Pedestrian Safety do not park on the sidewalks, it is against the law and blocks the safe passage of children and adults. Heavy trucks and equipment can damage the sidewalk. The construction of sidewalks is expensive, and your help is needed to maintain them. Please remember it is illegal to park on a sidewalk. Both the Collier County Sheriffs Office and the Collier County Code Enforcement Division are monitoring to encourage voluntary compliance. Citations will be issued if the law is broken. It is the property owners responsibility to assure that all your visitors, tenants, and family members obey the law. You, as the property owner, are responsible for maintaining the driveway and ROW.If you rent your property, please inform your tenants of this information. As a landlord, you are responsible for providing your tenants with this information.We hope you enjoy the improvements along the county roadways and please continue to assist your neighbors as we work to improve the health and safety of our community.For more information about the project, please contact: CHRISTIE BETANCOURT ASSISTANT DIVISION DIRECTOR COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) Email: Christie.Betancourt@colliercountyfl.gov Phone: (239) 867-0028 IMMOKALEE CRA Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency
This June during Alzheimers & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimers Association is encouraging all Americans to take charge of their brain health. Today, there are more than 7 million Americans living with Alzheimers. Two-thirds of Americans have at least one major potential risk factor for dementia. The brain changes that cause Alzheimers are thought to begin 20 years or more before symptoms start, which suggests that there may be a substantial window of time in which we can intervene in the progression of the disease. Experts believe there isnt a single cause of Alzheimers. Its likely the disease develops as a result of multiple factors. While not a direct cause of Alzheimers, the greatest known risk factor is advancing age. Although some risk factors like age cant be changed, as many as 45% of dementia cases may be attributable to modifiable risk factors, such as high blood pressure and lack of physical activity. Research shows that adopting healthy behaviors like getting exercise and good quality sleep can improve your brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Based on mounting scientific evidence, the Alzheimers Association encourages individuals to incorporate these 10 Healthy Habits such as challenging your mind and eating healthier foods to help protect brain health. Be Proactive in Addressing Brain Changes Only half of those with Alzheimers disease ever receive a diagnosis, delaying needed care and potentially putting them at risk. Another important way to take charge of your health is to know the early warning signs of Alzheimers and other dementia and be proactive in addressing them. Early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimers is more important than ever. Early detection offers significant benefits for the person diagnosed and their loved ones, including greater access to treatment options and the ability to plan for the future. There are now treatments that can slow disease progression for people in the early stage of Alzheimers, making a timely diagnosis critically important. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory or thinking problems, its important to get it checked. Talk to your doctor so you can make an informed decision on available treatments to determine if they are right for you. Join the Fight to End Alzheimers During Alzheimers & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimers Association invites everyone to join us in the fight to end Alzheimers and all other dementia. Heres what you can do: Adopt the 10 Healthy Habits: It is never too early or too late to start taking positive actions for your brain. Visit alz.org/healthyhabits to learn more! Go purple: Throughout the month of June, go purple the color of the Alzheimers movement to raise awareness of the disease. Dress in purple and share your story on social media using the hashtag #ENDALZ. Join the fight: Advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimers Association by participating in our fundraising events Walk to End Alzheimers, The Longest Day and Ride to End ALZ. Visit alz.org/fundraisingevents. Get information and support: Access education programs and dementia care resources. Visit alz.org/educationalprograms. Volunteer with us: As an Alzheimers Association volunteer, you can help people in your community take steps to reduce their dementia risk and recognize the signs of Alzheimers. Visit alz.org/volunteer. Advocate: Raise your voice tell Congress to act today. Visit alz.org/congressconnects. Accelerate research: It takes everyone to advance Alzheimers and dementia research. Alzheimers Association TrialMatch is a free, easy-to-use service that connects individuals living with cognitive impairment, Alzheimers disease or another dementia, caregivers and healthy participants with current research studies. Visit alz.org/trialmatch. Donate: Empower people at every age and stage of life to take charge of their brain health support the Alzheimers Association! Visit alz.org/donate. We are proud to partner with the Alzheimers Association in the fight against Alzheimers and other dementia. To learn more visit alz.org/abam.
We are proud to be the only Bonita Springs Chiropractor to practice from an Upper Cervical Perspective. Upper Cervical Chiropractic is a simple yet effective way to regain or restore lost function and heal. Thank you for exploring the idea to partner with us in our mission to educate our community on the true benefit of Specific Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care. Our care is not for everyone as we do not focus on short term solutions & only pain relief but rather look to facilitate a lasting health impression. Therefore instead of patching cracked walls & leaky ceilings only to have them happen again, we look to correct the faulty foundation that created the problems in the first place. We are here to help you and our community, unleash your true selves; healthy, healing, & vibrant. This, of course, enables us all to recognize and approach our PURPOSE with more zest and zeal! We do not focus on what is wrong but only on what is RIGHT, magnifying that, and helping you achieve a fuller, more complete expression of YOU. Therefore we see you as being whole, we see you as being healthy, and we will walk with you, hand-in-hand, until that once again becomes your reality. So, walk with us as we set out on this journey of releasing the Healing Light within while empowering others to do the same! We are absolutely humbled by the opportunity we have been blessed with to Give, Serve, LOVE and DO out of the abundance of our hearts!We look forward to meeting you and your family in the near futureYours in health,Drs. Drew & Kanema ClarkMEET THE TEAMOWNERS, CLINICAL DIRECTORS, & CHIROPRACTORSDREW CLARK D.C. &KANEMA CLARK D.C.Location: Bonita Springs, FL & Fort Myers, FLDrs. Drew and Kanema Clark are a fun-loving, passionate couple who have found their life calling in the healing art, science, and philosophy of Upper Cervical Chiropractic. Their vision for Breakthrough Health Center is to become a pillar in the community regarding health while fostering a healing environment that speaks hope to those in need. Dr. Drew, born and raised in Danville, Virginia graduated with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Human, Nutrition, Foods & Exercise from Virginia Tech and a doctorate of Chiropractic degree from a prestigious Life University in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Kanema, a Queens, NY native, graduated with a bachelor's degree in Biology from University of Miami and a doctorate of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic. Together, they have built a life they love with their four daughters: Kayla, Ariella, Chiara, and Michaela in Naples, FL.WE (ARE)Board Certified Doctor of ChiropracticBoard Certified Doctor in the Orthospinology ProcedureAcquired over 300+ hours in post-doctoral studyExperienced with over 12 years, serving both in & out of the U.SGraduated from Virginia Tech and the University of Miami with B.S Degrees - PreMedGraduated from Life University and Palmer College of Chiropractic located in Marietta GA, and Daytona Beach FL respectively.Completed Residency programs with 2 of the largest Upper Cervical Chiropractic Clinics in the USPracticed abroad in Italy while studying Neurodegenerative Diseases with some of the top Physicians in NeurologyPaul Harris Fellows of Rotary InternationalAffiliated with Palmer, Sherman & Life Colleges as Adjunct ProfessorsBest of Bonita Chiropractor 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
We are proud to be the only Bonita Springs Chiropractor to practice from an Upper Cervical Perspective. Upper Cervical Chiropractic is a simple yet effective way to regain or restore lost function and heal. Thank you for exploring the idea to partner with us in our mission to educate our community on the true benefit of Specific Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care. Our care is not for everyone as we do not focus on short term solutions & only pain relief but rather look to facilitate a lasting health impression. Therefore instead of patching cracked walls & leaky ceilings only to have them happen again, we look to correct the faulty foundation that created the problems in the first place. We are here to help you and our community, unleash your true selves; healthy, healing, & vibrant. This, of course, enables us all to recognize and approach our PURPOSE with more zest and zeal! We do not focus on what is wrong but only on what is RIGHT, magnifying that, and helping you achieve a fuller, more complete expression of YOU. Therefore we see you as being whole, we see you as being healthy, and we will walk with you, hand-in-hand, until that once again becomes your reality. So, walk with us as we set out on this journey of releasing the Healing Light within while empowering others to do the same! We are absolutely humbled by the opportunity we have been blessed with to Give, Serve, LOVE and DO out of the abundance of our hearts!We look forward to meeting you and your family in the near futureYours in health,Drs. Drew & Kanema ClarkMEET THE TEAMOWNERS, CLINICAL DIRECTORS, & CHIROPRACTORSDREW CLARK D.C. &KANEMA CLARK D.C.Location: Bonita Springs, FL & Fort Myers, FLDrs. Drew and Kanema Clark are a fun-loving, passionate couple who have found their life calling in the healing art, science, and philosophy of Upper Cervical Chiropractic. Their vision for Breakthrough Health Center is to become a pillar in the community regarding health while fostering a healing environment that speaks hope to those in need. Dr. Drew, born and raised in Danville, Virginia graduated with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Human, Nutrition, Foods & Exercise from Virginia Tech and a doctorate of Chiropractic degree from a prestigious Life University in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Kanema, a Queens, NY native, graduated with a bachelor's degree in Biology from University of Miami and a doctorate of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic. Together, they have built a life they love with their four daughters: Kayla, Ariella, Chiara, and Michaela in Naples, FL.WE (ARE)Board Certified Doctor of ChiropracticBoard Certified Doctor in the Orthospinology ProcedureAcquired over 300+ hours in post-doctoral studyExperienced with over 12 years, serving both in & out of the U.SGraduated from Virginia Tech and the University of Miami with B.S Degrees - PreMedGraduated from Life University and Palmer College of Chiropractic located in Marietta GA, and Daytona Beach FL respectively.Completed Residency programs with 2 of the largest Upper Cervical Chiropractic Clinics in the USPracticed abroad in Italy while studying Neurodegenerative Diseases with some of the top Physicians in NeurologyPaul Harris Fellows of Rotary InternationalAffiliated with Palmer, Sherman & Life Colleges as Adjunct ProfessorsBest of Bonita Chiropractor 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
We are proud to be the only Bonita Springs Chiropractor to practice from an Upper Cervical Perspective. Upper Cervical Chiropractic is a simple yet effective way to regain or restore lost function and heal. Thank you for exploring the idea to partner with us in our mission to educate our community on the true benefit of Specific Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care. Our care is not for everyone as we do not focus on short term solutions & only pain relief but rather look to facilitate a lasting health impression. Therefore instead of patching cracked walls & leaky ceilings only to have them happen again, we look to correct the faulty foundation that created the problems in the first place. We are here to help you and our community, unleash your true selves; healthy, healing, & vibrant. This, of course, enables us all to recognize and approach our PURPOSE with more zest and zeal! We do not focus on what is wrong but only on what is RIGHT, magnifying that, and helping you achieve a fuller, more complete expression of YOU. Therefore we see you as being whole, we see you as being healthy, and we will walk with you, hand-in-hand, until that once again becomes your reality. So, walk with us as we set out on this journey of releasing the Healing Light within while empowering others to do the same! We are absolutely humbled by the opportunity we have been blessed with to Give, Serve, LOVE and DO out of the abundance of our hearts!We look forward to meeting you and your family in the near futureYours in health,Drs. Drew & Kanema ClarkMEET THE TEAMOWNERS, CLINICAL DIRECTORS, & CHIROPRACTORSDREW CLARK D.C. &KANEMA CLARK D.C.Location: Bonita Springs, FL & Fort Myers, FLDrs. Drew and Kanema Clark are a fun-loving, passionate couple who have found their life calling in the healing art, science, and philosophy of Upper Cervical Chiropractic. Their vision for Breakthrough Health Center is to become a pillar in the community regarding health while fostering a healing environment that speaks hope to those in need. Dr. Drew, born and raised in Danville, Virginia graduated with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Human, Nutrition, Foods & Exercise from Virginia Tech and a doctorate of Chiropractic degree from a prestigious Life University in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Kanema, a Queens, NY native, graduated with a bachelor's degree in Biology from University of Miami and a doctorate of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic. Together, they have built a life they love with their four daughters: Kayla, Ariella, Chiara, and Michaela in Naples, FL.WE (ARE)Board Certified Doctor of ChiropracticBoard Certified Doctor in the Orthospinology ProcedureAcquired over 300+ hours in post-doctoral studyExperienced with over 12 years, serving both in & out of the U.SGraduated from Virginia Tech and the University of Miami with B.S Degrees - PreMedGraduated from Life University and Palmer College of Chiropractic located in Marietta GA, and Daytona Beach FL respectively.Completed Residency programs with 2 of the largest Upper Cervical Chiropractic Clinics in the USPracticed abroad in Italy while studying Neurodegenerative Diseases with some of the top Physicians in NeurologyPaul Harris Fellows of Rotary InternationalAffiliated with Palmer, Sherman & Life Colleges as Adjunct ProfessorsBest of Bonita Chiropractor 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018