Our MISSION is to
get you free from pain.

The two main reasons why we hurt - It is either an anatomical reason (such as a disc herniation, fracture, tumor or infection) or a mechanical problem due to the spine compensating for an injured structure (such as a ligament). The truth is everyone who has spine pain has a mechanical problem, while only a percentage have an anatomical cause. The Doctor's goal is to properly diagnose the problem before initiating a Plan of Care.
*The above video was collected from the internet. It is provided for research and awareness purposes only.
"Doesn't it make sense that since every person with spine pain has a mechanical component that you START with a doctor who is trained to diagnose the difference and triage accordingly?"
The medical industry is full of providers that specialize in anatomical therapies for spine pain - surgery, injection and medication. Only ONE profession is trained specifically to diagnose back pain and address the mechanics of the spine…and that is Chiropractic. ​

MEET DR. IVAN BRACIC

 Dr. Bracic's father was a mechanical engineer. He taught him how to rebuild car engines, repair boats and instilled in him a mechanical engineer mindset. At the age of 23, Dr. Bracic was in a horrific car accident. His friend rolled a convertible which then struck a tree. Months after the accident Dr. Bracic still suffered lower back pain and looked for a doctor to make the pain go away but no one could pinpoint the cause of his injuries. A family-friend recommended he visit a local chiropractor. Within a few weeks Dr. Bracic started feeling better. Dr. Bracic took an interest in the profession, wanting to help people that have gone through similar traumatic injuries. He earned his doctoral degree in Chiropractic in 1993 and opened his first clinic in 1994 and his second one a year later. Dr. Bracic has been helping accident injury patients for the past 25 years.
Awards and Certifications
  • Trauma Team Member, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY, 2018
  • Certified Independent Chiropractic Examiner, American College of Independent Medical Examiners, American Board of Independent Medical Examiners, Orlando FL, 2017
  • National Certification in Spinal Decompression, Disc Centers of America, Park University, Dallas TX, 2014
  • Certification in K-Laser, Baraboo WI, 2011
  • Certification in Level II Graston Practitioner, National University of Health Sciences, Lombard IL, 2007
  • Masters Certification in Performance of the AMA Permanent Medical Impairment Examination, Medical Management Consultants, Orlando FL, 1994

OUR OFFICE STAFF

​Our staff is made up of a variety of health care practitioners who provide a ‘whole person’ approach to your healing. Chiropractic treatment, physical therapy and strengthening exercises may be components of your total care plan.
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Proudly serving the people of Chicago, Cook County, Lake County & all of Illinois. Our staff speak both English and Spanish for the convenience of our patients. 
Dr. Bracic is qualified to assess the mechanical and biomechanical abnormalities in your spine in order to treat the cause of your problem. Instead of turning to dangerous pain medications that just cover up the problem, contact Waukegan Spine & Joint today for an immediate examination.