> Gentle chiropractic care, VAX-D spinal decompression and non-surgical pain relief in Bonita Springs, FL. Most insurance accepted. Call (239) 992-5311. - Canonical: https://bonita-chiropractic.pages.dev/ - Published: 2026-09-01 - Updated: 2026-09-21 - Practice: Bonita Chiropractic Center, 16517 Vanderbilt Dr Suite 1, Bonita Springs, FL 34134 - Phone: (239) 992-5311 Treating patients for over 35 years # The back pain doctor Bonita Springs has trusted for 35 years. Gentle chiropractic care and VAX-D spinal decompression from Dr. Edward O'Neill — honest answers, short-term care plans, and relief without surgery. You deserve to live pain free. [Call (239) 992-5311](tel:+12399925311) [Schedule a Visit](/contact#appointment) - 35+ Years of care - 2 Decompression systems - Most Insurance accepted ![Sunlit treatment room at Bonita Chiropractic Center](/assets/img/hero-clinic.webp) **VAX-D® available here** VAX-D & SpineMed on site Most insurance accepted No long-term contracts On-site X-ray Same-week appointments ## Quick answer Bonita Chiropractic Center is a chiropractic practice at 16517 Vanderbilt Dr Suite 1 in Bonita Springs, Florida, led by Dr. Edward J. O’Neill, D.C. The office treats back pain, neck pain, sciatica, headaches and disc problems with gentle chiropractic adjustments and non-surgical spinal decompression — including VAX-D, which few practices in Southwest Florida offer. Dr. O’Neill has practised here for over 35 years. Most insurance is accepted, no referral is needed in Florida, and care plans are short-term with no contracts and no pre-payment. Call [(239) 992-5311](tel:+12399925311). | Practice | Bonita Chiropractic Center — Dr. Edward J. O’Neill, D.C. and Dr. Trae Sinn | | --- | --- | | Address | 16517 Vanderbilt Dr Suite 1, Bonita Springs, FL 34134 — parking at the door | | Phone | (239) 992-5311 — answered in person during office hours | | Office hours | Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:45 am–6:00 pm · Tuesday, Thursday 8:45 am–12:00 pm · closed weekends | | Years in practice | Over 35, and more than 15 offering spinal decompression | | Main treatments | Chiropractic adjustments, VAX-D and SpineMed spinal decompression, non-surgical pain relief care | | Insurance | Most plans, including Medicare, major PPOs, auto accident (PIP) and workers’ compensation | | Referral needed | No — Florida allows direct access to chiropractic care | | Areas served | Bonita Springs, Estero and North Naples | ![Chiropractor gently adjusting a patient](/assets/img/adjustment.webp) **35 +** Years of Care Since the 1980s ## An old-school practice, and proud of it Before Bonita Springs boomed, Dr. Edward O'Neill was already here — listening to patients, explaining what he found in plain English, and treating only what he could genuinely help. Three decades later, the office still runs that way. Patients call it old-school. We call it doing right by people. - Honest plans, not contracts. Simple, short-term relief plans — no pre-payment schemes, ever. - Diagnosis before treatment. Thorough exams and on-site X-ray, so we treat causes, not guesses. - Generations of trust. Many families have sent us parents, kids and grandkids alike. [Meet the Doctors](/about) **0** Years in practice **0** Years of decompression **0** Generations of families **0** Star patient reviews How We Help ## Relief without surgery is the whole point Every service in this office exists to get you out of pain and keep you out — starting with the gentlest care that works. [![Patient receiving VAX-D spinal decompression therapy\](/assets/img/vaxd.webp) VAX-D® Spinal Decompression The original patented, FDA-cleared decompression system — a true non-surgical option for herniated discs, degenerative disc disease and sciatica. End back pain without surgery, drugs or injections. Explore VAX-D](/vax-d-spinal-decompression) ### Chiropractic Adjustments Gentle, precise spinal care matched to every age and comfort level — the cornerstone of the practice for 35 years. [Learn more about chiropractic adjustments](/chiropractic-adjustments) ### Pain Relief Care Back pain, neck pain, sciatica, headaches, auto and sports injuries — diagnosed properly, treated honestly. [Learn more about pain relief care](/pain-relief) [View All Services](/services) What Brings People In ## The problems we see every week Most patients arrive with one of these. Each one is diagnosed before it is treated — with a proper exam, and on-site X-ray when the spine needs to be seen rather than guessed at. - **Low back pain:** The single most common reason patients walk through the door. Causes range from a locked-up joint or muscle strain to a disc that has begun to bulge. The exam sorts out which, because the three are treated differently. - **Sciatica:** Pain that travels from the low back into the buttock and down the leg, often with numbness or pins and needles. It is a symptom of nerve irritation, not a diagnosis in itself — usually a disc or a narrowed opening where the nerve exits the spine. - **Neck pain and stiffness:** Frequently posture-driven: hours at a laptop, a phone held low, or sleeping awkwardly. Gentle adjustment restores the motion the joints have lost, and the muscles around them stop guarding. - **Tension headaches:** Headaches that start at the base of the skull and wrap forward are often coming from the neck rather than the head. Treating the neck is what settles them. - **Herniated and degenerative discs:** Where non-surgical spinal decompression does its work. VAX-D and SpineMed apply controlled, computer-managed tension that lowers pressure inside the disc, which is what makes room for the nerve. - **Auto accident injuries:** Whiplash and soft-tissue injury after a crash, including the insurance paperwork. Florida’s PIP coverage requires you to be seen within 14 days of the accident, so this is one to call about promptly. - **Work injuries:** Lifting injuries, repetitive strain and falls, handled through workers’ compensation where it applies. - **Sports and everyday strains:** Golf, tennis, pickleball, gardening and the lift that seemed fine at the time. These respond quickly when they are caught early. **If chiropractic is not the answer, we will say so.** Some conditions belong with a different kind of doctor, and a straight answer on day one is worth more than a course of care that was never going to work. That has been the rule here for 35 years. **Dr. O'Neill's portrait** Send us a headshot and it goes here. Meet the Doctor ## Dr. Edward J. O'Neill, D.C. Doctorate from Life University School of Chiropractic, Bachelor of Science from the University of South Florida — and over 35 years treating patients in Bonita Springs. - Doctor of Chiropractic — Life University School of Chiropractic - B.S. — University of South Florida - VAX-D and SpineMed non-surgical spinal decompression - Joined by Dr. Trae Sinn, D.C. [About the Practice](/about) Your First Visit ## Three steps, no surprises ### We listen & examine A real conversation about what hurts, then a thorough exam — with on-site X-rays when clinically needed. ### We explain in plain English You'll see exactly what's going on in your spine and understand why it hurts — before any treatment begins. ### We start a short, honest plan The gentlest care that works, usually starting same-day. Re-evaluated as you improve. No contracts. In Their Words ## Patients say it better than we could > "You and your office go above and beyond. You run things the old-school way and it's absolutely great." Drew Bonita Springs > "You made it possible for me to drive back home. I am back to normal and without pain." Ed & Carol Seasonal residents > "Dr. Ed O'Neill — thank you for being there for us. One of the most compassionate, talented doctors." Roseann & Lou Bonita Springs [Read More Testimonials](/testimonials) Coverage Made Simple ### Most insurance accepted — verified before your first visit Medicare, major PPOs, auto accident (PIP) and workers' compensation. Call with your card handy and we'll handle the rest. [Insurance & New Patient Info](/insurance-new-patients) Good Questions ## Answers before you even ask **Q. Do you accept my insurance?** We accept most plans — Medicare, major PPOs, auto accident (PIP) and workers' compensation. Call (239) 992-5311 and we'll verify your benefits before your visit. **Q. Can chiropractic help me avoid back surgery?** Many patients with disc problems find lasting relief through VAX-D decompression and conservative care. Every case is different — we'll give you an honest assessment either way. **Q. Will I be locked into a long treatment plan?** Never. Simple, short-term relief plans with no long-term contracts and no pre-payment — that's been the rule here for 35 years. **Q. Is care safe for seniors?** Yes — gentle, low-force techniques are matched to your age, bone health and comfort. Many of our patients are retirees who've been with us for decades. [All FAQs](/faqs) Visit Us ## On Vanderbilt Drive, with parking at the door **Call — a real person answers**[(239) 992-5311](tel:+12399925311) **Address**[16517 Vanderbilt Dr Suite 1, Bonita Springs, FL 34134](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bonita+Chiropractic+Center+Bonita+Springs+FL) **Office hours** | Mon · Wed · Fri | 8:45 am – 6:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Tue · Thu | 8:45 am – 12:00 pm | | Sat – Sun | Closed | [Request an Appointment Online](/contact#appointment)