A student-centric neighborhood where Boston University meets a vibrant international community. Allston's young population stays active with cycling, rock climbing, and pickup sports, but limited parking and a walk-everywhere lifestyle also contribute to overuse injuries.
Quick answer: Dr. Steven Bromberg treats back pain, neck pain, sciatica, disc and auto accident injuries at 201 Broadway, Cambridge, MA, Allston patients welcome. Same-week appointments, no referral needed, most major insurance and Massachusetts auto PIP accepted. Call (617) 494-1166.
8 min drive · 2.5 miles
What we see from Allston: The college-age population in Allston deals with poor ergonomics, heavy lifting during move-in seasons, and sports injuries from recreational athletics year-round.
Address: 201 Broadway, First Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: (617) 494-1166
Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 8am–1pm & 3pm–6pm
From Allston: 2.5 miles, about 8 minutes
From Allston, 201 Broadway is either a short drive or a bus-and-train ride. Driving, take Western Avenue or River Street over the Charles, then Memorial Drive east to the Kendall exit; it is about eight minutes outside rush hour. Parking is free on the street or at a meter on Broadway and the side streets, and the office entrance is on the first floor. On transit, Bus 66 up Harvard Avenue to Harvard Square, then the Red Line two stops to Kendall/MIT and a six-minute walk up Broadway. Count on about thirty minutes.
Back and neck pain is what Allston residents search for most often before they reach us, and the neighborhood's calendar explains a lot of it. Student life around Packard's Corner and the blocks between Commonwealth Avenue and Harvard Stadium means laptops on beds, late nights hunched over a desk that was never adjusted, and a backpack on one shoulder. Then September 1 arrives and the whole neighborhood seems to be carrying couches and boxes up three flights of stairs in a single weekend. The result is a mix of upper back and neck stiffness from posture and acute lower back strain from lifting. Our back and neck pain page explains how we tell the two apart and treat each one.
Dr. Bromberg has practiced in Cambridge for more than forty years, through a lot of move-in weekends, and he examines every patient himself at every visit. For posture-driven pain the plan is adjustments to restore motion, Active Release Technique for the tight muscles along the neck and between the shoulder blades, and a short set of exercises built around how you actually study. For a lifting injury, it is getting the joint moving again safely and showing you how to carry the next box without repeating the problem.
Walk-ins are welcome during hours, same-day slots are held for patients in pain, and Massachusetts does not require a referral. Most major insurance plans are accepted and we verify your benefits before treatment. Call (617) 494-1166.
By T: Bus 66 up Harvard Avenue to Harvard Square, then the Red Line two stops to Kendall/MIT and a 6-minute walk (about 30 minutes)
"Dr. Bromberg found the root cause of my lower back pain on my first visit. After three adjustments, I felt like a new person. 40 years of experience really shows."
"I was in a car accident and thought I'd need surgery. Dr. Bromberg's rehab program got me back to normal without a single operation. The insurance paperwork was painless too."
"The Active Release Technique on my shoulder was remarkable. Years of frozen shoulder pain resolved in about six sessions. I can finally sleep on my side again."
Each link opens the Allston version of that service page, with local directions and scheduling.
Hands-on spinal adjustments, muscle therapy, and posture work that fix the cause of your pain.
Whiplash and crash-injury recovery with documented treatment plans your insurer will accept.
Non-surgical relief for herniated, bulging, and degenerative discs using spinal decompression.
Non-surgical decompression for herniated discs, sciatica and degenerative discs: how it works, what a course involves, and what to expect week by week.
Active Release Technique that breaks down scar tissue and restores how your soft tissue moves.
We map how you stand and walk to find the hidden imbalance driving your chronic pain.
Coordinated X-ray, MRI, and CT referrals, with every result reviewed by Dr. Bromberg himself.
FDA-cleared RF and HIFEM treatment averaging 30% fat reduction and 25% muscle gain per area.
11,000 pelvic floor contractions in 28 minutes, fully clothed, for bladder control and core strength.
Our office is at 201 Broadway, First Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139, just 8 minutes from Allston. Bus 64 or 66 from Allston to Harvard Square, transfer Red Line. Drive via Western Ave or Soldiers Field Rd (8 min).
No referral is required. Anyone in Allston can self-refer and book an appointment for chiropractic care directly with our office.
We do. Bromberg Chiropractic works with most major insurers and checks your coverage up front. Auto-accident injuries are generally covered under Massachusetts no-fault PIP benefits.
In many cases we can fit you in the same day. Reach us at (617) 494-1166, and we'll work to get you seen quickly, even on short notice from Allston.
No referral needed. Most insurance accepted, and we verify your benefits before treatment starts. Same-day appointments are held for patients in pain.
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(617) 494-1166Dr. Bromberg's team will reach out within one business day. In-person & virtual available.