A diverse city with direct Orange Line access connecting it to downtown Boston and Cambridge. Malden's revitalized downtown and growing restaurant scene reflect a community on the rise, with working families and young professionals moving in.
Quick answer: Dr. Steven Bromberg treats back pain, neck pain, sciatica, disc and auto accident injuries at 201 Broadway, Cambridge, MA, Malden patients welcome. Same-week appointments, no referral needed, most major insurance and Massachusetts auto PIP accepted. Call (617) 494-1166.
12 min drive · 4.5 miles
What we see from Malden: Malden's workforce relies heavily on Orange Line commuting, and the physical toll of standing, carrying bags, and navigating crowded trains contributes to chronic back and neck tension.
Address: 201 Broadway, First Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: (617) 494-1166
Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 8am–1pm & 3pm–6pm
From Malden: 4.5 miles, about 12 minutes
Malden to 201 Broadway is a straightforward trip either way. The Orange Line from Malden Center to North Station, then the Green Line to Lechmere and a ten-minute walk, takes about twenty-five minutes door to door. Driving, Route 60 to the Fellsway, then Route 28 south along the McGrath and O'Brien highways into East Cambridge, is about twelve minutes. Park for free on the street or at a meter on Broadway and the side streets; the entrance is on the first floor.
Neck pain is the condition Malden residents search for most often before they find us, and the Orange Line is a big part of why. A commute from Malden Center or Oak Grove means standing through the stops to North Station, one hand on a pole and the other on a phone, head tipped forward and a bag pulling on one shoulder. Then a day at a desk in the same posture, then the ride back. The deep muscles at the front of the neck weaken, the upper traps take over, the joints of the mid and lower cervical spine stiffen, and the result is a neck that aches by Thursday and a headache that starts at the base of the skull. Our neck pain page explains how we treat it and why the fix usually involves the upper back as much as the neck.
Dr. Bromberg has practiced in Cambridge for more than forty years and examines every patient himself at every visit. The exam checks range of motion, the joints of the neck and upper back, and the nerves to the arms, because tingling into a hand changes the plan. Treatment is adjustments to restore motion, Active Release Technique for the tight muscles that have been doing the wrong job, and a few exercises simple enough to do on the platform at Malden Center, not just in a gym.
Same-day slots are held for patients in pain, walk-ins are welcome during hours, and no referral is needed in Massachusetts. Call (617) 494-1166.
If you need a car accident chiropractor in Malden, the insurance part is simpler than it sounds. Massachusetts is a no-fault state, so the Personal Injury Protection coverage on your own auto policy pays for reasonable medical care, including chiropractic, regardless of who was at fault, with a statutory minimum of $8,000 per person. You do not need the other driver's insurer to agree to anything before you get treated. Malden's crashes come from Route 60 where it runs through downtown, with its traffic lights, left turns and the Fellsway and Route 99 intersections producing rear-end and side-impact collisions, and from the Orange Line parking lots at Malden Center and Oak Grove, where low-speed backing causes fender benders that look minor and still produce whiplash.
Whiplash symptoms are often delayed a day or two. Neck stiffness, headaches and pain across the shoulders usually arrive after the adrenaline fades, so we advise an evaluation within 72 hours even if you felt fine at the scene. Dr. Bromberg examines you himself, documents the findings and every treatment visit in the form your insurer or attorney needs, and paces care to the injury. Read about auto accident rehab, whiplash and auto PIP coverage, or call (617) 494-1166.
By T: Orange Line from Malden Center to North Station, then the Green Line to Lechmere and a 10-minute walk (about 25 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."
"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."
"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."
Each link opens the Malden 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.
We're about 12 minutes from Malden at 201 Broadway, First Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139. Orange Line from Malden Center to Downtown Crossing, transfer Red Line to Kendall (20 min total). Drive via I-93 (12 min).
You don't need one. Massachusetts allows direct access to chiropractic care, so Malden patients can schedule with Dr. Bromberg without a physician referral.
Yes. We accept most major insurance plans and verify your benefits before treatment so there are no surprises. If your chiropractic care stems from a car accident, it's typically covered under Massachusetts PIP, regardless of fault.
Frequently we can. Same-day and next-day slots are reserved for patients in pain. Malden residents are welcome to call (617) 494-1166 to check availability.
No referral needed. Most insurance accepted, and we verify your benefits before treatment starts. Same-day appointments are held for patients in pain.
Or call directly:
(617) 494-1166Dr. Bromberg's team will reach out within one business day. In-person & virtual available.