Once a working-class neighborhood, Somerville has evolved into one of Greater Boston's most dynamic communities. Assembly Row's growth and Union Square's restaurant scene draw young professionals and families who prioritize wellness and walkable living.
Quick answer: Dr. Steven Bromberg treats back pain, neck pain, sciatica, disc and auto accident injuries at 201 Broadway, Cambridge, MA, Somerville patients welcome. Same-week appointments, no referral needed, most major insurance and Massachusetts auto PIP accepted. Call (617) 494-1166.
8 min drive · 2 miles
What we see from Somerville: Somerville's mix of bike commuters, restaurant industry workers, and creative professionals creates varied musculoskeletal demands, from cycling-related strains to standing-all-day fatigue.
Address: 201 Broadway, First Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: (617) 494-1166
Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 8am–1pm & 3pm–6pm
From Somerville: 2 miles, about 8 minutes
Somerville is next door, and the trip to 201 Broadway is a short one. From Davis or Porter, the Red Line reaches Kendall/MIT in about ten minutes, and the office is a six-minute walk up Broadway from the station. From Union Square or Gilman Square, the Green Line Extension to Lechmere leaves you a ten-minute walk away. Either way, plan on under twenty minutes door to door. If you drive, Beacon Street or Washington Street runs straight into Cambridge, and you can park for free on the street or at a meter on Broadway and the side streets around the office. Our entrance is on the first floor.
Lower back pain is the condition Somerville residents search for most often before they reach us, and the city explains why. Somerville is one of the most bike-heavy cities in the state, and a daily ride down from Prospect Hill Park to Kendall keeps the lumbar spine flexed over the handlebars for twenty minutes each way. Add the restaurant and bar jobs around Union Square and Davis, where a shift means hours standing on concrete, lifting kegs and carrying bus tubs, and the lower back takes it from both directions. How we treat lower back pain starts with working out which of those loads is actually driving the pain.
Dr. Bromberg has practiced in Cambridge for more than forty years and evaluates every patient himself at every visit. For a cyclist, that usually means looking at hip and hamstring flexibility and the position on the bike as closely as the spine. For someone on their feet all shift, it means checking the feet, the pelvis and how the back moves under load. Treatment combines adjustments, Active Release Technique for tight hip flexors and glutes, and a short set of home exercises you can keep up with a restaurant schedule.
We hold same-day slots for patients in pain, walk-ins are welcome during hours, and Massachusetts does not require a referral. Call (617) 494-1166 or stop in Monday, Wednesday or Friday.
By T: Red Line from Davis or Porter to Kendall/MIT (about 10 minutes, then a 6-minute walk); Green Line Extension from Union Square or Gilman Square to Lechmere (10-minute walk)
"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 Somerville 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 8 minutes from Somerville at 201 Broadway, First Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139. Red Line from Davis Square (1 stop to Kendall/MIT). Bus 87 from Union Square. Green Line Extension from Gilman or Magoun Sq.
No referral is required. Anyone in Somerville 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.
Frequently we can. Same-day and next-day slots are reserved for patients in pain. Somerville 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.