Disc injuries range from mild bulges to severe herniations that compress nerves. Dr. Bromberg specializes in non-surgical disc treatment, using precise adjustments and decompression to relieve pressure and restore function.
Living with disc injuries in Davis Square doesn't mean settling for temporary fixes. Spinal Decompression Therapy at Bromberg Chiropractic targets the underlying cause, and at just 10 minutes from Davis Square, expert care is well within reach. Somerville's social hub, Davis Square combines comedy clubs, craft breweries, and independent shops with a strong residential community. The Red Line's Davis station makes it one of the most transit-connected squares in the area.
Red Line from Davis to Kendall/MIT (3 stops, 10 min). A quick, direct commute any day of the week. The drive from Davis Square takes approximately 10 minutes. Free street parking and metered spots are available on Broadway and surrounding streets.
Address: 201 Broadway, First Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: (617) 494-1166
Good outcomes start with a clear picture of the problem, which is why your first appointment is an unhurried, comprehensive assessment. For spinal decompression therapy, that means combining precise adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and targeted rehabilitation into a plan that evolves as you improve. You'll leave your first visit understanding what's wrong, what we'll do about it, and roughly how long it should take. And at just 10 minutes from Davis Square, follow-up is easy to keep up with.
Local context matters here. Davis Square's young, active population deals with running injuries, cycling strains, and the chronic effects of startup-culture desk posture. Preventive care is especially popular here. These everyday demands are exactly what turns a minor ache into a persistent problem when they go unaddressed, and they're a big part of why a local, individualized approach works better than generic advice.
Disc injuries range from mild bulges to severe herniations that compress nerves. Dr. Bromberg specializes in non-surgical disc treatment, using precise adjustments and decompression to relieve pressure and restore function.
Our Cambridge office is conveniently located for patients from Davis Square seeking expert disc injuries treatment.
You lie on a specialized table, comfortably clothed, with a harness that targets one spinal segment. The table applies gentle, cyclic stretching, easing tension on and off in a controlled rhythm. That cycling creates a slight vacuum inside the targeted disc, which draws displaced disc material back toward the center and away from the irritated nerve, and pulls water, oxygen and nutrients into tissue that otherwise has a poor blood supply. Because the tension comes and goes, the protective muscle guarding that plain sustained traction provokes does not kick in. Decompression is rarely used alone: Dr. Bromberg combines it with adjustments, soft tissue work and a short home exercise program.
15 to 30 minutes
12 to 20 sessions over about 6 weeks
2 to 3 visits a week at first, tapering as you improve
Adjustments, soft tissue work and home exercises
Call (617) 494-1166 for the current self-pay rate. We quote the full course, not just the first visit, so you know the number before you start.
Disc tissue heals slowly, so this is a course, not a single visit. Here is the usual shape of it for an appropriate candidate. Your own timeline is set at your evaluation and revised on real progress.
Radiating leg or arm pain, numbness or tingling, pain that gets worse with sitting, bending or coughing. Exam or imaging findings consistent with a disc bulge, herniation or degeneration. Often months of rest, medication or local treatment that has not changed anything.
Sessions two to three times a week, each paired with an adjustment. Most appropriate candidates notice the first meaningful change here: less intensity, shorter flare-ups, sitting that is easier to tolerate.
Radiating symptoms typically retreat toward the spine, a sign the nerve is under less pressure. Visits taper. Rehab exercises take a bigger share of each session so the change holds once the table work stops.
A re-evaluation confirms what resolved and what, if anything, still needs attention. The home program continues. Patients who keep up the exercises hold their results best; a short tune-up course later is uncommon but available.
Relieves pressure on a herniated or bulging disc without surgery or injections
Takes the load off the nerve root behind sciatica and radiating arm pain
Rehydrates thinned, degenerated discs that heal slowly on their own
Comfortable, 15 to 30 minute sessions with no downtime
For over 40 years, Dr. Bromberg has provided chiropractic care in Cambridge, MA. He personally evaluates and treats every patient, combining adjustments, muscle therapy, and modern technology for lasting results.
Meet Dr. Bromberg →"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."
Lower back pain, 3 sessions
"My sciatica was so bad I couldn't sit at my desk. Dr. Bromberg identified a disc issue and put together a treatment plan that had me pain-free in five weeks."
Sciatica and disc herniation
"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."
Auto accident whiplash recovery
A herniated disc occurs when the soft inner material of a spinal disc pushes through a tear in the outer ring, potentially compressing nearby nerves and causing pain, numbness, or weakness.
Yes. Gentle spinal adjustments and decompression techniques relieve pressure on the disc and nerve, reducing symptoms without surgery in many cases.
With consistent treatment, many patients see significant improvement in 4-8 weeks. Severe cases may require longer care.
With proper treatment, ongoing core strengthening, and postural awareness, recurrence can be minimized. Dr. Bromberg teaches preventive strategies.
Bromberg Chiropractic is just 10 minutes from Davis Square, located at 201 Broadway, First Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139. Red Line from Davis to Kendall/MIT (3 stops, 10 min). A quick, direct commute any day of the week.
No. In Massachusetts, patients from Davis Square can see a chiropractor directly, without a referral from a primary care doctor. You can book your first visit yourself.
Yes. We accept most major insurance plans and verify your benefits before treatment so there are no surprises. If your spinal decompression therapy stems from a car accident, it's typically covered under Massachusetts PIP, regardless of fault.
Often, yes. We hold same-day appointments for new and acute patients. Call (617) 494-1166 in the morning and we'll do our best to see you from Davis Square that day.
Davis Square residents have plenty of healthcare options, so why come to Cambridge? Because Dr. Bromberg doesn't just treat symptoms. He finds and fixes the underlying cause. With 40+ years of experience, he's seen every variation of spinal decompression therapy and knows which approach will work for your specific situation. Davis Square's young, active population deals with running injuries, cycling strains, and the chronic effects of startup-culture desk posture. Preventive care is especially popular here. Our office accepts most insurance plans and offers same-day appointments when you need them.
Local Health Note: Davis Square's young, active population deals with running injuries, cycling strains, and the chronic effects of startup-culture desk posture. Preventive care is especially popular here.
Ready to get started? No referral needed. We serve patients from Davis Square.
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