Spinal decompression therapy uses computer-controlled, intermittent traction to take pressure off a bulging or herniated disc and the nerve it is pressing on. Sessions last 15 to 30 minutes, are comfortable enough that patients sometimes doze off, and are paired with adjustments and rehab so the…
The "Watch City" has reinvented itself as a dining and tech destination along the Route 128 corridor. Brandeis University and a cluster of tech companies create a population that spends long hours at desks before enjoying Moody Street's vibrant nightlife. For Waltham residents, spinal decompression therapy at Bromberg Chiropractic means working directly with Dr. Bromberg, not an associate or technician. Our office is just 15 minutes from Waltham, making consistent, doctor-led care realistic even with a busy schedule.
Bus 70 from Waltham Center to Central Square, then Red Line. Commuter rail to Porter Sq area. Drive via Route 2 or Fresh Pond Pkwy (15 min). The drive from Waltham takes approximately 15 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
We don't guess at the cause of your pain. Dr. Bromberg examines, diagnoses, and only then treats. Your spinal decompression therapy plan draws on four decades of clinical experience, blending proven hands-on technique with modern, evidence-based protocols. We keep Waltham patients informed at every step, with clear goals and honest timelines. The trip is just 15 minutes from Waltham.
Long hours at Route 128 tech companies, combined with Waltham's hilly terrain and active dining scene, create a population that's often stuck in chairs all day and on their feet all night. Recognizing these patterns early is what separates a quick recovery from a chronic problem, and it's the reason we treat the cause rather than just the symptom.
Spinal decompression therapy uses computer-controlled, intermittent traction to take pressure off a bulging or herniated disc and the nerve it is pressing on. Sessions last 15 to 30 minutes, are comfortable enough that patients sometimes doze off, and are paired with adjustments and rehab so the relief holds. It is the core of how we treat disc injuries and sciatica without surgery.
Conveniently serving Waltham patients from our 201 Broadway, First Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139 location.
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
Decompression is billed per session, with no package to buy up front. Call (617) 494-1166 for the current self-pay rate. When your plan covers it you pay only your copay or deductible share, and we verify that before you start.
Most courses run 12 to 20 sessions over about six weeks, two to three times a week at first and tapering as you improve. Dr. Bromberg sets the number from your exam and adjusts it on real progress, so a case that responds quickly finishes sooner.
No. Traction pulls steadily, which makes the muscles around the spine tense up and guard. Decompression is computer-controlled and cycles the tension on and off, which keeps the muscles relaxed and creates the negative pressure inside the disc that does the work.
It should not. Most patients describe a gentle pulling sensation, and some fall asleep on the table. If a session is uncomfortable, the settings are wrong and we change them.
It is avoided with spinal fractures, severe osteoporosis, spinal tumors or infections, certain surgical hardware such as fusions or artificial discs, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and pregnancy. That is why every course starts with an evaluation and, where needed, imaging.
Often, when it is part of a treatment plan for a diagnosed disc condition, though some plans classify it separately. We check your specific benefits before the first session. Auto accident injuries are typically covered under Massachusetts PIP regardless of fault.
Our office is at 201 Broadway, First Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139, just 15 minutes from Waltham. Bus 70 from Waltham Center to Central Square, then Red Line. Commuter rail to Porter Sq area. Drive via Route 2 or Fresh Pond Pkwy (15 min).
No referral is required. Anyone in Waltham can self-refer and book an appointment for spinal decompression therapy directly with our office.
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.
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 Waltham.
Choosing the right provider for spinal decompression therapy can feel overwhelming. Waltham residents trust Bromberg Chiropractic because we combine clinical know-how with genuine personal care. Your first visit includes a thorough evaluation (not a rushed assessment), and your treatment plan is built around your body, your condition, and your goals. Our office is just 15 minutes from Waltham.
Local Health Note: Long hours at Route 128 tech companies, combined with Waltham's hilly terrain and active dining scene, create a population that's often stuck in chairs all day and on their feet all night.
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