Cambridge Somerville Family

read moreDr. Rob is entering his 19 th year in private practice. He has a BS in human nutrition and was Valedictorian of his Doctoral class. Having come from a family of Chiropractors he has been a life time patient. In the past 19 years he has had over 100,000 patient interactions from "weekend warriors" to professional athletes. Dr. Rob is a preferred provider of Harvard University Student Athletes. Dr. Rob is a member of Professional Sport Care, an elite Chiropractic Sports Medicine Organization that is responsible for providing Chiropractic Care to the PGA Tour.

read moreMany Chiropractors would like you to believe they were smart enough to "invent" manipluations or spinal adjustments. The fact is, Manipulation of the Spine and Extremities extends all the way back to Hippocrates(460 BC). Yes, the father of modern medicine utlized maipulative therapy. Osteopathy then carried on the techniques, until DD Palmer back in 1895 developed the Art, Science and Philosophy for the Chiropractic Profession. For the past 100+ years Chiropractors have developed and mastered the art of manipulation as a natural and safe method for treating the spine and extremities.

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read moreConsidered the perfect balance of therapy and relaxation, Swedish massage is universally popular for its gentle yet effective results and benefits. Swedish massage is the perfect "beginner's massage, " providing gentle pressure and friction that soothe sore muscles and loosen tight joints. Among its many benefits, Swedish massage effectively eases tension, wipes out stress and promotes deep relaxation. For stubborn stiff spots, Swedish massage therapists can provide a bit more intensive massage to provide relief, but for chronic pain, it may be best to request a deep tissue massage, depending on the condition.

read moreThough originally designed to help athletes perform at optimum levels during games, sports massage is growing in popularity as an effective treatment for sport-related injuries or limited range of motion for people of all ages and fitness levels. Sports massage focuses on a client's trouble spots, like shoulder soreness after eighteen holes of golf, or a tender hamstring just before a big race. Sports massage therapists understand sport-related injuries and can help minimize pain, speed recovery and help clients perform their best at their favorite activities with full range of motion.

read moreChiropractic massage is an excellent method for improving overall health and musculoskeletal efficiency. Massage has a number of beneficial effects on the body and the mind. Some of these include removal of toxins that can build up in the muscles of the body, increased circulation, and increased flexibility in not only the muscles, but also the connective tissue within the body. Massage also can help with muscle spasms as well as soft tissue injuries. Increasing the movement and reducing the overall recovery time by helping the body in the healing process.

read moreWhether you have been referred by your Primary Care Physican, a friend, co-worker or brand new to the profession you will find the office warm and friendly. As with any doctor's visit, you'll start by filling out some new patient paperwork. Upon meeting with the doctor, you'll discuss your concerns and expectations as well as have the chance to ask any questions you may have. We will perform a physical examination and if need be make recommendations for imaging. Once the Doctor has enough information to safely evaluate your condition, you will be given their recommendations on how to proceed.

read moreIs chiropractic effective? Chiropractic helps to remove postural imbalances and structural misalignments that can accumulate in our bodies over time. Chiropractic works by restoring your own inborn ability to be healthy. For your body to remain healthy, your nervous system must function well. For your nervous system to function well it must be free of interference. By restoring spinal function with Chiropractic adjustments, nerve interference by misaligned vertebrae is removed, thus allowing optimal nervous system function and improved health.