At The Spine Center, one of our areas of expertise is the evaluation and treatment of people who have been involved in motor vehicle accidents.

Many people are evaluated at an emergency room following a car accident. Despite the fantastic level of emergency medicine they may receive, ER doctors are typically only concerned with life-threatening injuries.

Soft tissue injuries—with or without associated neck pain, back pain, or spinal disorders—will likely not be identified at all in an emergency room setting.

Since these injuries may not become symptomatic for days, weeks, months or even longer following the trauma, tissue-specific examination is paramount. The sooner a problem is identified, the more rapidly it can be appropriately treated and successfully resolved.

When indicated, we are also empowered to order any number of diagnostic studies to evaluate the severity and complexity of auto-accident related injuries.

In the state of Massachusetts, chiropractic services are covered (without any type of referral required) as part of a person’s motor vehicle insurance policy.

In virtually all cases, our center is able to bill an insurance company directly for services received as the result of auto injuries.

With appropriate evaluation and conservative chiropractic treatment even severe neck pain may be resolved without the use of drugs or surgery.

At The Spine Center, we combine the best available research with clinical expertise in the diagnosis and management of neck pain.

Treatment commonly includes a combination of gentle techniques, such as Flexion-Distraction, Soft Tissue Mobilization, and McKenzie Method®. 

~~~ More information concerning Chiropractic and Neck Pain

Of all the neuromusculoskeletal conditions we treat at The Spine Center, headaches—and especially migraines—are among the most damaging to our patients’ lives.

Fortunately, with our evidence-informed approach, headaches can become a thing of the past.

The diagnostic process begins with a complete health history to evaluate diet/lifestyle triggers, a neurological screening and review of available imaging/test results, and an
orthopedic examination, followed by specific treatment and therapy recommendations.

Our Headache Evaluation, with EMI and our CHC Headache Protocol, are appropriate for the evaluation and treatment of mild to the most severe types of headaches.

Our evidence-based diagnosis and treatment methods have enabled patients to completely eliminate or reduce the frequency and intensity of their headaches to the point where they can manage their lives, reducing the anxiety associated with recurrent headaches.

More Information concerning Headaches and Chiropractic Treatment – ACA

Low back pain is the number one cause of disability in the United States for people under the age of 45, while neck pain ranks as the 4th highest cause of disability.

Disc derangements and herniations account for the overwhelming majority of these cases. NIH Reference: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Low-Back-Pain-Fact-Sheet

At The Spine Center, we utilize McKenzie Method, Flexion Distraction Technique, and spinal manipulation to treat these patients in the acute phase of care and extensive rehabilitation techniques to help them manage themselves in the long term.

(Sciatica and Other Nerve Entrapments)

Sciatica is a condition wherein pain travels down the back of the leg, typically below the knee. It can be caused by a variety of sites of nerve impingement anywhere along the path of the sciatic nerve.

Before any treatment takes place, identifying the site(s) of impingement is paramount.

At The Spine Center, we identify these areas with a thorough evidence-informed, research-backed examination.
Treatment often includes joint and soft tissue manipulation, rehabilitation, and home coping strategies to prevent recurrence.

Sciatica – Chiropractic Treatment

• Millions of Americans suffer from low back pain and over 500,000 back surgeries are performed each year in the United States.
• Low back pain is also the number one cause of disability for adults aged 20 to 50.
• Conservative care, both manipulative and rehabilitative, has been shown to be among the most effective ways to achieve back pain relief.

By applying a research-based approach, we can:

1. Identify the specific tissue that generates each person’s back pain.
2. Offer short, targeted, effective treatment plans.
3. Utilize state-of-the-art methods including Flexion Distraction, Neuromobilization, Ergonomic Modification, and Rehabilitative Exercise.

Back pain facts and statistics – American Chiropractic Association

Of all the neuromusculoskeletal conditions we treat at The Spine Center, headaches—and especially migraines—are among the most damaging to our patients’ lives.

Fortunately, with our evidence-informed approach, headaches can become a thing of the past.

The diagnostic process begins with a complete health history to evaluate diet/lifestyle triggers, a neurological screening and review of available imaging/test results, and an
orthopedic examination, followed by specific treatment and therapy recommendations.

Our evidence-based diagnosis and treatment methods have enabled patients to completely eliminate or reduce the frequency and intensity of their headaches to the point where they can manage their lives, reducing the anxiety associated with recurrent headaches.

More information concerning one of the causes of weakness and tingling in the legs – Diabetes News Journal

Shoulder, knee, ankle, wrist, and elbow pain are among the most common reasons people give for avoiding activities they enjoy.

Whether a joint has been surgically repaired or not, it can be difficult to get back to normal activities even after the initial pain has gone.

At The Spine Center our primary goal is always to assess what tissue has caused the original problem and to rehabilitate it, while empowering our patients to pursue those activities that they have been avoiding with increased biomechanical safety and awareness.

Treatment can include joint mobilization, manipulation, and myofascial therapies to address all the affected tissues.

Research article on Shoulder Pain and Chiropractic – Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction can be incredibly painful and difficult to manage, often resulting in headaches, neck pain, and difficulty eating or speaking.

At The Spine Center, we can identify the cause of TMJD and provide individualized treatment. Care most commonly includes extensive soft tissue mobilization of the jaw and neck as well as multiple rehabilitative exercise methods.

As many TMJ disorders have a dental component, we are also happy to work in conjunction with your dentist to achieve the most favorable outcome to care.

At The Spine Center we use the latest evaluation methods to accurately identify the underlying causes of work-related injuries and manage them effectively.

Chiropractic treatment and associated therapies for work-related injuries are covered under the Massachusetts Worker’s Compensation law.

Patients are free to seek care at our center without a referral.  We work in concert with other providers including orthopedists, physical therapists, neurologists, rehabilitation specialists, etc.