Dr. Christopher Cordima Somerville Chiropractor

04/09/2026

That tight, aching feeling between your shoulder blades… the stiffness after sitting… the tension that creeps up into your neck—**upper back pain** is more common than ever.

Most people blame it on a bad night’s sleep, but the real culprit is usually **posture**—long hours at a desk, looking down at your phone, or hunching forward. Over time, that stress builds up and your upper back starts to lock up and ache.

Here’s the truth: stretching it for a few seconds won’t fix it if the underlying problem is still there.

At our clinic, we focus on **non-surgical upper back pain relief** by correcting the cause—not just chasing the pain.
Your care may include:
✔️ Targeted spinal and joint therapy to restore movement
✔️ Laser therapy to reduce inflammation and muscle tension
✔️ Postural correction strategies to take pressure off your spine
✔️ Customized rehab to strengthen and support proper alignment

Think of your upper back like a chain—if one link is off, everything above and below it feels the strain.

The goal is simple: **loosen the tension, improve posture, and get you feeling comfortable again—without drugs or surgery.**

Don’t ignore upper back pain—it often leads to neck pain and headaches if left untreated.

📍 Serving Somerville and surrounding areas
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04/04/2026

That dull ache in your lower back… the stiffness when you stand up… the sharp pain when you bend or twist—**low back pain** can take over your day fast.

Most people try to “push through it” or rely on quick fixes. But here’s the reality: if the problem isn’t corrected, it keeps coming back—and often worse.

Low back pain is usually caused by a combination of disc stress, joint restriction, and muscle imbalance. Sit too much, move the wrong way, or carry old injuries—and your lower back pays the price.

At our clinic, we focus on **non-surgical low back pain relief** by addressing the root cause—not just masking symptoms.
Your care may include:
✔️ Spinal decompression to relieve pressure on discs and nerves
✔️ Targeted therapy to reduce inflammation
✔️ Laser therapy to support healing
✔️ Customized rehab to strengthen and stabilize your core and spine

Think of your lower back like the foundation of your body—if it’s off, everything above it feels it.

The goal is simple: **reduce pain, restore movement, and help you get back to normal life—without drugs or surgery.**

Don’t wait—low back problems tend to worsen over time if ignored.

📍 Serving Somerville and surrounding areas
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04/02/2026

That pain running down your leg… burning, tingling, numbness, or even weakness—it’s not just a “leg problem.” Most of the time, it’s coming from your **lower back and the nerve** that travels down the leg.

This is often related to **sciatica or a disc issue**, where pressure on the nerve creates symptoms all the way down the leg. That’s why stretching your leg alone usually doesn’t fix it.

Here’s the truth: if the nerve is irritated, the pain will keep coming back until the pressure is relieved.

At our clinic, we focus on **non-surgical relief for leg pain caused by nerve irritation**, targeting the root cause—not just the symptoms.
Your care may include:
✔️ Spinal decompression to take pressure off the nerve
✔️ Targeted therapy to reduce inflammation
✔️ Laser therapy to support healing
✔️ Customized rehab to stabilize your spine and prevent recurrence

Think of it like a pinched hose—if there’s pressure at the source, the flow down the line is affected. Fix the source, and everything downstream improves.

The goal is simple: **calm the nerve, reduce pain, and get you moving comfortably again—without drugs or surgery.**

Don’t ignore pain down the leg—it’s often a sign of a deeper issue that can worsen over time.

📍 Serving Somerville and surrounding areas
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03/30/2026

That sharp pain when you lift your arm… trouble reaching overhead… even sleeping on your side becomes a problem—that’s **shoulder pain**, and it can sneak into everything you do.

Most people think it’s just a strain and try to “work through it.” But here’s the reality: if the joint isn’t moving right or the tissues are irritated, it won’t fix itself.

Shoulder pain can come from rotator cuff issues, inflammation, poor mechanics, or even problems coming from the neck.

At our clinic, we focus on **non-surgical shoulder pain relief** by targeting the root cause—not just masking symptoms.
Your care may include:
✔️ Targeted joint and soft tissue therapy
✔️ Laser therapy to reduce inflammation and support healing
✔️ Corrective exercises to restore strength and stability
✔️ Addressing related neck or upper back issues if needed

Think of your shoulder like a golf ball sitting on a tee—if it’s even slightly off, movement becomes painful and limited.

The goal is simple: **reduce pain, restore full motion, and get you back to using your arm normally—without drugs or surgery.**

Don’t wait—shoulder problems tend to worsen and become harder to fix over time.

📍 Serving Somerville and surrounding areas
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03/27/2026

That constant ache in your back… the tightness, the stiffness, the “I’ll just push through it” mindset—until one day, it stops you in your tracks.

Back pain doesn’t usually show up overnight. It builds slowly from poor posture, old injuries, stress, or wear and tear. And if you ignore it, it tends to stick around—or get worse.

Here’s the reality: covering it up with medication isn’t fixing the problem.

At our clinic, we focus on **non-surgical back pain relief** by getting to the root cause. Whether it’s a disc issue, joint restriction, or muscle imbalance, we work to correct it—not just mask it.

Your care may include:
✔️ Spinal decompression to relieve pressure
✔️ Targeted therapy to reduce inflammation
✔️ Laser therapy to speed healing
✔️ Customized rehab to strengthen and stabilize your spine

Think of your spine like the foundation of a house—if it’s off, everything else feels it. Fix the foundation, and everything works better.

The goal is simple: **less pain, better movement, and getting your life back—without drugs or surgery.**

Don’t wait until it sidelines you. Back pain rarely fixes itself.

📍 Serving Somerville and surrounding areas
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03/25/2026

That deep, nagging back pain… the stiffness, the flare-ups when you bend or sit too long… it could be a **disc bulge**—and it’s more common than people think.

Here’s the honest truth: a bulging disc doesn’t just “go away” on its own if you keep doing the same things that caused it.

A disc bulge happens when the cushion between your vertebrae starts to push outward, often putting pressure on nearby nerves. That’s why you may feel back pain, tightness, or even pain traveling into your hips or legs.

The good news? In many cases, you can **fix this without drugs or surgery**.

At our clinic, we focus on **non-surgical disc bulge treatment** that targets the root cause—not just covering it up.
Your care may include:
✔️ Spinal decompression to take pressure off the disc
✔️ Targeted therapies to reduce inflammation
✔️ Laser therapy to support healing
✔️ Customized rehab to stabilize your spine and prevent future flare-ups

Think of it like taking pressure off a squeezed sponge—once the pressure is reduced, it has a chance to recover.

The goal is simple: **reduce pain, restore movement, and help your body heal naturally.**

Don’t wait—disc issues tend to worsen over time if ignored.

📍 Serving Somerville and surrounding areas
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03/24/2026

03/23/2026

That sharp, shooting pain down your leg… burning, tingling, or numbness… that’s classic **sciatica**—and it can make even simple things like sitting, driving, or sleeping miserable.

Most people are told to rest, take meds, or “wait it out.” But here’s the reality: if you don’t fix the cause, it keeps coming back.

Sciatica is usually coming from pressure or irritation on the nerve—often from a disc issue, joint problem, or tight surrounding muscles. That’s where the right approach makes all the difference.

At our clinic, we focus on **non-surgical sciatica relief** that actually targets the source of the problem.
Our care may include:
✔️ Spinal decompression to relieve nerve pressure
✔️ Targeted therapy to reduce inflammation
✔️ Laser therapy for faster healing
✔️ Customized rehab to stabilize and prevent it from returning

The goal is simple: **take pressure off the nerve, calm things down, and get you moving again—without drugs or surgery.**

Don’t ignore sciatica. It rarely fixes itself and often gets worse over time.

📍 Serving Somerville and surrounding areas
📞 Call today to schedule your consultation

03/22/2026

That sharp, stabbing pain in your heel when you take your first steps in the morning… or after sitting for a while—that’s classic **plantar fasciitis**, and it can make every step feel like a chore.

Most people try to stretch it or just “walk it off,” but here’s the truth: if the tissue stays irritated and tight, it keeps flaring up.

Plantar fasciitis happens when the thick band on the bottom of your foot gets inflamed from overuse, poor foot mechanics, tight calves, or improper support.

At our clinic, we focus on **non-surgical plantar fasciitis relief** by addressing the root cause—not just temporary fixes.
Your care may include:
✔️ Targeted therapy to reduce inflammation in the foot
✔️ Laser therapy to speed healing
✔️ Stretching and mobility work for the foot and calf
✔️ Customized support strategies to reduce stress on the fascia

Think of it like a rope under tension—if it’s too tight and irritated, every step pulls on it. Reduce the tension, and the pain starts to settle down.

The goal is simple: **reduce pain, improve foot function, and get you walking comfortably again—without drugs or surgery.**

Don’t wait—plantar fasciitis can become chronic and harder to fix if ignored.

📍 Serving Somerville and surrounding areas
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03/20/2026

If your knee hurts every time you stand up, go up stairs, or try to stay active—you’re not alone. Knee pain is one of the most common problems we see, and most people are told to “just live with it” or jump straight to medications or surgery.

Here’s the truth… you don’t have to.

At our clinic, we focus on **non-surgical, natural knee pain relief** that targets the real cause—not just masking symptoms. Whether your pain is from arthritis, an old injury, wear and tear, or overuse, we use advanced therapies to help reduce inflammation, improve joint motion, and get you moving again.

Our approach may include:
✔️ Targeted joint therapy
✔️ Non-surgical decompression
✔️ Laser therapy to reduce inflammation
✔️ Customized rehab to strengthen and stabilize the knee

The goal is simple: **less pain, better movement, and getting you back to doing what you love—without drugs or surgery.**

Don’t wait until it gets worse. Knee problems tend to snowball if ignored.

📍 Serving patients in Somerville and surrounding areas
📞 Call today to schedule your consultation