Messina Family Chiropractic

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Your Trusted Chiropractors in Marlborough, MA

We are dedicated to staying on top of the latest chiropractic tools and treatments, creating a friendly and professional atmosphere for all your chiropractic needs. Our experienced team prioritizes patient education, personalized care, and transparent communication, ensuring every visit delivers measurable results. With over 15 years of award-winning service in Marlborough and a satellite office in Natick, we combine advanced techniques like Active Release Technique with a holistic approach to address pain, injuries, and wellness goals. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in patient testimonials highlighting rapid recovery, expert adjustments, and tailored rehabilitation plans.

Whether treating auto injuries, sports-related conditions, or chronic pain, we focus on restoring alignment and empowering patients through nutrition counseling and corrective exercises. Our practice serves athletes at all levels, including CrossFit Games competitors, while maintaining accessibility for everyday individuals seeking optimal health. By documenting injuries thoroughly and offering workers' compensation support, we ensure comprehensive care that aligns with both medical and legal needs. This dedication to quality has earned us consistent recognition as the top chiropractor in the region.

Services

Active Release Technique Auto Injury Care Chiropractic Adjustments Sports Injury Treatment Corrective Exercises Nutrition Counseling Workers' Compensation Neck Pain Relief Back Pain Relief Headache Treatment

Highlights and features

We have 15+ years of award-winning experience serving Marlborough and Natick communities
Our team combines Active Release Technique with personalized rehabilitation plans
We treat professional athletes including CrossFit Games champions and competitors
We offer comprehensive workers' compensation and auto injury documentation support
Our corrective exercises and nutrition counseling address root causes of pain

What people say

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Active Release Technique

Active Release Technique is a patented, movement-based therapy that treats soft tissue injuries through precise manual tension. Our certified providers target adhesions and scar tissue in muscles, tendons, and ligaments to restore mobility and reduce pain. This evidence-based method effectively addresses conditions like carpal tunnel, plantar fasciitis, and sports-related injuries through customized movement protocols.

Auto Injury Care

Our specialized auto injury care focuses on diagnosing and treating collision-related musculoskeletal trauma. Through spinal adjustments and rehabilitative exercises, we address whiplash, neck pain, and spinal misalignments that may manifest weeks after accidents. We provide comprehensive documentation for insurance claims while prioritizing rapid symptom relief and long-term recovery.

Sports Injury Treatment

Designed for active individuals, our sports injury treatment combines chiropractic adjustments with performance-specific rehabilitation. We address acute injuries and chronic conditions affecting shoulders, knees, ankles, and joints while optimizing biomechanical function. Our experience with professional athletes informs customized recovery plans that emphasize injury prevention and performance enhancement for all activity levels.

Corrective Exercises

Customized corrective exercise programs target muscular imbalances and postural deficiencies causing pain. These home-friendly routines integrate stretching, strengthening, and mobility work to complement adjustments. By addressing movement pattern dysfunctions, we help patients achieve lasting relief from chronic pain while improving overall physical performance and injury resistance.

Nutrition Counseling

Our nutrition counseling focuses on optimizing dietary choices to support musculoskeletal health and recovery. We provide practical education about anti-inflammatory foods, proper hydration, and nutrient-dense eating patterns that complement chiropractic care. This holistic approach helps reduce systemic inflammation, accelerate healing, and maintain optimal body function for patients with chronic pain conditions.

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Dr. Chad Messina

Chiropractor

Dr. Chad Messina is a highly respected chiropractor with 15+ years of award-winning practice in Marlborough. He specializes in Active Release Technique and sports injury rehabilitation, serving CrossFit Games champions and everyday patients. His patient-centered approach combines precise adjustments with comprehensive recovery strategies.

Questions

What conditions do you treat?

We treat neck pain, back pain, headaches, sports injuries, auto accident trauma, and work-related musculoskeletal conditions using chiropractic adjustments and rehabilitative therapies.

Do you accept insurance?

We work with patients on workers' compensation claims and auto injury cases. Please contact our office for specific insurance verification and payment options.

Are your treatments painful?

Our adjustments are generally comfortable and non-invasive. Some soft tissue techniques may cause temporary discomfort but should never exceed your pain tolerance threshold.

How many sessions will I need?

Treatment plans vary by condition. Many patients experience significant improvement within 4-6 sessions, with ongoing care tailored to individual recovery progress.

Can you help with sports performance?

Yes, we optimize athletic performance through biomechanical assessments, injury prevention strategies, and Active Release Technique to maintain peak physical condition.

What makes you different from other chiropractors?

Our combination of 15+ years of award-winning experience, work with elite athletes, and personalized treatment plans incorporating nutrition and corrective exercises delivers superior, lasting results.

Reviews (6)

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Jerry McAuliffe

Jun 05, 2022 Report

Dr. Messina has been fantastic. I am a new patient who came to him through a "word of mouth referral" that told me "he was the best". I basically crawled into his office on my first visit with chronic back issues and within a few weeks he has my symptoms under control and I am now getting around without pain. Along with the treatment Dr. Messina has given some great suggestions for home to help as well. Very knowledgeable and professional.

Jane

Feb 21, 2022 Report

I am having an unbelievable experience with Dr. Messina after being some what skeptical about letting anyone do any type of adjustments on me. I went in with pain in my hips neck, back, arms and hands and through his diagnostics, (which were right on ) and skilled hands I feel so much better, . I'm confident in his understandings and see that this type of treatment needs to be part of my personal maintenance program. Thanks so much for your expertise and for the time you spend explaining things to me and helping me create better postural habits. 5 stars for me.

Debbie Potter

Jan 24, 2022 Report

I cannot speak highly enough about Dr. Messina. I have neck and back problems that have needed more attention in the past few years. He has literally saved me from living a life of chronic pain. I recently had a neck injury whereby I could not move my neck and experienced excruciating pain. Dr. Messina went out of his way and worked around his schedule to help heal me every single day for over a one week time period.

I had not experienced anything like this before and I was fragile to say the least. Dr. Messina's level of attention, knowledge and carefulness in treating me got me back to normalcy. There is no doubt that because of him, I can live the type of active lifestyle that I want to live without the fear of pain.

Miranda Chapman

Dec 31, 2021 Report

I am sitting here writing this review PAIN-FREE for the first time in years. After the first visit / adjustment, I walked out of the office in awe of the results. I have seen other chiropractors before with varied results so I never imagined I would have this much relief after just one adjustment. I had gotten used to having chronic lower back pain and accepted it would be with me for the rest of my life - when Dr Messina told me the goal would be zero pain I laughed to myself in disbelief. Who's laughing now? This is life-changing stuff.

Paul Vrooman

Dec 27, 2021 Report

I started having some TMJ jaw pain around five years ago and it had progressively gotten much worse recently turning into migraines and neck/temple pain. I went to my dentist and tried a couple massage therapists to try and fix the issue with minimal results. I've never tried a chiropractor before and I didn't have high expectations but after just two visits to Messina family chiropractic my jaw pain is only about 10% of what it was and the migraines are gone. Dr Messina is extremely knowledgeable and has taken the time to determine exactly what was causing my issue. If you are experiencing any similar symptoms I'd strongly recommend going to him.

Bryan Rackowski

Mar 26, 2021 Report

I cant say enough good things about Dr. Messina. I walked into his office not knowing what to expect but I did know that my body has been in a lot of pain for years and I was hoping he would be able to help. Not only has he gone above and beyond so far with getting my body and joints starting to work how they should, he also also been going out of his way to show my proper techniques and shared his knowledge of how are bodys are designed to work. every time I walk out of his office not only does my body as a whole feel better, but I also take home a new piece of information that I can use everyday. I highly recommend his services to everyone