Falmouth, Massachusetts · Caring for the Cape Since 1952

Relief Starts With
a Healthy Spine

Dr. David Macdonald has treated Falmouth families at the same Gifford Street location since 1978 — combining precise spinal manipulation, therapeutic massage, and rehabilitative care to relieve pain at its source.

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Macdonald Chiropractic office building on Gifford Street in Falmouth, MA Our office on Gifford Street
About Dr. Macdonald

A Falmouth Native, Trusted Since 1978

Dr. Macdonald, a Falmouth native, has practiced at this same location since 1978 after graduating cum laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, and earning a BS degree from the University of the State of New York.

He completed a two-year postgraduate course in neurology through the New York Chiropractic College and has taken further postgraduate coursework in whiplash, orthopedics, and radiology.

  • Member, American Chiropractic Association
  • Member, Massachusetts Chiropractic Society
  • Member, Virgin Islands Chiropractic Society
  • Treasurer, Cape Cod Chiropractic Society

Macdonald Chiropractic P.C. was first established in 1952, making it one of the longest-serving chiropractic practices on the Cape — for over 15 years, it was the only chiropractic office serving the Cape and Islands.

What We Offer

Comprehensive Chiropractic Care

Chiropractors have developed and refined techniques to relieve muscular tightness, disc pressure, and nerve impingement — paired with appropriate exercise and nutrition guidance.

Examination

Case history, orthopedic and neurologic tests, and spinal range-of-motion studies. X-rays are taken in-office when necessary, with MRI ordered locally.

Manipulation

Controlled pressure applied to the spine's facet joints stretches and releases tissue adhesions to improve joint mobility after injury.

Intersegmental Traction

A relaxing therapy that gently rocks and stretches spinal joints using rollers that pass along the spine while you lie on a special table.

Swedish Massage

Our licensed massage therapist performs gentle manual therapy in a private, comfortable room to induce relaxation.

Percussion Massage

A mechanical device gently and quickly taps the body's surface to stimulate blood and lymphatic circulation and relax tight muscles.

Vibratory Massage

More vigorous than percussion massage, a vibrating applicator helps release tissue adhesions, relax muscles, and stimulate joint movement.

Electrotherapy

Interferential current passes a mild, comfortable electric charge between four adhesive pads to help reduce pain.

Rehabilitation Exercise

Six Nautilus-type machines improve spinal joint and muscle function through safe, controlled, repetitive motion.

Spinal Decompression

Variable traction gently separates the joints of the neck or low back, reducing pressure from a bulging, herniated, or ruptured disc.

Office Details

What to Expect at Your Visit

It's best to wear light, loose clothing without excessive jewelry. Undressing isn't necessary except when x-raying, and we'll provide a loose-fitting shirt and pants if needed.

First Visit

About 45 minutes for case history, examination, and treatment.

Follow-Up Visit

A routine office visit takes approximately 20 minutes.

X-Rays

Take about 15 minutes, and are usually developed for your next visit.

Spinal Decompression

A single-region session takes about 30 minutes.

Typical Wait

Waiting does not usually exceed 10 minutes beyond your scheduled time.

Have Questions?

Dr. Macdonald is always happy to speak with anyone considering chiropractic care.

Participating Insurance Programs

MassHealth Harvard Pilgrim Blue Cross Tufts Medicare Workers' Compensation Motor Vehicle
Location & Contact

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Address

169 Gifford Street
Falmouth, MA 02540

Just 1/4 mile from Main Street.

Phone

508-548-2201

Fax

508-548-2280

Hours

Monday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
ThursdayClosed
Friday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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