Explore the peer-reviewed research behind Dr. Quigley’s approach to whiplash and auto-collision care.
Clinical Excellence with a Smile
“I was majoring in chemistry at Villanova University when my path turned to chiropractic. I was going on interviews to be a pharmaceutical sales representative, and they always asked me what I wanted to be doing in five years. My answer was always the same: “I want to be helping people, enjoying my work, while making a difference.”
“I had met some chiropractors that truly enjoyed what they did and loved their work. I was so amazed by the concept of helping people just by using your hands. It was then I decided to apply to chiropractic college.”
Sports, Stage, and Movie Sets
Dr. Quigley also has adjusted many top-performing celebrities, including members of the Eagles, Duran Duran, Die Antwoord, players on the Red Sox, Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Marathon, and worked on several movie sets, most recently for the movie Central Intelligence.
Chiropractic Training
Dr. Chris attended New York Chiropractic College. While there, he learned many chiropractic techniques to help a wide spectrum of people.
He enjoyed learning about the healing abilities the body naturally has and how chiropractors help the body to function better. He also met a few chiropractors that became mentors to him and helped him set up his own successful practice.
Dedicated to Clinical Excellence
Dr. Quigley recently completed a fellowship in Primary Spine Care. The Fellowship is Certified in Joint Providership from the State University of New York at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education, Cleveland University Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, and the Academy of Chiropractic. It is the first joint providership program between medical and chiropractic academia.
The Fellowship Program is a 2-year intensive program on the spine and teaches the latest research findings in managing trauma cases and pain management, advanced imaging, collaboration with surgeons to help prevent surgery, and specializing in locating “before non-evident” causes of the pain.
He earned his certification in chiropractic spinal trauma from Life West University and the international chiropractors association 1998.
He has additional certification in caring for spinal trauma patients from the International Chiropractors Association Division of Applied Sciences and Life West University. This allows Dr. Quigley to offer the latest techniques based upon peer-reviewed research when caring for his patients, while also drawing from 36 years of practice experience.
Learning More and Staying Healthy
When he’s not seeing patients, Dr. Chris is always working to improve his health and the health of his family. He’s very involved in physical fitness and nutrition. He enjoys cycling, soccer, baseball, and is a 3rd-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
He takes well over the required amount of continuing education each year to continually learn more about chiropractic. He enjoys reading books that teach him more about how our bodies function and tries to constantly improve his patient’s care.
He and his family get regular weekly chiropractic care, and Dr. Chris has only taken two sick days in nearly 36 years!
Community Involvement
Dr. Chris is a big supporter of the Pine Street Inn and the Wellness for All Foundation for underprivileged children. He has raised and donated thousands of dollars through his corporate wellness programs. We participate in yearly coat drives for both Pine Street Inn and Rosie’s Place.
Dr. Chris is a member of the Beacon Hill Civic Association. He is a nationally known lecturer who speaks to the legal profession on medical-legal standards as well as local businesses and institutions on healthy living. He has been recognized by the Academy of Chiropractic as a clinician of excellence and has been awarded the Distinguished Service Citation by the New York Chiropractic College as well as numerous other awards.
Dr. Quigley is supported by a caring, highly trained staff that is dedicated to meeting the needs of their patients in processing insurance, legal or work-related documentation.
He is the author of After the Car Crash!: A Comprehensive Guide for Victims and Attorneys to Recover Your Health and Protect Your Rights!, a comprehensive guide to recovery and compensation when injured in an auto accident.
You might be wondering if chiropractic will work for you. Give us a call at 617-720-1992 to find out-we welcome the opportunity to answer your questions and discuss your concerns!
Looking for a Boston chiropractor focused on conservative, drug-free spine care? At Charles Street Family Chiropractic in Beacon Hill, Dr. Chris Quigley helps patients with back pain, neck pain, sciatica, disc problems, and recurring spinal conditions. Chiropractic care can support mobility, function, and active living while reducing reliance on medications and invasive procedures. Even major medical centers, including the University of South Florida Neurosurgery program, are integrating chiropractic care into collaborative spine treatment and research.
A 2015 MRI study found signs of alar ligament injury in 55% of older patients whose chronic neck pain had no other identifiable cause. For Boston and Massachusetts personal injury attorneys, that finding speaks to a familiar problem: the client who still hurts months after a car crash, but whose standard imaging reads as “normal” or “age-related degeneration.”
The number that should stop every elective-surgery patient in their tracks is 94%. In a large 2017 Journal of Pain Research study of 1,842 people who had undergone lumbar spine surgery, 94% reported some degree of residual low-back pain. That does not mean 94% had severe pain, nor does it mean 94% of the operations were surgical failures. But for an invasive procedure that many patients understandably hope will eliminate their back pain, the persistence of any low-back pain in such a large proportion of respondents is difficult to dismiss. The same study found that 20.6% met the researchers’ criteria for failed back surgery syndrome —roughly one out of every five patients. Residual numbness was reported by 69.8%, cold sensations by 43.3%, and paresthesia such as tingling or abnormal sensations by 35.3%.
The medical literature recognizes restraint-related injuries to the spine and abdominal structures. Rutherford documented the increase in neck sprains and sternum fractures following compulsory seat-belt use and separately identified an apparent, unexpected increase in abdominal-organ injuries. Later medical literature continued to emphasize the significance of the seat-belt sign and its association with internal injury.
When a person is injured in a motor vehicle crash, the physical evidence of what happened can sometimes be found directly on the body. One of the most important examples is the seat belt sign—a visible bruise, abrasion, or patterned injury corresponding to the path of the restraint. For attorneys handling Boston and Massachusetts motor vehicle injury cases, a documented seat-belt mark can be important evidence because it shows that substantial restraint forces were actually transmitted through the occupant’s body.
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Everybody is very nice. My back has been feeling better since I started treatment.
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Nora Jurkschat
Love coming here - it is like a second family! Everyone is so kind, and they really explain your case to you, educate you on how a healthy spine looks like, and then build a solid plan to get you better. This is my weekly routine, coming here, feeling better, feeling happy. Since I started, I made so much progress: my posture got much better, I stopped having regular migraines and dizziness, and now I am able to get through my days feeling my best! Join us!
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Marcus Wadlington
A very comprehensive evaluation with Dr. Chris. Clearly explained the assessment findings, treatment plan, and insurance coverage/billing. The scheduling is very easy and appointments are efficient. I feel relief with each visit and the music in the office is a great touch. The only thing that could be improved are early or late hours to accommodate healthcare worker schedules'...7a to 7p.
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German Ojeda
CSFC provides quality care by trained and qualified professionals. Not only have they been of great help with the pains and pangs but they also brought to my attention various other areas where I need help but I wasn't aware. Excellent experience!!
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Brian Scales
I’ve been visiting Dr.Chris and his staff for a couple years now. All the staff is very welcoming and more than accommodating. I love being part of the family and would never think about going somewhere else.
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Brian O'Boyle
I came into Charles Street Family Chiropractic thirteen months ago barely able to walk, sleep and stand up straight. The adjustments and treatments I received have changed all of that! Dr’s Chris, Kelly and Nick are excellent and the support team with Mary and Lizbeth is wonderful too. If I could give ten stars for the service I received here, I would .
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Zaiasys Olavarria
I've been going to Charles Street Family Chiropractic for a few months now and I can truly say it has improved my quality of life!
I came in suffering with weekly migraines, Neck stiffness/pain and Tension all over my back. Now I wake up feeling lighter and my migraines have tremendously improved.
So happy I found this practice! Dr. Makela, Dr. Quigley, Dr. Chawla and Newest addition to the Team Dr. Nick are amazing.
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Peter W
I highly trust and recommend Charles Street Family Chiropractic to my family + friends. I have been a patient since 2023. The team here has genuinely helped me heal severe spine pain & return to a better pain-free quality of life with my spine.
The entire team here at Charles Street Family Chiropractic is knowledgeable, reliable, patient, trustworthy, helpful & friendly every visit I’ve had since 2023!
The office has truly provided relief to my spinal / neck injury + pain I was suffering from before I started my care plan with the team here leading me to a now pain-free life the vast majority of days
Dr. Chris & Dr. Kelly in addition to the entire helpful care team assisted me to identify injuries causing my severe back & neck pain plus limiting my mobility which all started after I had been involved in a car crash in 2023.
Carefully looking at my imaging Dr. Chris & the team recommended a range of non-invasive treatments including physical therapy exercises in combination with chiropractic adjustments. The team also incorporated Spinal Decompression sessions & laser therapy atop other helpful non-invasive relief-providing treatments that aided my body to heal & strengthen to where I was before my injury.
Thankful this practice exists to help me & other patients reduce pain levels and return to life pain free again with non-invasive options!
Parts of my life I have been able to return to with significantly lower to zero pain levels & improved mobility than when I first started treatment for my injury include everyday things such as being a Dad to help care for my partner and our toddler + dog at home, work as a private chef / ride share driver, play tennis, go for runs, hike & walk my dog all thanks to the care at Charles Street Family Chiropractic!
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Cyprian Kibuka
Extremely welcoming and accommodating to all ages and comfort levels. They handled my family with great care and never forget a detail. Incredible experience and freed my of back pain I have had for years. I can pick up my children first thing in the morning
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Ziyan Wu
I had a great experience with Dr. Kelly. The examination was very thorough, and she took the time to explain everything clearly and comprehensively. She was professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole visit feel very comfortable.
The Office Integrators were also very nice, helpful, and easygoing, which made the overall experience even better. The whole office has a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, and I really appreciated the care and attention throughout my visit.
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Johanna Martinez
I haven’t started yet but I’m loving the set up and the evaluation was very professional and well put together
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Thomas Ryan
I've been going to Dr.Quigley, at Charles street, family, Chiropractic, for 34 years, under doctor quigley's care i am 70, but my body like it's 40. To all the years there were times where I could hardly straighten out my lower back.And with a few adjustments , I walked out of their feeling like brand new. No one has to walk around with back pain or neck pain etc. That is not quality of life, I highly recommend Chiropractic treatment.
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Johanna Garcia
So far im impressed with the start of the visit i can tel they are professinal and dod what is needed to help recover. I just started, so tbd . Thanks
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Mark Dwyer
Very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive staff. My care is in good hands.
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I came to CSFC with neck, shoulder & arm pain due from working on my computer at home. Within time, I improved my range of motions in my neck and no longer struggle for a good night's rest. Something I have not been able to do in weeks. Goal: Continue services to greater improve the alignment of my spine as a preventive care along with other wonderful benefits. Check them out!
Great team, and I would highly recommend.
Thanks Dr. Chris & Dr. Kelly
