At-Home Sciatica Self-Help Strategies San Diego, CA

Dealing with sciatica pain? Here are 3 simple strategies you can try at home to help manage it:

 Avoid Painful Positions:  If standing or walking increases pain but sitting feels better, then sit.  If sitting makes it worse but standing or walking helps, choose those positions.  The goal is to spend less time in pain—prolonged pain can “train” your body to stay in that painful cycle.

 Skip the Heat—Use Ice Instead:  While heating pads, hot tubs, and saunas may feel good on muscles, they can worsen inflammation and increase pain over time.  Try ice packs instead (never directly on the skin!).  Apply to the small of your back (the source of sciatica pain—not your leg) for 20 minutes at a time, 5-6 times per day for best results.

 Gentle Glute Foam Rolling:  Try some light foam rolling on your glutes for a few minutes a few times a day.  If it causes sharp, stabbing, or shooting pain—STOP immediately!  Breathe deeply and avoid holding your breath while rolling.

 Try these tips and let me know how you’re doing! If you have any questions or need further guidance:

 Call us at: 619-298-0800 | 619-884-8298  Visit us: 5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123  Learn more: www.SanDiegoBackCare.com

 We also offer a no-charge, no-obligation consultation to see if we can help you find long-term relief. Reach out anytime—we’re here for you! 

 

Severe Sciatica Treatments in San Diego, CA Proven Alternative to Spinal Surgery

 

 

Sciatica can be one of the most painful and debilitating conditions, affecting everything from walking and sitting to sleeping and daily activities. Many patients suffering from severe sciatica are told that spinal surgery is their only option—but this is simply not true.

 

At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC has helped thousands of patients avoid surgery and experience lasting relief using Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD). His clinic is the largest provider of NSSD in California, having performed over 50,000 decompression treatments using 7 state-of-the-art DRX 9000 machines, the most researched and effective decompression technology available.

 

🚨 First Come, First Serve—Regardless of Referral Source! No referral is needed from an orthopedic surgeon, neurologist, medical doctor, chiropractor, massage therapist, or any other healthcare provider. Patients are treated based on availability.

 

Why Spinal Surgery Should Be the Last Resort for Sciatica

Many patients suffering from severe sciatica are advised to undergo spinal surgery, such as:

Microdiscectomy (removing part of a herniated disc) Spinal Fusion (permanently joining two or more vertebrae) Laminectomy (removing part of the vertebrae to relieve pressure on nerves)

 

While these surgeries can sometimes provide relief, they come with major risks: ❌ Invasive Procedures – Cutting into spinal structures can cause permanent damage. ❌ Long Recovery Times – Post-surgery downtime often lasts months or even years. ❌ Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) – Many patients continue experiencing pain even after surgery. ❌ Risk of Repeat Surgeries – Many patients need multiple operationsover time.

Instead of taking these unnecessary risks, Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) provides a safe, proven alternative that directly treats the root cause of sciatica.

 

How Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) Treats the Root Cause of Sciatica

Sciatica is caused by compression of the sciatic nerve, often due to:

Bulging or Herniated Discs Degenerative Disc Disease Spinal Stenosis

 

Unlike surgery, which removes parts of the spine, NSSD naturally relieves disc pressure, allowing the body to heal itself.

✔ Creates negative pressure inside the disc, retracting herniated material and relieving nerve compression. ✔ Restores disc height, reducing inflammation and improving spinal function. ✔ Increases blood flow and oxygen, speeding up the healing process. ✔ Relieves pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness, restoring mobility.

 

Gentle, Relaxing, and Extremely Effective

Unlike spinal surgery, which is aggressive and painful, NSSD is a gentle, relaxing therapy.

Completely Non-Invasive – No cutting, no injections, no downtime. FDA-Cleared and Research-Backed – Studies from Stanford University, Johns Hopkins, Duke Medical Center, and Mayo Clinicconfirm its effectiveness. Most Patients Feel Relief Within a Few Sessions – Long-term improvement with no need for medication or surgery.

This comfortable and highly effective treatment is why patients from San Diego, out of state, and even from other countries fly in to seek Dr. Boelk’s expertise.

 

Why Dr. Boelk Is San Diego’s #1 NSSD Specialist

Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC has been treating severe sciatica cases for nearly 20 years, specializing in helping patients avoid surgery and achieve real, lasting relief.

 

🚨 First Come, First Serve—Regardless of Referral Source! No referral is required from an orthopedic surgeon, neurologist, medical doctor, chiropractor, massage therapist, or any other healthcare provider. Patients are treated based on availability.

 

Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor with expertise in treating severe disc conditions. Over 50,000 NSSD sessions performed—one of the most experienced doctors in the country. The largest provider of NSSD in California, with 7 DRX 9000 machines. Patients travel from across the U.S. and internationally (Mexico, Spain, Canada, UK) for his treatments.

 

Schedule a Consultation in San Diego Today

If you're suffering from severe sciatica and want to avoid spinal surgery, Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC and his team at The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego are ready to help.

📍 The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego 📍 5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123 📞 Office Phone: 619-298-0800 📱 Office Cell: 619-884-8298 🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com

 

About Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC

Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist Founder of the Spinal Decompression Training Academy Trains doctors nationwide in NSSD protocols and techniques 20+ years of experience helping patients avoid back surgery Over 50,000 decompression sessions performed

 

🚨 First Come, First Serve—Regardless of Referral Source! No referral is required from an orthopedic surgeon, neurologist, medical doctor, chiropractor, massage therapist, or any other healthcare provider. Patients are treated based on availability.

Don’t wait—severe sciatica can worsen over time. Call today and take your first step toward lasting pain relief!