Back Pain Relief Exercises in San Diego, CA

How to Strengthen Your Spine, Relieve Pressure, and Support Lasting Results

If you’re struggling with back pain in San Diego, you’re not alone—and you’re likely tired of temporary fixes that don’t last. At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, we take a comprehensive and results-driven approach to back pain relief, combining both active and passive therapies to help our patients not only get out of pain—but stay out of pain.

Why Back Pain Doesn’t Go Away on Its Own

In many cases, back pain stems from spinal disc compression, muscle imbalances, poor core stability, or glute weakness. If these root issues aren’t addressed directly, the pain tends to linger or return. That’s why treatments like medications, massage, or even standard chiropractic adjustments often fall short—they don’t correct the underlying problem.

Our Proven Approach to Back Pain Relief

At our clinic, we focus on restoring function, relieving pressure, and building true spinal support. Here’s how:

🔹 Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD)

We use DRX9000 machines exclusively—the most advanced, research-backed technology for disc injuries. These FDA-cleared systems help reposition and rehydrate injured discs, taking pressure off spinal nerves and allowing healing to occur. ✅ Backed by research from Stanford, Johns Hopkins, Duke Medical Center, and Mayo Clinic ✅ Only available at select clinics—we have 7 DRX9000 tables, the largest setup in California

🔹 Active Therapy & Corrective Exercises

Once we reduce pressure on the spine, we work to build strength and stability through customized exercises. This is where the Clamshell Exercise comes in—it’s one of the most effective foundational moves for patients with back pain.

Featured Exercise: 🔥 Clamshell Exercise 🔥

This simple yet powerful movement helps retrain your body to activate the glute muscles—which are essential for stabilizing the spine and reducing excess load on your lower back.

How to Do It:

✅ Hold each rep for 5–10 seconds ✅ Complete 5–10 reps per side

3 Tips for Maximum Results:

1️⃣ Breathe properly. Don’t hold your breath—stay relaxed and steady. 2️⃣ Brace your core. Contract your abs (80–90%) before you move. 3️⃣ Activate your glutes. The motion should be small and controlled. Avoid using your lower back or rotating your hips—let your glutes do the work.

Benefits of Clamshells:

✔️ Builds spinal stability ✔️ Reduces pressure on your back ✔️ Strengthens the glutes, which support your spine ✔️ Helps prevent future flare-ups and disc re-injury

This movement is a staple in our corrective exercise protocols—and it’s one you can easily do at home to support the work we do in the clinic.

Why Our Patients Get Results

Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC is a Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor and Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist with over 65,000 spinal decompression treatments performed. His approach goes beyond just passive treatment—he combines world-class decompression therapy with smart, strategic exercise that addresses the real causes of pain.

Patients from San Diego, Chula Vista, Kearny Mesa, La Jolla, and even as far as Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Alaska, Mexico, the UK, and Spain travel to see Dr. Boelk because they’re looking for more than temporary relief—they want a lasting solution.

Ready to Start Feeling Better?

If you're ready to try an approach that actually works, we offer no-charge consultations to help you determine if you’re a good candidate for care.

Contact Us Today:

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

Why Choose Dr. Boelk?

Over 65,000 spinal decompression treatments performed

7 DRX9000 machines—the largest known setup in California

Founder of the Spinal Decompression Training Academy

Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor

Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist

Patients travel from out of state and internationally for care

Referrals welcome, but appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis