Benefits of Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression In San Diego, CA

If you’re living with chronic back or neck pain due to a herniated disc, bulging disc, sciatica, or degenerative disc disease, you may feel like your options are limited. Surgery, injections, or medications are often recommended—but they’re not always necessary.

At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, we offer a proven, research-backed alternative: Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD). This advanced treatment has helped thousands of people in San Diego and beyond find real, lasting relief—without going under the knife.

💡 What Is Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression?

Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression is a targeted treatment that gently stretches the spine using a specialized computer-guided system. This process relieves pressure on compressed spinal discs and nerves, allowing for natural healing and pain relief.

We exclusively use the DRX9000—the most researched and advanced decompression system available today. It’s FDA-cleared and backed by studies from Stanford University, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, and Duke Medical Center.

✅ Key Benefits of Spinal Decompression Therapy

1. Relieves Pressure on Spinal Discs

Spinal decompression creates a vacuum-like effect within the disc, allowing herniated or bulging material to retract, and reducing compression on nerves.

2. Improves Nutrient and Oxygen Flow

By relieving pressure, decompression improves circulation to the disc. This promotes healing by allowing nutrients, oxygen, and water to re-enter the disc space.

3. Reduces Pain Without Surgery or Medications

Patients often experience significant pain relief—without having to rely on pills, injections, or invasive procedures.

4. Targets the Root Cause of the Problem

Unlike temporary solutions that only mask symptoms, decompression therapy addresses the mechanical cause of pain by correcting disc pressure and spinal alignment.

5. Non-Invasive and Comfortable

Sessions are gentle, safe, and often relaxing. Many patients read or nap during their treatment.

6. Improves Daily Function

Reduced pain and nerve irritation can help patients walk, sleep, bend, and move more freely—without flare-ups or fear of reinjury.

🎯 What Conditions Can It Help?

• Herniated or bulging discs

• Degenerative disc disease

• Sciatica and nerve impingement

• Chronic low back and neck pain

• Post-surgical spinal pain (non-hardware cases)

• Radiating pain into the arms or legs

• Failed back surgery syndrome (in non-fusion cases)

👨‍⚕️ Why Choose Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC?

Dr. Boelk is a Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor and Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist who has performed over 65,000 spinal decompression sessions over the past 20 years.

He is the founder of the Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Training Academy, where he trains doctors from across the country in the proper use of the DRX9000 and advanced decompression protocols.

Patients travel from Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Montana, Alaska, Mexico, Spain, and the United Kingdom to receive his care in San Diego. The difference? Real experience, customized treatment plans, and an unmatched commitment to patient outcomes.

💬 Real Patient Testimonials

“Dr. Boelk and his team are the best in the business! I have had lower back problems for over 5 years and been to 6 other doctors seeking options other than surgery. I came in early January not able to bend and walking with a limp. By February I was able to bend again with minimal pain and by March I am now able to bend without any pain and am able to walk normally.

 

 I am EXTREMELY happy I did not have surgery and found Dr. Boelk. Trust him and the process and he will get you feeling better. He also said from the beginning that if at any stage in the process he felt like progress wasn't happening he would let me know which was not the case with other specialist I have seen in the past so I appreciate that.”

                                                                                          Calder Pearce, San Diego, CA,3/07/25

 

“I was so tired of being in pain and felt I had tried all resources. After two unsuccessful cortizone shots in my back (cash out of pocket) recommended by my primary care doctor who assured me that would do the trick, I began asking people about their experience with back surgery. Even my primary care doctor said it might have to be considered. I wanted to stay as far away from the knife as possible.

Sometimes Google is magic...I began to explore other options and found many useful information on spinal decompression. It is not a quick fix. Healing takes time and patience. I am so grateful I found Dr. Boelk and staff at the Spinal Decompression and Chiropractic Center. Of course his 5 star reviews intrigued me. (and he deserves every one of those 5 star reviews).

After a consultation where I never felt rushed and I FELT HEARD I decided to commit to a treatment plan.
I am now pain free after 18 treatments. I plan to continue a maintenance routine as part of my self care goals moving forward and I'm finally feeling zero discomfort.
No meds. Just commiting to Dr. Boelk's recommended treatment plan.”

                                                                                                                                                -Marlo Surovsky, San Diego, CA

“I travel from the UK to see Dr Boelk and his wonderful team . I have 3 bulging disc and one is touching the nerve. I have the spinal decompression treatment and it really helps keep me in my active life . I will not go to anyone else for back treatment, this place is number one and they genuinely care about their patients.”

                                                                                                                              -Lisa S. United Kingdom

 

“The care I received at Dr. Boelk’s office was so wonderful. I went from having to lay down for several hours a day, to being able to live my life normally, and even began working up my exercise capacity. I always felt cared about, and there was a lot of feedback. The exercise and information Dr. Boelk provides is so critical to maintaining positive results and pain reduction with increased mobility and freedom. All the staff are so caring, and it’s one of the best decisions I made for my back!”      -Kaitelyn H, San Diego, CA

📍 Start Your Healing Today in San Diego

If you’ve been told surgery is your only option—or you’ve tried everything else without relief—it’s time to explore what Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression can do for you.

Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC and his team are currently accepting a limited number of new patients each week to ensure quality care and personalized attention.

📞 Call: 619-298-0800
📱 Text: 619-884-8298
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com

✅ Why So Many Patients Trust Us:

• Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor

• Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist

• Over 65,000 decompression sessions performed

• 7 DRX9000 machines on-site (largest known provider in California)

• Patients from across the U.S. and abroad

• First-come, first-served scheduling—no referral needed

• Located conveniently in Kearny Mesa, San Diego

📣 Don’t wait until the pain is unbearable.
Take action today—just like thousands of others have.
Call or text now to reserve your no-charge consultation.