Best Non-Surgical Treatment for Degenerative Disc Disease in San Diego, CA
Advanced Relief Using the DRX9000 with Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) can slowly drain the joy out of your life. The stiff mornings, the burning low back pain, the inability to sit or stand for long periods — it can reach a point where you’re constantly adjusting your activities just to get through the day.
Many patients are told the same frustrating line: “There’s nothing to do except pain meds, injections, or eventually surgery.”
But that is not the only path.
And in San Diego, there is a proven non-surgical solution that has been helping patients avoid surgery and get long-lasting relief for more than two decades.
At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC has dedicated over 21 years to helping patients overcome disc degeneration using advanced Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) on the DRX9000 — the most researched decompression system available today.
⭐ What Makes Dr. Boelk’s DDD Treatment Different?
1. True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (Not Traction)
Most clinics use generic traction devices. Dr. Boelk uses only DRX9000 True Spinal Decompression machines — the gold standard backed by research from:
- Stanford University
- Johns Hopkins University
- Duke Medical Center
- Mayo Clinic
His clinic houses seven DRX9000 tables, making it one of the largest and most advanced decompression centers in California.
2. Customized Protocols for Every Patient
Degenerative discs behave differently in each person.
Dr. Boelk personally reviews MRIs and creates customized protocols based on the exact disc level, severity, hydration status, and nerve involvement.
3. A Doctor Who Has Lived It Himself
Dr. Boelk has an L5–S1 spondylolisthesis and multiple disc injuries of his own.
He rebuilt his spine without surgery and has spent thousands of hours rehabilitating both his own spine and his patients’ — giving him a unique level of empathy, precision, and experience.
4. Integration of Active Stability Therapy
Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression is the passive foundation.
Dr. Boelk’s treatment plans integrate specific core, hip, and spinal stability exercises to keep the improvements holding long-term.
5. High Success Rate With Patients From All Over the World
Patients routinely travel from:
Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Montana, Alaska, the U.K., Spain, and Mexico
to receive care that consistently produces results.
⭐ What Real Patients Say About Their Results
Erin Turk, CA
“Dr. Boelk & his staff are by far the BEST at spinal decompression. I walked into his office unable to sit to do my job, where I was having to lay each day, and within a couple of weeks he helped me with being able to sit again… His attention and care are unparalleled. I cannot thank him enough & cannot recommend him enough.”
Kaitelyn Hammond, CA
“I went from having to lay down for several hours a day to being able to live my life normally… The exercise and information Dr. Boelk provides are critical for maintaining positive results and increased mobility. One of the best decisions I made for my back.”
Calder Pearce, CA
“I have had lower back problems for over 5 years and been to 6 other doctors… I came in not able to bend and walking with a limp. By February I was bending again with minimal pain, and by March I had zero pain. EXTREMELY happy I avoided surgery. Trust him and the process.”
Michael Langsdale, CA
“I’ve been to other places with subpar machines and didn’t get any benefit. After 12 sessions with Dr. Boelk my sciatica was gone… even after the first session I had tremendous relief. Definitely worth the investment!”
⭐ How Degenerative Disc Disease Improves with NSSD
Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression on the DRX9000:
- Creates a gentle, measurable negative pressure inside the disc
- Allows the disc to rehydrate through spinal imbibition
- Draws nutrients, oxygen, and fluids back into the disc
- Reduces nerve compression
- Decreases inflammation
- Restores disc height and mobility
- Helps avoid injections and surgery
This is not traction — it’s a precise, computer-controlled decompression protocol that targets the exact disc level and angle needed.
⭐ Who Is a Good Candidate?
Patients with:
- Chronic low back pain
- Degenerative disc disease
- Disc desiccation
- Disc bulges or herniations
- Radiating leg pain
- Failed past treatments
- Pain aggravated by sitting, bending, or standing
Not all patients qualify. Dr. Boelk maintains strict criteria to ensure high success rates — evaluation is always required.
⭐ Credentials of Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC
- Board Certified Doctor of Chiropractic
- Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor
- Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist
- California X-Ray Radiology Licensed Doctor
- Over 75,000 spinal decompression treatments performed
- Founder – Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Training Academy
- 21 years specializing exclusively in decompression therapy
- 7 DRX9000 True Spinal Decompression machines
- Patients from across the U.S. and internationally
⭐ What You Can Do Right Now for Degenerative Disc Disease
- Avoid sitting for long periods — stand every 30–45 minutes
- Gentle hip flexor stretching daily
- Avoid heavy deadlifts or loaded spinal flexion
- Light walking to promote disc hydration
- Ice 10–15 minutes for flare-ups
- Bring your MRI to your consultation for review
These steps help immediately — but long-term healing typically requires restoring negative pressure inside the disc.
⭐ Your Next Step Toward Relief
Appointment times are limited due to high demand.
If you’re in San Diego and struggling with Degenerative Disc Disease, you can schedule a no-charge consultation to determine whether you’re a candidate.
📞 Call: 619-298-0800
📱 Text/After Hours: 619-884-8298
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com
📍 5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123
Patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis, regardless of referral source (orthopedics, neurology, PTs, chiropractors, or self-referred).