CAN SCIATICA GO AWAY WITHOUT SURGERY? – KEARNY MESA, CA
"I Was Told Surgery Might Be My Next Step. Do I Have Any Other Options?"
If you've recently been diagnosed with:
✔ Sciatica
✔ A Herniated Disc
✔ A Bulging Disc
✔ A Disc Extrusion
✔ Spinal Stenosis
✔ A Pinched Nerve
you may be wondering:
Can Sciatica Go Away Without Surgery?
Can A Herniated Disc Heal On Its Own?
Do I Really Need Back Surgery?
What Happens If I Wait?
Is There Anything Else I Should Try First?
If you're feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone.
Every week, patients from Kearny Mesa, Serra Mesa, Clairemont, Mission Valley, Tierrasanta, Mira Mesa and surrounding communities come to our office looking for answers.
Many have already:
✔ Tried Physical Therapy
✔ Tried Chiropractic Care
✔ Tried Medications
✔ Tried Injections
✔ Been Told Surgery May Be Their Next Option
The good news?
Some patients require surgery.
Many do not.
The key is determining what is actually causing your symptoms and whether there may be other options available.
LOOKING FOR SCIATICA TREATMENT IN KEARNY MESA?
The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego is conveniently located in the heart of Kearny Mesa.
Your No-Charge Consultation with Dr. Cassidy James Boelk, DC may include:
✔ Review Of Symptoms
✔ MRI Review (If Available)
✔ Discussion Of Previous Treatments
✔ Discussion Of Potential Treatment Options
✔ Determination Of Whether You May Be A Candidate
Please Note:
⚠️ Not Every Patient Qualifies
⚠️ Not Every Patient Can Avoid Surgery
⚠️ Not Every Patient Is A Candidate
⚠️ Dr. Boelk Will Always Be Honest About Whether He Believes He Can Help
Because Dr. Cassidy James Boelk, DC personally reviews imaging and determines candidacy, appointment availability is limited.
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"Last year, I spent three months constantly going back and forth between doctor's appointments and urgent care. The pain was unbearable—I was taking medication regularly just to get through the day. Getting out of bed was excruciating, and walking or standing felt like torture. Every step filled me with dread.
In December, my doctor finally ordered an MRI. That's when I learned I had an extruded disc pressing on my L5 nerve, which affects the leg and foot. My doctor scheduled two follow-up appointments: one for pain management (spinal injections), and another to evaluate me for surgery.
Then I discovered spinal decompression therapy. I was thrilled to find a non-invasive alternative.
I never ended up needing either of those appointments.
Now, I'm walking regularly, standing up straight—something I couldn't do before. When I first sought help, I was so hunched over that I had to use a cane just to move forward. Because of the pain, I hadn't exercised in months. But now, I'm doing a program called 75 Hard which requires not one but two 45-minute workouts per day, and I've even gotten back to lifting weights."
— Amanda, San Diego, CA
DOES SCIATICA AUTOMATICALLY MEAN SURGERY?
No.
One of the most common misconceptions we hear from patients in Kearny Mesa is:
"I have sciatica, so I probably need surgery."
Fortunately, that's not always true.
Over the past 22+ years, Dr. Boelk has evaluated thousands of patients suffering from:
✔ Severe Sciatica
✔ Herniated Discs
✔ Disc Extrusions
✔ Bulging Discs
✔ Spinal Stenosis
✔ Degenerative Disc Disease
Some required surgery.
Many did not.
The severity of your MRI findings is only one piece of the puzzle.
Symptoms, neurological findings, functional limitations, and response to conservative care all matter as well.
WHAT CAUSES SCIATICA?
Sciatica is a symptom, not a diagnosis.
Sciatica occurs when a spinal nerve becomes irritated or compressed.
Common causes include:
✔ Herniated Discs
✔ Bulging Discs
✔ Disc Extrusions
✔ Spinal Stenosis
✔ Foraminal Stenosis
✔ Degenerative Disc Disease
✔ Nerve Compression
Symptoms often include:
✔ Burning Leg Pain
✔ Tingling
✔ Numbness
✔ Weakness
✔ Foot Pain
✔ Calf Pain
✔ Buttock Pain
✔ Difficulty Sitting
✔ Difficulty Driving
✔ Difficulty Sleeping
For many patients, the leg pain is actually worse than the back pain.
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"For the first time in 10 years, I am totally pain free. My sciatica is gone and I have no more back pain.
I've tried other chiropractic procedures, acupuncture, pain killing drugs, and other therapies that just did not work.
I was one step before back surgery until I discovered Dr. Boelk's therapy and his procedure, and it's a miracle."
— Toni H., San Diego, CA
WHEN IS SURGERY NECESSARY?
There are situations where surgery may absolutely be appropriate.
These may include:
⚠️ Progressive Weakness
⚠️ Foot Drop
⚠️ Loss Of Bowel Control
⚠️ Loss Of Bladder Control
⚠️ Saddle Numbness
⚠️ Progressive Neurological Deficits
These symptoms should never be ignored and require immediate medical evaluation.
The goal is not to avoid surgery at all costs.
The goal is determining whether surgery is actually necessary.
WHY DO SOME DISC INJURIES TAKE SO LONG TO HEAL?
One thing many patients are surprised to learn is that spinal discs have very little blood supply.
Unlike muscles and many other tissues, discs receive limited circulation.
This is one reason many disc injuries heal more slowly than expected.
Patients often experience:
Improvement.
Then A Flare-Up.
Improvement Again.
Then Another Setback.
This cycle can continue for months and sometimes years.
Many patients begin asking:
"Why Does My Sciatica Keep Coming Back?"
"Why Isn't My Disc Healing?"
"Am I Ever Going To Get Better?"
These are some of the most common questions we hear every week.
WHY NON-SURGICAL SPINAL DECOMPRESSION?
One goal of Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression is creating a pressure gradient within damaged spinal discs.
This may help facilitate the movement of:
✔ Water
✔ Oxygen
✔ Nutrients
into damaged disc tissue.
Another goal is reducing pressure on irritated spinal nerves.
For the right patient, this may help improve the healing environment while reducing symptoms.
Our office exclusively utilizes DRX9000 spinal decompression systems and currently operates seven systems, making us the largest provider of Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression in California.
Not every patient qualifies.
That is why every patient is thoroughly evaluated before recommendations are made.
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"I have had an outstanding experience with Dr. Boelk and his staff at The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego.
They follow a very structured treatment protocol and utilize the best spinal decompression equipment available.
After about 12 treatments, my sciatica was gone and I was nearly back to normal. Honestly, I wasn't sure I would ever heal.
The improvement has allowed me to get back to hiking, traveling, and enjoying life again.
This treatment was one of the best investments I've ever made."
— Michael Langsdale, San Diego, CA
WHY PATIENTS SEEK OUT DR. CASSIDY JAMES BOELK, DC
✔ Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor
✔ Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist
✔ California X-Ray Radiology Licensed Doctor
✔ Founder, Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Training Academy
✔ Founding Member, American Spinal Decompression Society
✔ More Than 22 Years Clinical Experience
✔ More Than 100,000 Spinal Decompression Treatments Performed
✔ 7 DRX9000 Spinal Decompression Systems
✔ Largest Provider Of Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression In California
✔ Patients Travel From Across The United States And Internationally Seeking His Expertise
NOT EVERY PATIENT IS A CANDIDATE
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"I found this terrific practice on social media. I followed up and did my own research so I decided to pay them a visit.
The place is clean, well organized and run by a very efficient receptionist.
I met with the doctor and after an honest and forthright conversation, we both determined that surgery was my only option to correct my back issues.
I will return as a customer when the time is right."
— Jeff J., Tucson, AZ
Not every patient qualifies.
If Dr. Boelk believes surgery is necessary, he will tell you.
If he believes you are not a candidate, he will tell you.
And that's exactly how it should be.
LOOKING FOR SCIATICA TREATMENT IN KEARNY MESA?
The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego is conveniently located at:
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123
📞 619-298-0800
Serving:
✔ Kearny Mesa
✔ Serra Mesa
✔ Clairemont
✔ Mission Valley
✔ Mira Mesa
✔ Tierrasanta
✔ Scripps Ranch
✔ Linda Vista
✔ Poway
✔ Rancho Bernardo
If you're suffering from sciatica, leg pain, numbness, tingling, burning, weakness, or have been told surgery may be your next step, schedule a No-Charge Consultation to determine whether you may be a candidate for care.
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