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CAN SCIATICA GO AWAY WITHOUT SURGERY? – MISSION VALLEY, CA
"I've Tried Everything... Is Surgery My Only Option?"
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 Surgery?
What Happens If I Don't Have Surgery?
Are There Any Non-Surgical Options Left?
If you're asking these questions, you're not alone.
Every week, patients from Mission Valley, Civita, Grantville, Serra Mesa, Kensington, Normal Heights and surrounding communities come to our office searching for answers.
Many have already tried:
✔ Physical Therapy
✔ Chiropractic Care
✔ Medications
✔ Epidural Injections
✔ Massage Therapy
✔ Stretching Programs
✔ Home Exercises
Yet despite all of that effort, they still find themselves dealing with:
✔ Burning Leg Pain
✔ Foot Numbness
✔ Tingling
✔ Weakness
✔ Difficulty Driving
✔ Difficulty Sitting
✔ Difficulty Sleeping
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.
HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT SCIATICA? CLAIM A NO-CHARGE CONSULTATION BEFORE MAKING A MAJOR DECISION
If you're researching surgery, injections, spinal decompression, physical therapy, chiropractic care, or simply trying to understand why your symptoms won't go away, Dr. Cassidy James Boelk, DC is currently offering a limited number of No-Charge Sciatica Consultations.
For more than 22 years, Dr. Boelk has helped patients suffering from herniated discs, bulging discs, disc extrusions, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, and chronic sciatica better understand their condition and determine whether there may be non-surgical treatment options available.
Many patients tell us this consultation provided more useful information than months of internet searches, YouTube videos, Facebook groups, and conflicting medical opinions.
During your consultation, Dr. Boelk may:
✔ Explain What May Be Causing Your Symptoms
✔ Review Existing MRI Findings
✔ Discuss Previous Treatments
✔ Discuss Potential Treatment Options
✔ Help You Better Understand Your Condition
✔ Determine Whether He Believes You May Be A Candidate For Care
Most importantly:
You'll receive an honest opinion.
If he believes he can help, he'll tell you.
If he believes another option may be more appropriate, he'll tell you.
If he believes surgery is necessary, he'll tell you.
Please Note:
⚠️ Not Every Patient Qualifies
⚠️ Not Every Patient Can Avoid Surgery
⚠️ Not Every Patient Is A Candidate
⚠️ Recommendations Are Made Only After A Thorough Evaluation
Because Dr. Boelk personally reviews every case himself, consultation availability is limited each week.
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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 ALWAYS REQUIRE SURGERY?
No.
One of the biggest misconceptions we hear from patients is:
"My MRI looks bad, so I probably need surgery."
Fortunately, things are rarely that simple.
Over the past 22+ years, Dr. Boelk has evaluated thousands of patients suffering from:
✔ Herniated Discs
✔ Bulging Discs
✔ Disc Extrusions
✔ Severe Sciatica
✔ Spinal Stenosis
✔ Degenerative Disc Disease
Some required surgery.
Many did not.
The MRI matters.
But it is only one piece of the puzzle.
Symptoms, neurological findings, functional limitations, and response to conservative care all play an important role.
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 may include:
✔ Burning Leg Pain
✔ Tingling
✔ Numbness
✔ Weakness
✔ Foot Pain
✔ Calf Pain
✔ Buttock Pain
✔ Difficulty Sitting
✔ Difficulty Driving
✔ Difficulty Sleeping
Many Mission Valley patients first notice symptoms during long commutes, extended periods of sitting, or after spending hours in the car traveling on Interstate 8, Interstate 15, or Highway 163.
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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.
The goal is not avoiding surgery at all costs.
The goal is determining whether surgery is truly necessary.
WHY DO SOME PEOPLE AVOID SURGERY?
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 disc injuries often heal more slowly than patients expect.
Many patients experience:
Relief.
Then A Flare-Up.
Relief Again.
Then Another Setback.
For months—or even years.
This often leaves patients wondering:
"Why Isn't My Disc Healing?"
"Why Does My Sciatica Keep Coming Back?"
"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.
More than 100,000 spinal decompression treatments have been performed in our office.
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, Canada, Mexico, Spain, The United Kingdom And Beyond 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
LOOKING FOR SCIATICA TREATMENT IN MISSION VALLEY?
Before making a major decision about injections or surgery, make sure you understand all of your options.
The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego is conveniently located just minutes from Mission Valley at:
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123
📞 619-298-0800
Serving:
✔ Mission Valley
✔ Civita
✔ Grantville
✔ Serra Mesa
✔ Kensington
✔ Normal Heights
✔ Kearny Mesa
✔ Tierrasanta
✔ Clairemont
✔ Mira Mesa
Consultation availability is limited each week.
Schedule your Complimentary No-Charge Consultation today to determine whether you may be a candidate for care.
Not every patient qualifies. If Dr. Boelk does not believe he can help, he will tell you.