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CAN SCIATICA GO AWAY WITHOUT SURGERY? – TIERRASANTA, CA
"My Doctor Mentioned Surgery. Should I Be Worried?"
If you've recently been diagnosed with:
✔ Sciatica
✔ A Herniated Disc
✔ A Bulging Disc
✔ A Disc Extrusion
✔ Spinal Stenosis
✔ Degenerative Disc Disease
✔ A Pinched Nerve
you may be wondering:
Can Sciatica Go Away Without Surgery?
Do I Really Need Surgery?
Can A Herniated Disc Heal On Its Own?
Should I Try Other Treatments First?
What If I Don't Want Surgery?
If those questions sound familiar, you're not alone.
Every week, patients from Tierrasanta, Allied Gardens, Del Cerro, San Carlos, Serra Mesa, Mission Valley 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 they continue struggling with:
✔ Leg Pain
✔ Foot Numbness
✔ Tingling
✔ Weakness
✔ Difficulty Driving
✔ Difficulty Sleeping
✔ Difficulty Sitting
✔ Difficulty Walking
The good news?
Some patients require surgery.
Many do not.
The challenge is determining which category you fall into.
BEFORE YOU AGREE TO SURGERY, CLAIM A NO-CHARGE SCIATICA CONSULTATION
Most patients would agree that before making a life-changing decision like back surgery, it makes sense to fully understand all available options.
Unfortunately, many patients tell us they never felt like anyone thoroughly explained:
✔ What Was Actually Causing Their Symptoms
✔ Why Previous Treatments Failed
✔ Whether Surgery Was Truly Necessary
✔ What Other Options Might Exist
For more than 22 years, Dr. Cassidy James Boelk, DC 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 they may be candidates for non-surgical treatment.
As a courtesy to our local community, Dr. Boelk is currently offering a limited number of No-Charge Sciatica Consultations.
During your consultation, Dr. Boelk may:
✔ Listen To Your Story
✔ Review Your Symptoms
✔ Review Existing MRI Findings
✔ Discuss Previous Treatments
✔ Explain Potential Causes Of Your Symptoms
✔ Discuss Potential Treatment Options
✔ 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 provider or treatment is more appropriate, he'll tell you.
If he believes surgery is necessary, he'll tell you.
Many patients tell us this consultation provided more clarity than months of internet research and multiple medical appointments.
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 appointments are limited each week.
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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
DOES SCIATICA ALWAYS REQUIRE SURGERY?
No.
One of the biggest misconceptions we hear is:
"If My MRI Looks Bad, I Must Need Surgery."
Fortunately, that simply isn't always true.
Over the past 22+ years, Dr. Boelk has evaluated thousands of patients suffering from:
✔ Herniated Discs
✔ Disc Extrusions
✔ Bulging Discs
✔ Severe Sciatica
✔ Nerve Compression
✔ Spinal Stenosis
Some required surgery.
Many did not.
The MRI is important.
But so are:
✔ Symptoms
✔ Functional Limitations
✔ Neurological Findings
✔ Muscle Weakness
✔ Quality Of Life
✔ Response To Conservative Care
Before making a major decision, it makes sense to understand the entire picture.
WHAT CAUSES SCIATICA?
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 patients are surprised to learn that the majority of their symptoms may be in their leg even though the source of the problem is actually in their lower back.
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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."
— Amanda, 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 attention.
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 much 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?"
"Will I Eventually Need Surgery?"
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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"There isn't enough room to fully explain the relief Dr. Boelk has brought to me and my family.
I found him after suffering from severe sciatica for more than a year. The pain shot from my hip all the way down to my left foot and became almost unbearable.
Through a structured treatment plan, adjustments, rehabilitation exercises, and lifestyle modifications, my life completely changed.
If you are considering surgery, I strongly encourage you to have Dr. Boelk evaluate your condition first.
What I respect most is his honesty. If he believes you are not a candidate or that another option would be better, he will tell you."
— Jayson Yavorsky, 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.
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 TIERRASANTA?
Before committing to 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 Tierrasanta at:
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123
📞 619-298-0800
Serving:
✔ Tierrasanta
✔ Allied Gardens
✔ Del Cerro
✔ San Carlos
✔ Serra Mesa
✔ Mission Valley
✔ Kearny Mesa
✔ Clairemont
✔ Mira Mesa
✔ Scripps Ranch
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.