Can I Avoid Neck Surgery? – Kearny Mesa, CA

 

Non-Surgical Help for Herniated & Bulging Cervical Discs

 

If you’re in Kearny Mesa, CA and dealing with severe neck pain, numbness in your hands, burning into the shoulder or arm, or weakness when gripping objects, you may have already been told that neck surgery is the “next step.”

For many patients, that doesn’t have to be true.

 

At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, located in the heart of Kearny Mesa, Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC helps patients with herniated and bulging cervical discs find relief without surgerywhenever clinically possible. With nearly 21 years of exclusive decompression experience, the focus is on correcting disc and nerve compression at the source — not masking symptoms.

 

Why Neck Pain Keeps Coming Back

Most patients who arrive at our Kearny Mesa clinic have already tried:

• Chiropractic adjustments
• Traditional physical therapy
• Massage and acupuncture
• Pain medications or anti-inflammatories
• Epidural injections
• Stretching and posture training

 

While these can be helpful, they don’t always resolve the core issue:
disc compression and nerve irritation.

 

When a cervical disc bulges, herniates, or loses height, internal pressure can push toward the nerve root, leading to:

✔️ radiating pain into the arm or shoulder
✔️ numbness and tingling in the hands
✔️ grip weakness or dropping objects
✔️ headaches or sleep disruption
✔️ difficulty turning or tilting the head

 

If disc pressure isn’t lowered and nerve irritation isn’t reduced, symptoms may cycle again and again — which is why surgery is often suggested.

But when the disc pressure can be relieved without cutting into the spine, surgery may be avoidable.

 

A Proven Non-Surgical Option: DRX9000 Spinal Decompression

True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) using the DRX9000 is not traction, inversion, or basic stretching.
It is a research-backed, FDA-cleared treatment designed for cervical disc injuries.

The DRX9000 helps by:

• Reducing pressure inside the disc
• Creating negative pressure to encourage retraction of herniated material
• Improving nutrient and hydration exchange
• Relieving nerve compression and inflammation

This allows the body to shift from protective mode to healing mode.

What patients commonly report:
✔️ improved neck mobility
✔️ decreased arm pain and tingling
✔️ better sleep
✔️ less muscle guarding
✔️ increased confidence in daily movement

 

Real Neck Pain Results from Local Patients

 

Chris Townson – San Diego, CA
02/11/2020

“Dr. Boelk has been there for me. Herniated disc in my lower back herniated disc in my neck and just plain too much sitting at a desk Don’t consider surgical options untill you’ve talked to Dr. Boelk Period end of story!”

 

Jose Mejia – San Diego, CA
01/25/2022

“The Doc is the best he has brought my back from the most horrible back pain I ever had his expertise with decompression is the best and would refer him to anybody that goes through back and neck issues I am so glad I found him thank you so much Doc”

 

Erin Turk – California

“Dr. Boelk and his staff are by far the BEST at spinal decompression. I walked into his office unable to sit at all, and within a couple of weeks he helped me sit again and get back to work. His attention to you and the way he makes you feel is unparalleled. He’s had severe back issues himself, so his empathy is real. He’s extremely caring and genuinely wants to help people. Even when other patients were there, he made me feel like I was his only one. I cannot thank him enough or recommend him enough — he’s an angel on earth.”

 

Kaitelyn Hammond – San Diego, CA

“The care I received at Dr. Boelk’s office was wonderful. I went from having to lie down for hours each day to living normally again. My mobility returned, and I started exercising again. Dr. Boelk’s guidance and the exercises he provides are critical to keeping results long-term. The staff are caring and attentive — this was one of the best decisions I ever made for my back.”

 

These are the types of outcomes that make patients willing to drive, fly, and rearrange schedules to be evaluated here in Kearny Mesa.

 

Helpful At-Home Adjustments While You Wait for Care

These won’t fix the issue on their own, but they can reduce nerve irritation:

📍 Sleep Positioning
Towel roll under the neck (not the head) to maintain the natural cervical curve.

📍 Chin Tucks
5–8 reps, 2–3 times per day to support stabilizing musculature.

📍 Elevate Screens
Phones and laptops at eye level to limit compression from forward head posture.

🚫 Avoid Temporarily

• Overhead lifting
• Self-cracking
• Stomach sleeping
• Heavy pushing days in the gym

 

If anything increases symptoms significantly, stop immediately.

 

Why Kearny Mesa Patients Seek Out Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC

This practice is not a general chiropractic or physical therapy clinic.
It is built around disc conditions and spinal decompression as a specialty, allowing for precision and depth that traditional offices cannot typically provide.

Decompression is also paired with:

• Posture and movement retraining
• Stability and strengthening progressions
• Biomechanics education for daily life

 

This helps patients not only get better — but stay better.

Because of this focused approach, patients routinely travel from across San Diego County, out of state, and overseas to receive care.

 

Who May Qualify for Cervical Spinal Decompression

Not everyone is a candidate — and that is intentional.

During a no-charge consultation, Dr. Boelk evaluates:

• Neurological and orthopedic findings
• MRI/X-ray imaging if available
• Symptom behavior and history
• Safety for DRX9000 protocols
• Candidacy based on disc involvement and stability

 

If decompression is not appropriate, patients are told clearly and guided toward the next best step.

 

About Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC

• Board-Certified Doctor of Chiropractic
• Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor
• Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist
• California X-Ray Radiology Licensed Doctor
• Member, International Disc Education Association
• Founder — Spinal Decompression Training Academy
• Over 100,000 spinal decompression treatments performed
• 7 DRX9000 systems in one clinic (largest known in California)
• Nearly 21 years specializing exclusively in decompression care
• Rated #1 Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Office in San Diego

 

Next Steps Toward Relief — Kearny Mesa, CA

If you’re dealing with a herniated disc, nerve compression, or chronic cervical pain and want to avoid surgery if possible, the next step is simple:

📞 Call (619) 298-0800
📱 Text (619) 884-8298 (after hours welcome)
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com

1️⃣ Schedule your no-charge consultation
2️⃣ Bring MRI or X-rays if available
3️⃣ Meet directly with Dr. Boelk
4️⃣ Learn if you qualify for DRX9000 treatment

 

Appointment Notice

Because many patients travel in from out of state and abroad, appointments are first-come, first-served and often fill quickly.
Early scheduling helps ensure timely evaluation and care.

 

📍 The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
Kearny Mesa – San Diego, CA 92123

📞 (619) 298-0800
📱 Text (619) 884-8298
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com

 

Referral Policy

Whether you were referred by a medical doctor, neurologist, orthopedic surgeon, chiropractor, physical therapist, massage therapist, attorney, or a friend —
all patients are scheduled based on inquiry order to ensure adequate evaluation time and proper case review.

 

If You’re Asking “Can I Avoid Neck Surgery?”

There is only one honest answer:
➡️ You need to be evaluated by someone who specializes in disc conditions.

If your condition can be corrected non-surgically, you should have the chance to make that choice.
If surgery is required, you deserve that clarity — not pressure.

Either way, you move forward informed, not afraid.

There may be more hope than you’ve been told