Chronic Lower Back Pain Treatment in Kearny Mesa, CA
Chronic lower back pain affects thousands of people in the Kearny Mesa area, and it’s one of the most common reasons patients seek help after years of frustration. When pain lingers for months—or even years—it usually means the true source of the problem was never corrected. Medications, injections, stretching, massage, and even traditional chiropractic adjustments may provide temporary relief, but if the disc and nerve compression remain, the pain almost always returns.
I’m Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC, a Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor and Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist. For nearly 21 years, my focus has been helping patients avoid surgery by treating the root cause of chronic lower back pain using True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression and corrective rehabilitation. After performing more than 75,000 decompression treatments, I’ve seen the exact patterns that lead to chronic pain—and the precise steps required to reverse it.
Here in Kearny Mesa, many patients discover that their long-lasting back pain was not a muscle problem at all, but a disc problem that needed the right kind of care.
Why Chronic Lower Back Pain Develops
1. Disc Compression Over Years of Daily Stress
Sitting at a desk, driving across San Diego, lifting, bending, working out, childcare, and even old sports injuries all gradually compress the spinal discs. When a disc loses height or becomes dehydrated, it can bulge or irritate the surrounding nerves.
Symptoms from this include:
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Pain with sitting
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Pain bending forward
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Sciatica or leg pain
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Numbness or tingling
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Persistent stiffness
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Pain returning after every “fix”
2. Muscles Begin to Guard the Injury
When a disc becomes irritated, the body tightens the surrounding muscles to protect the area. While this is natural, it increases compression on the already stressed disc.
3. The Disc Never Gets a Chance to Heal
You can stretch, rest, massage, strengthen, or take medication…but unless the pressure inside the disc changes, the pain cycle continues.
This is why so many Kearny Mesa patients feel like they’ve “tried everything” with no long-term improvement.
The Solution: Correcting Disc Pressure, Not Masking Symptoms
At our Kearny Mesa location, we use the DRX9000 True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression system, the most researched and most precise decompression technology available. The DRX9000 gently creates negative pressure inside the discs, allowing them to retract, rehydrate, and heal rather than constantly pressing on nerves.
Our clinic has:
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7 DRX9000 machines
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The largest known decompression department in California
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Customized protocols based on MRI findings
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Nearly 21 years of exclusive decompression experience
Patients from all over Kearny Mesa—and around the world—seek this treatment because the results lead to long-lasting relief, not temporary improvement.
Real Patient Results
(Testimonials included exactly as written.)
Calder Pearce — San Diego, CA
“Dr. Boelk and his team are the best in the business! I have had lower back problems for over 5 years and been to 6 other doctors seeking options other than surgery. I came in early January not able to bend and walking with a limp. By February I was able to bend again with minimal pain and by March I am now able to bend without any pain and am able to walk normally.
I am EXTREMELY happy I did not have surgery and found Dr. Boelk. Trust him and the process and he will get you feeling better. He also said from the beginning that if at any stage in the process he felt like progress wasn't happening he would let me know which was not the case with other specialist I have seen in the past so I appreciate that.”
Marlo Surovsky — San Diego, CA
“I was so tired of being in pain and felt I had tried all resources. After two unsuccessful cortizone shots in my back (cash out of pocket) recommended by my primary care doctor who assured me that would do the trick, I began asking people about their experience with back surgery. Even my primary care doctor said it might have to be considered. I wanted to stay as far away from the knife as possible.
Sometimes Google is magic...I began to explore other options and found many useful information on spinal decompression. It is not a quick fix. Healing takes time and patience. I am so grateful I found Dr. Boelk and staff at the Spinal Decompression and Chiropractic Center. Of course his 5 star reviews intrigued me. (and he deserves every one of those 5 star reviews).
After a consultation where I never felt rushed and I FELT HEARD I decided to commit to a treatment plan.
I am now pain free after 18 treatments. I plan to continue a maintenance routine as part of my self care goals moving forward and I'm finally feeling zero discomfort.
No meds. Just commiting to Dr. Boelk's recommended treatment plan.”
Lisa S. — United Kingdom
“I travel from the UK to see Dr Boelk and his wonderful team . I have 3 bulging disc and one is touching the nerve. I have the spinal decompression treatment and it really helps keep me in my active life . I will not go to anyone else for back treatment, this place is number one and they genuinely care about their patients.”
Kaitelyn H. — San Diego, CA
“The care I received at Dr. Boelk’s office was so wonderful. I went from having to lay down for several hours a day, to being able to live my life normally, and even began working up my exercise capacity. I always felt cared about, and there was a lot of feedback. The exercise and information Dr. Boelk provides is so critical to maintaining positive results and pain reduction with increased mobility and freedom. All the staff are so caring, and it’s one of the best decisions I made for my back!”
Why Patients in Kearny Mesa Improve So Consistently
Our customized decompression system creates an environment where the disc can finally heal. The combination of:
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Precision decompression using the DRX9000
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Active rehab to stabilize the spine
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Individualized protocols
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Close doctor oversight every step of the way
…makes long-term healing possible.
This is why patients return to walking, bending, lifting, exercising, and living normally again—even after years of chronic pain.
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 75,000 Spinal Decompression Treatments Performed
• 7 DRX9000 True Spinal Decompression Machines in One Clinic
• Largest Known Provider of Spinal Decompression in California
• Nearly 21 Years Specializing Exclusively in Decompression Care
• Rated #1 Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Office in San Diego
🩺 Next Steps Toward Lasting Relief
If you live or work in Kearny Mesa and are struggling with chronic lower back pain, disc issues, or nerve compression, the most important step is to address it now—before the condition becomes harder to correct.
Here’s how to get started:
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Call (619) 298-0800 or text (619) 884-8298 after hours
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Schedule your no-charge consultation
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Bring your MRI or X-rays if available
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Begin a customized DRX9000 decompression plan designed to correct the root cause—not mask symptoms
👉 Consultations are no-charge and carry zero obligation.
Because appointment availability is limited—and many patients travel in from out of state and overseas—spots fill quickly.
📍 The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123
📞 Office: (619) 298-0800
📱 Text Line: (619) 884-8298
🌐 Website: 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 or family member—patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis to ensure proper time for evaluation and care.