Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment – La Jolla, CA

 

Fast, Lasting Relief Without Surgery Using the DRX9000**

 

Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) can slowly take over your life — aching low back pain, stiffness in the mornings, sharp pain with bending, difficulty sitting for long periods, and flare-ups that seem to come out of nowhere. For many people in La Jolla, the pain becomes so constant and unpredictable that exercise, work, sleep, and everyday movement start to feel like a struggle.

If you’ve been told your only options are medications, injections, or surgery, there is another path — one that thousands of patients across San Diego have used to restore their mobility and get their life back.

 

At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, just minutes from La Jolla, Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC has spent over 21 yearsspecializing exclusively in Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression and advanced, customized disc rehabilitation. With more than 75,000 decompression treatments performed, his clinic has become a sought-after destination for patients who want real, long-term results without surgery.

 

🧠 Why Degenerative Disc Disease Keeps Coming Back

If you’ve searched “degenerative disc disease won’t go away” or “DDD treatment La Jolla,” you’re not alone. Most common treatments never reach the root cause — disc compression and loss of disc hydration.

When a disc degenerates:

• The disc loses water content and height
• Shock absorption decreases
• The vertebrae compress the disc even further
• Surrounding nerves become irritated
• Inflammation increases
• Muscles tighten and spasm
• Pain becomes chronic and recurring

 

Temporary relief approaches like medication, adjustments, massage, or injections may help for a while — but they don’t reverse disc compression.
Until pressure inside the disc is reduced and hydration is restored, symptoms usually return.

That is why True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression is different — it treats DDD at its actual source.

 

💡 How True Spinal Decompression Heals Damaged Discs

At his San Diego clinic, Dr. Boelk uses the FDA-cleared DRX9000 True Spinal Decompression System, the most advanced decompression technology available and the system used in research from:

• Stanford University
• Johns Hopkins University
• Duke Medical Center
• Mayo Clinic

 

Unlike traction or inversion tables, the DRX9000 creates a gentle, targeted negative pressure inside the damaged disc. This vacuum-effect pulls oxygen, water, and nutrients into the disc — a process called spinal imbibition — while reducing disc bulging and relieving nerve compression.

Patients typically notice:

• Less low back and hip pain
• Reduced nerve irritation
• Better mobility and flexibility
• Fewer flare-ups
• Improved posture and stability
• Greater comfort with sitting, bending, and standing

It’s a natural, non-surgical process that helps discs begin to heal again.

 

⭐ Real Patient Results

 

“Dr. Boelk & his staff are by far the BEST at spinal decompression. I walked into his office unable to sit to do my job, where I was having to lay each day, and within a couple of weeks he helped me with being able to sit again. His attention to you & the way he will make you feel is unparalleled.

First of all, he has suffered from some severe back issues, so his empathy is very high. Secondly, he is extremely caring & genuinely wants to help people.
I’ve never worked with a doctor who has cared as much and made me feel like I was his only patient before. There would be four people there at the same time, and he still made me feel this way. I cannot thank him enough & cannot recommend him enough. He is an angel on earth.”
— Erin Turk, CA

 

“My name is Lynn. I am from Alaska, and I just want to say it was totally worth taking a trip to go to the Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego. I was having pain radiating down my legs, I couldn’t sleep, I could barely walk.

After treatment I am back to shoveling snow, teaching school, taking walks. So, I just want to thank Dr. Boelk and the clinic, you guys are wonderful, and you have created such a wonderful, friendly, kind and truly caring atmosphere. I highly encourage anybody that might be considering spinal decompression therapy, it really makes a difference.”
— Lynn C., Alaska

 

Patients routinely fly or drive in from Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Montana, Alaska, Mexico, Spain, and the U.K. when they cannot get relief elsewhere — often after trying multiple doctors, PT, chiropractic, traction, and injections with little or no change.

This consistent pattern of real success is exactly why Dr. Boelk’s clinic is recognized as one of the most trusted decompression centers in California.

 

⚙️ Customized Treatment Protocols

(No two degenerative discs are the same)

Degenerative Disc Disease requires a precision-based plan — not a one-size-fits-all approach.

That’s why Dr. Boelk:

• Personally reviews each patient’s MRI
• Identifies the exact levels of degeneration
• Sets individualized decompression angles and pull patterns
• Adjusts settings as the disc begins to recover
• Integrates gentle stability exercises to support long-term results

This system is based on Dr. Boelk’s personal and professional experience, including overcoming his own severe disc injuries and a Grade-2 L5–S1 spondylolisthesis without surgery.

Patients often describe his approach as thorough, personal, and genuinely caring — a rare blend of technical expertise and authentic attention.

 

🏆 Why La Jolla Patients Choose Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC

• Board-Certified Doctor of Chiropractic
• Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor
• Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist
• California X-Ray Radiology Licensed Doctor
• Founder – Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Training Academy
• Over 75,000 decompression treatments performed
• Seven DRX9000 systems — the largest setup in California
• 21 years specializing exclusively in spinal decompression
• Patients travel from multiple states and countries for care

When you enter this clinic, you aren’t just another appointment — you’re under the care of one of California’s most experienced spinal decompression doctors.

 

⭐ What You Can Start Doing Today for DDD Relief

• Short, frequent walks to stimulate disc hydration
• Avoid long periods of sitting
• Gentle hip flexor stretching
• Ice for 10–15 minutes during flare-ups
• Avoid heavy lifting and loaded spinal flexion
• Use lumbar support when sitting or driving
• Bring your MRI to your consultation

These steps provide relief, but long-term healing typically requires reducing disc pressure and restoring disc hydration — exactly what the DRX9000 is designed for.

 

📅 Next Steps to Get Relief – Appointment Times Are Limited

Consultations are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis so Dr. Boelk can personally review each case.

How to schedule your no-charge consultation:

1. Call 619-298-0800

Speak with the team during office hours.

2. Or text 619-884-8298

For after-hours questions or scheduling.

3. Bring your MRI or X-rays

This helps Dr. Boelk determine whether you’re a candidate.

4. Meet directly with Dr. Boelk

He will review your imaging, explain what’s causing your pain, and outline the best treatment plan.

5. Begin your customized DRX9000 program

A structured, individualized plan designed to help you feel better quickly — and stay better long-term.

 

📍 The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego

Serving La Jolla, CA
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123

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