Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment Option Kearny Mesa, CA

What Is Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) and Why Does It Hurt?

Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is a common yet often misunderstood condition that affects the spinal discs, leading to chronic back or neck pain, stiffness, and mobility limitations. Despite the name, DDD is not actually a disease—it’s a condition that develops over time as spinal discs lose hydration, height, and structural integrity due to aging, repetitive stress, or injury.

When spinal discs begin to break down, they can no longer properly cushion the vertebrae, leading to:

🔹 Disc Compression – Loss of disc height increases pressure on spinal joints and nerves, causing pain.
🔹 Nerve Irritation – Compressed or herniated discs pinch nearby nerves, leading to sciatica, numbness, tingling, or weakness.
🔹 Spinal Instability – The weakening of discs can lead to abnormal spinal movement, creating muscle tension and spasms.
🔹 Chronic Inflammation – Irritation around the degenerated discs triggers ongoing pain and stiffness.

These changes don’t happen overnight—they progress over years. However, without proper treatment, DDD can continue to worsen, making daily tasks like walking, standing, or sitting for long periods increasingly painful.

How Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) Relieves DDD Pain

At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, we specialize in Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD)—an FDA-cleared, research-backed treatment that directly targets degenerative disc disease at its source. Unlike medications, injections, or chiropractic adjustments that focus only on symptom relief, NSSD actively decompresses the spine, helping to restore disc function and reduce nerve compression.

How NSSD Works for Degenerative Disc Disease:

✅ Reduces disc compression – Creating space between vertebrae to relieve pressure on nerves.
✅ Restores hydration & nutrients – Encouraging disc healing and slowing further degeneration.
✅ Relieves nerve irritation – Reducing sciatic pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the arms and legs.
✅ Supports long-term spinal function – Improving mobility and reducing inflammation.

Patients experiencing severe or chronic back pain due to DDD often see significant pain reduction in just a few weeks, with many avoiding surgery altogether.

Why a Personalized Approach to DDD Treatment Matters

While NSSD is one of the most effective treatments for degenerative disc disease, it must be combined with a customized rehab program to prevent re-injury and maintain long-term relief.

At our Kearny Mesa clinic, we create personalized treatment plans that combine:

🔹 Spinal Stability & Strengthening Exercises – To protect and reinforce the spine.
🔹 Mobility Training – To restore flexibility and reduce strain on the discs.
🔹 Postural & Movement Corrections – To prevent unnecessary stress on weakened discs.

By incorporating both passive therapy (NSSD) and active rehabilitation, we ensure lasting relief and improved spinal health.

Why Patients Travel to See Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC

Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC, is a recognized expert in Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression and the founder of the Spinal Decompression Training Academy, where he trains doctors nationwide in cutting-edge decompression techniques.

✔ 50,000+ spinal decompression treatments performed
✔ Seven DRX9000 spinal decompression tables – the largest provider in California
✔ FDA-cleared, research-backed spinal decompression therapy
✔ Comprehensive care integrating decompression, rehab, and spinal stability
✔ Patients fly in from across the U.S. and internationally for his expertise
✔ Regardless of referrals from medical doctors, orthopedic specialists, neurologists, or chiropractors, every case is thoroughly evaluated to determine the best treatment approach

Real Patients, Real Results – Testimonials from Kearny Mesa & Beyond

⭐ "Dr. Boelk and his team are the best in the business!"
"I had lower back problems for over five years and saw six other doctors before finding him. When I came in, I couldn't bend and was walking with a limp. After spinal decompression, I went from severe pain to walking pain-free. I am extremely happy I avoided surgery and found Dr. Boelk."
📍 Calder Pearce, San Diego, CA – 3/07/25

⭐ "I was so tired of being in pain and felt like I had tried everything."
"Two cortisone shots didn’t work, and my doctor said I might need surgery. I wanted to avoid it, so I researched spinal decompression and found Dr. Boelk. After my consultation, I committed to the treatment plan. Now, I’m completely pain-free after 18 treatments—no meds, no injections."
📍 Marlo Surovsky, San Diego, CA

⭐ "I travel from the UK just to see Dr. Boelk."
"I have three bulging discs, and one is pressing on my nerve. His spinal decompression treatments keep me active and pain-free. I wouldn’t go anywhere else!"
📍 Lisa S., United Kingdom

⭐ "The care I received at Dr. Boelk’s office was incredible!"
"Before coming here, I had to lay down for hours a day just to get through. After treatment, I was able to live my life normally again and even started working out pain-free. His approach is life-changing."
📍 Kaitelyn H., San Diego, CA

Find Relief from Degenerative Disc Disease – Contact Us Today

If you’re suffering from chronic back or neck pain due to degenerative disc disease and want to avoid surgery, Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression is one of the safest and most effective treatment options available. Relief is possible without medications, injections, or downtime.

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

📞 Call or Text: 619-298-0800
🌐 SanDiegoBackCare.com

💡 Schedule your consultation today and take the first step toward pain-free living!