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Degenerative Disc Disease In San Diego CA

 

 
Searching for help with degenerative disc disease in San Diego CA?
For the past 17 years we have been specializing in helping people get pain relief for their degenerative disc disease. We do not utilize invasive treatments such as drugs or injections or surgery. We also do not treat patients with physical therapy, acupuncture, acupressure, massage therapy or chiropractic adjustments. Although in certain cases those treatments can help, they do not get to the root cause of the problem.
 
Degenerative disc disease happens as a result of a series of events. Here's how it works.
 
1. Somehow your spinal disc starts getting too much pressure on them. This can be the result of too much sitting, lack of exercise, weight gain, a work or sports injury, natural aging process or a combination of all. Regardless, the disc cannot hold up the pressure your body is placing on it and it either "bulges", "herniates' or "protrudes". This means the gel-like substance on the inner part of the disc gets squished so much that it pushes upon the spinal nerves.
 
2. This then causes pain and the disc at this point is no longer able to get water, oxygen and nutrients to continue to be healthy and to heal.
 
3. At night when we sleep, the discs and our body in general is supposed to be resting and repairing. Normally the discs get rehydrated with water oxygen and vital nutrients such as glucose to heal and repair and stay hydrated.
 
*This is a problem with a compressed disc.
 
Because the disc is not able to get water, oxygen and nutrients when in a compressed state the disc begins to break down and become unhealthy. In essence it is beginning to get dehydrated and "degenerate". The Longer this occurs, the more dehydration and the more degeneration progresses.
 
Now I think you see the problem, this is how "Degenerative Disc Disease" develops.
 
So we then go about treatment by getting right to the very source of the pain and treating the actual cause of the pain rather than just the symptoms. We utilize NSSD, Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression. Spinal decompression therapy is a painless, non-surgical treatment designed to reduce and even eliminate back pain, neck pain, sciatica and radiating arm pain. This modern treatment has shown a high success rate and helps patients avoid back surgeries they would have otherwise needed. If you suffer from chronic, debilitating low back pain, neck pain, sciatica, shooting arm pain, degenerative disc disease, disc bulges and disc herniations. The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego has been treating patients and helping them get out of pain successfully for the past 17 years.
 
Clinical studies have shown spinal decompression to be effective in treating a number of conditions. These include pain associated with bulging and herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, and even relapse or failed back surgery. The treatment enables most patients to return to pain-free, active lifestyles.
 
There are many offices that claim they are experts at spinal decompression but unfortunately lack the experience, knowledge and years it takes to become an expert. We have been utilizing decompression in San Diego for the past 17 years and have seen many offices and doctors come and go and many pop up and are instantly experts. Over the past 17 years we have performed over 27,000 spinal decompression visits and we are considered expats in spinal decompression. We are still always learning and updating our protocols to get even better results and learn how to help more people even faster, the learning never stops.
 
Rated the #1 Spinal Decompression office in San Diego for many reasons. Here is a quick guide to finding the best office when searching for Spinal Decompression:
 
1. Does the office specialize In Spinal Decompression or is it just one of many multiple treatments they offer? We have seen many patients come from other offices who said they are specialists and experts in spinal decompression but only treat 3 or 4 patients a day on decompression.
 
2. Is the doctor or staff actually getting the patients on the treatments? Spinal Decompression is a specialized skill and requires daily decision making and protocols vary from person to person, it is not a one size fits all approach. Many patients come from different offices and inform us they were getting decompression but it was done by the staff and many times they are in pain when on the tables. The treatments should not be painful but feel good.
 
3. Is the doctor Certified? There are many doctors who are utilizing spinal decompression who are not certified. It is best to see someone who took the time and learned the process and is certified.
 
4. Do they have a good reputation and reviews that report the doctor and office and staff are looking out for the patient and there is a common theme of the doctor caring and wanting the best for their patients?
 
5. Experience? How long has the office been utilizing spinal decompression? How many sessions have they performed? You want to see someone who has a lot of experience and knowledge in their field when looking for spinal decompression offices.
 
Our office has been specializing in NSSD, Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression for the past 17 years. Everyday we perform 25-35 sessions. Every single decompression session is performed by our doctor and not our staff. He determines the settings and has unique protocols for each patient that is dynamic.
 
Our clinic director and founder, Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC is  Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor. You can look up reviews on him and the office here. Over the past 17 years he has performed over 27,000 spinal decompression sessions.
 
Our treatments we use are clinically proven highly effective and have been researched by Johns Hopkins University, Stanford University, Duke Medical Center and Mayo Clinic among others.

 

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*Due to demand, regardless of referral from family physician, neurologist, orthopedic surgeon or chiropractor patients are seen on a first come first serve basis.

 

 

"I came in with extreme back pain, resulting in days where it was difficult to get out of bed.  There were moments where I would be walking and then my back would lock up.  I thought it was something I have dealt with in the past but this lasts the entire month of July.  I finally dedicated myself to finding the long term solution.  

 

‘I came to Dr. Boelk unsure about the process, but after he identified exactly what my ailment was, I felt confident that this was the long term solution I was looking for. I instantly felt better and Dr. Boelk kept encouraging me to trust the process and understand it will take time to feel 100%.  I am now pain free and honestly feel stronger, even a little taller.   I highly recommend you visit Dr. Boelk." - Ming T.

 

"I highly recommend Dr.Boelk to everyone who has issues with their back and neck. After 2 months of treatment I am feeling a considerable difference. Dr. Boelk's skills and experience are incredible. Especially I appreciate his "very cautious and attentive " approach to health: no unnecessary adjustment and procedures. I am very grateful to Dr.Boelk for his knowledgeable and professional treatment." - Olga M.

 

"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 & 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 4 people there at the same time, and he still made me feel this way. I guess I just cannot thank him enough & cannot recommend him enough. He is an angel on earth. If you visit him, please listen to him & follow his instructions. He knows what's best for you. " - Erin T

 

We are 5 star rated on over 200 reviews. Dr. Boelk utilizes methods that solved his severe neck and low back pain and disc herniations. Dr. Boelk holds the following licenses and certifications:

 

-#1 Rated Spinal Decompression Office In San Diego

-Board Certified Doctor of Chiropractic

-California Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic

-Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor

-California X-ray Radiology Licensed Doctor

-Pain Free Performance Specialist
 

-The International Disc Education Association Member-

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