Disc Herniation Chiropractor In Kearny Mesa CA

If you’re dealing with a herniated, bulging, or degenerative disc, you might be wondering if a typical chiropractic adjustment is the right approach.

In many cases—it’s not.

At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, we specialize in non-surgical spinal decompression (NSSD) and have found that traditional adjustments rarely address the root issue when it comes to disc injuries.

Here’s why—and what actually works.

🔍 Why Disc Pain Is Different

Most spinal issues treated with adjustments are related to joint fixation or mild nerve irritation. These are the cases where a quick adjustment can bring some short-term relief.

However, disc herniations, bulges, and disc degeneration are structural problems involving the intervertebral disc itself. These discs are like cushions between your vertebrae, and when one becomes compressed or damaged, it can press onto nerves—causing:

• Sciatica

• Numbness or tingling in the arms or legs

• Weakness

• Burning, radiating pain

• Chronic stiffness or “locking up”

A basic adjustment does not change the pressure inside the disc or create enough space to relieve nerve compression.

💡 Why We Use Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD)

At our Kearny Mesa clinic, we use the DRX9000 system, a computer-guided decompression device designed specifically to target disc injuries.

How It Works:

• It gently stretches the spine to reduce intracompartmental disc pressure

• Uses advanced sensors to adjust 13 times per second for real-time response

• Creates a vacuum effect, encouraging retraction of bulging disc material

• Increases water, oxygen, and nutrient flow to aid healing at the disc level

• Keeps surrounding muscles relaxed and stable, preventing the body from resisting the therapy

This is not traction. It’s true decompression, backed by research from: 🧠 Stanford University, Johns Hopkins, Duke Medical Center, and the Mayo Clinic.

🔧 Adjustments May Still Play a Role—But Only at the Right Time

We’re not anti-adjustment. In fact, Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC is a board-certified chiropractor with over two decades of experience. But with disc cases, timing is everything.

If we adjust too early while a disc is inflamed and pressing on a nerve, we can worsen symptoms or set back healing.

That’s why our process involves:

• Thorough screening and diagnostics

• Starting with decompression to calm the injury

• Rehabilitation and spinal stability work

• Optional adjustments only when appropriate later in care

🎯 Why We Get Results When Others Don’t

It’s not just about the machine—it’s about how it’s used.

Dr. Boelk personally oversees or administers every decompression session and has performed over 65,000 decompression treatments.

Each patient’s plan is:

• Individually tailored

• Adjusted based on response

• Combined with posture, mobility, and core rehab

• Focused on long-term results, not just pain masking

💬 What Patients Say:

🚨 First Come, First Serve – No Referral Required
Whether you’re referred by a neurologist, orthopedic surgeon, medical doctor, chiropractor, or are self-referred—appointments are based on availability. Don’t wait to take control of your spinal health.

Call today and take the first step toward getting back to a life without pain.

 

Real Patient Testimonials

 

“I travel from the UK to see Dr. Boelk and his wonderful team. I have 3 bulging discs, and one is touching the nerve. The decompression treatment keeps me active, and I won’t go anywhere else for back treatment. This place is number one!”
— Lisa S., United Kingdom

 

“After treatment I’m back to shoveling snow, teaching school, and taking walks. I highly recommend Dr. Boelk and his clinic—you’ve created such a caring atmosphere. Anyone considering spinal decompression therapy should know it really makes a difference.”
— Lynn C., Alaska

📍 Why Kearny Mesa Residents Choose Us

• 🔹 7 DRX9000 machines—California’s largest known provider

• 🔹 Over 65,000 decompression sessions performed

• 🔹 Founded the Spinal Decompression Training Academy

• 🔹 No cookie-cutter plans—everything is customized

• 🔹 5-star reviews from local and international patients alike

🗓️ Book Your No-Cost Consultation

Whether you’ve tried traditional chiropractic care before or are exploring your options for the first time, we can help determine if you’re a candidate for non-surgical decompression.

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

📞 Call: 619-298-0800
📲 Text: 619-884-8298
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com

Still thinking about adjustments for disc pain?

Let’s talk about a real solution—customized care that gets to the source of the problem.