Disc Herniation Treatment Non Surgical Options in Kearny Mesa, CA – Non-Surgical & Surgical Options
A disc herniation can be life-altering. It’s not just the pain—it’s the loss of mobility, sleep, work productivity, and the activities you enjoy most. For some people in Kearny Mesa, the discomfort is mild and manageable. For others, it’s sharp, burning, and relentless.
No matter where you fall on that spectrum, the right treatment begins with understanding your specific condition—and knowing all the options available to you.
Two Main Paths: Invasive vs. Non-Invasive Care
Invasive options:
- Injections to temporarily calm inflammation
- Prescription medications for symptom control
- Surgery, such as microdiscectomy or spinal fusion, for severe or progressive cases
Non-invasive options:
- Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) to reduce disc pressure and promote healing
- Chiropractic adjustments to improve mobility
- Massage therapy to release muscle tension
- Physical therapy for strengthening and stability
- Acupuncture to reduce pain and promote circulation
Why Assessment Comes First
We start by answering the critical questions:
- How large is the herniation?
- Is it pressing on nerves?
- How much function is being lost?
- What’s the likelihood of success with each type of care?
- Should the approach be passive, active, or both?
Without this information, treatment becomes guesswork—and guesswork rarely leads to lasting results.
Dr. Cassidy Boelk’s Approach in Kearny Mesa
For more than 21 years, Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC has helped patients avoid unnecessary surgery by combining FDA-cleared DRX9000 spinal decompression with targeted active rehabilitation. His customized protocols don’t just address pain—they work to correct the underlying problem so relief lasts.
- Personal oversight of every patient
- Exclusive DRX9000 use, supported by research from Stanford, Johns Hopkins, Duke Medical Center, and the Mayo Clinic
- Integration of active therapy to restore stability and prevent relapse
- Clear answers from the start—if your case isn’t a good fit, you’ll be told immediately and referred to the right provider
Why Patients Choose This Clinic
Patients regularly come to us after trying “decompression” elsewhere, only to find they were getting simple traction with no customization and no active rehabilitation. That’s why so many were still in pain—until they experienced true spinal decompression here.
Over the years, patients have traveled from Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Montana, Alaska, Mexico, Spain, and the UK for Dr. Boelk’s care. They’ve heard the success stories, and they don’t want to waste more time on ineffective treatments.
When We Can Help—and When We Can’t
We don’t accept every case. If NSSD and our active therapy approach won’t benefit you, you’ll know at your first meeting. Our priority is getting you to the right solution—even if that means sending you elsewhere.
Your Next Step
If you’ve been told surgery is your only option—or if you’ve tried other treatments without lasting relief—there may still be a better path forward. The first step is a no-charge consultation to get a complete assessment and a clear plan.
Openings are limited to ensure each patient gets the time and attention they deserve.
The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
📍 5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123 (Serving Kearny Mesa)
📞 Office: 619-298-0800 | Cell: 619-884-8298
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com
Credentials & Achievements:
- Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor
- Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist
- Founder, Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Training Academy
- Over 65,000 decompression treatments performed
- Patients from across the U.S. and internationally
- First-come, first-served policy to ensure proper evaluation time
Dr. Boelk is professional and kind. He has the health of his patients as his top priority. The decompression treatments, exercises, and diet adjustments he recommended and administered have so diminished my back pain that I can sleep again. Chiropractic adjustments did not help my lower back. Decompression did. I highly recommend Dr. Boelk."
— Steve R. San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy+2San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy+2San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy+2
"Dr. Boelk is thorough, technical, and explains everything very well. Excellent bedside manner and all the staff are very nice. Decompression treatment is effective and I have no more neck pain."
— Andre G. San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy+2San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy+2San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy+2
"Dr. Boelk & his staff are by far the BEST at spinal decompression. I walked into his office unable to sit to do my job, 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."
— Erin T., San Diego San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy+2San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy+2San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy+2
"After suffering from debilitating sciatica for months, I found relief with Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) at Dr. Boelk's clinic. I was able to run my 50k race after we fixed me up!"
— Pamela San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy
"I was referred to Dr. Boelk after struggling with chronic lower back pain for years. The spinal decompression treatments were life-changing. Within weeks, I felt like myself again."
— Jessica C., San Diego San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy
"Dr. Boelk has been a life saver. Have had constant lower back and sciatica pain for over 8 plus months, no pills helped and on track for multiple shots but with the treatment given I have found relief and down to zero pain. As a firefighter that relies on his body to help others and the results I have experienced it's totally worth looking into what Dr. Boelk can do for you."
— Joshua T. San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy
"There is not enough room to explain the relief Dr. Boelk has brought to me and my entire family. I found him after a year of sciatic pain. Couldn't play the sports I loved, no hockey, golf or surfing. The pain shooting from my hip to my left foot was to the point of unbearable. I had been visiting chiropractors since I was 18, temporary relief, but nothing consistent. Acupuncture helped a bit, physical therapy was unmanageable. I couldn't get a solid night sleep and didn't care to go on. But Then I met the Dr! I tell people regularly, he saved my life."
— Jayson Yavorsky San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy