Disc Herniation Treatment Without Surgery – San Diego, CA
If you’ve been diagnosed with a herniated disc, chances are you’ve heard the word “surgery” mentioned far too quickly.
The truth is — most herniated discs do not require surgery.
But they do require the right treatment.
At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC has spent nearly 20 years helping patients avoid unnecessary back surgery using advanced Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) combined with targeted rehabilitation.
What Is a Herniated Disc?
Your spinal discs act like cushions between the bones of your spine.
When the outer layer tears and the inner gel-like material pushes outward, it’s called a herniated disc.
When that disc presses on a nerve, symptoms can include:
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Sharp low back pain
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Pain radiating into the leg (sciatica)
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Numbness or tingling
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Weakness
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Pain with sitting or bending
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Difficulty sleeping
Many patients are told to:
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Rest
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Take medication
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Try injections
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“Wait it out”
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Or consider surgery
But waiting often allows the disc compression to worsen.
Why Most Herniated Disc Treatments Fail
Here’s the real issue:
Most treatments focus on masking pain, not relieving pressure on the disc.
Pain pills don’t fix compression.
Injections don’t restore disc spacing.
Basic traction is not the same as true decompression.
That’s where precision matters.
What Makes Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Different?
Dr. Boelk exclusively uses the DRX9000 spinal decompression system, an FDA-cleared medical device designed to:
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Gently create negative pressure inside the disc
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Draw the disc material inward
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Reduce nerve compression
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Improve nutrient flow to accelerate healing
This is not generic traction.
The DRX9000 is supported by research from institutions including Stanford University, Johns Hopkins, Duke Medical Center, and Mayo Clinic.
Your treatment is customized based on:
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MRI findings
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Disc level involved
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Severity
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Body weight
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Symptom pattern
With over 75,000 spinal decompression treatments performed, Dr. Boelk is one of the most experienced providers in the country.
Why Experience Matters
Not all decompression is the same.
Proper protocol, angle, tension, and patient selection determine success.
Dr. Boelk is:
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Board-Certified Doctor of Chiropractic
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Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor
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Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist
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Founder of the Spinal Decompression Training Academy
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California X-Ray Licensed
He trains doctors nationwide on proper decompression protocols.
Patients travel from Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Montana, Alaska, Mexico, Spain, and the United Kingdom seeking his expertise.
But Decompression Alone Is Not Enough
Spinal decompression is a passive therapy.
Long-term success requires correcting:
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Core instability
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Hip imbalance
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Postural stress
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Muscle asymmetry
That’s why your plan includes targeted stability and mobility work designed specifically for your disc injury.
This prevents relapse.
Are You a Candidate?
Not everyone qualifies.
Dr. Boelk carefully reviews:
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MRI imaging
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Neurological findings
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Prior treatment history
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Surgical history (metal hardware may disqualify)
The first step is determining whether your case can be accepted.
Why Patients Choose This Office
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7 DRX9000 decompression tables
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Nearly 20 years of disc injury experience
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Over 75,000 treatments performed
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No-charge consultation to determine candidacy
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24/7 live phone answering service
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First-come, first-served scheduling
Appointments are limited due to the level of customization involved.
If You’ve Been Told Surgery Is Your Only Option…
Before making that decision, it makes sense to explore a non-surgical solution that has helped thousands avoid invasive procedures.
You deserve to know your options.
📞 Schedule Your No-Charge Consultation
The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123
📞 Office: 619-298-0800
📱 Text: 619-884-8298
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com
The first step is determining if you are a candidate.
If accepted, a customized plan is created to help you get out of pain as fast as possible.
Spots fill quickly.
Call or text today to schedule your no-charge consultation.