Effective Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment in Mira Mesa, CA

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

Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is a progressive spinal condition that leads to chronic pain, stiffness, and mobility limitations. Despite its name, it is not actually a disease—but rather the natural wear and tear of spinal discs over time. Aging, injuries, poor posture, or repetitive strain can cause the discs to lose hydration, shrink, and weaken, leading to pain and nerve compression.

When spinal discs deteriorate, they no longer provide proper cushioning, leading to:

🔹 Disc Compression – Loss of disc height increases pressure on spinal joints and nerves.
🔹 Nerve Irritation – Herniated or bulging discs pinch the nerves, leading to radiating pain, numbness, or tingling.
🔹 Spinal Instability – Weak discs cause abnormal movement, leading to muscle tightness and spasms.
🔹 Chronic Inflammation – The irritation around the degenerated discs triggers ongoing pain and stiffness.

For many, DDD starts gradually, but without proper treatment, it worsens over time, making everyday movements like sitting, standing, or walking increasingly painful.

Why We ONLY Use the DRX9000 for Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD)

At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, we ONLY use the DRX9000®—the most advanced and research-backed spinal decompression machine available. Unlike other traction devices, the DRX9000 is FDA-cleared and designed specifically to treat degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, sciatica, and nerve compression with exceptional precision and proven results.

Why the DRX9000 Is Superior to Other Machines

✅ Targeted disc decompression – The DRX9000 gently creates negative pressure within the discs, reducing compression and inflammation.
✅ Precise, controlled treatment – Unlike generic traction machines, the DRX9000 uses a patented logarithmic pull pattern to maximize effectiveness while minimizing strain.
✅ Clinically proven effectiveness – Backed by research from Stanford, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, and Duke Medical Center, the DRX9000 has been shown to reduce disc pressure and improve healing.
✅ Non-invasive and pain-free – Provides lasting relief without surgery, medications, or injections.

We do not use cheaper, less effective traction machines because they do not provide the same level of precision, control, or long-term results.

How NSSD With the DRX9000 Helps Degenerative Disc Disease

Unlike pain medications, injections, or traditional chiropractic adjustments, NSSD with the DRX9000 directly addresses the root cause of degenerative disc disease—disc compression and nerve irritation.

How It Works:

✔ Creates negative pressure in the spine, relieving pressure on degenerated discs and surrounding nerves.
✔ Restores hydration and nutrients to the discs, helping slow degeneration and promote healing.
✔ Decompresses pinched nerves, reducing radiating pain, numbness, and inflammation.
✔ Improves spinal function by restoring proper disc height and spinal alignment.

Many patients experience significant pain reduction within just a few weeks, avoiding surgery and long-term reliance on pain medications.

Why Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC, Is the Best at What He Does

Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC, is a leading expert in Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression and the founder of the Spinal Decompression Training Academy, where he trains doctors nationwide in the proper protocols for spinal decompression therapy.

✔ 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 combining decompression, rehab, and spinal stability training
✔ 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

Why a Customized Treatment Plan Matters for DDD

While NSSD is one of the most effective treatments for degenerative disc disease, it must be combined with a personalized rehabilitation plan to ensure long-term success.

At our Mira Mesa clinic, we combine decompression with targeted rehabilitation, including:

🔹 Spinal Stability & Strengthening Exercises – To prevent further disc degeneration and support spinal health.
🔹 Mobility Training – To restore flexibility and reduce strain on the spine.
🔹 Postural & Movement Corrections – To prevent unnecessary stress on already weakened discs.

This comprehensive approach ensures that patients achieve lasting relief and maintain spinal function for years to come.

Real Patients, Real Results – Testimonials from Mira 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

Get the Best Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment in Mira Mesa – Contact Us Today

If you’re suffering from degenerative disc disease and want to avoid surgery, Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression with the DRX9000 is the safest and most effective treatment available. Relief is possible without medications, injections, or downtime.

📍 The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego – Mira 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!