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HERNIATED DISC SPECIALIST – SAN DIEGO, CA

HERNIATED DISC SPECIALIST – SAN DIEGO, CA

Can't Sit? Can't Sleep? Pain Shooting Down Your Leg?

If you've recently been diagnosed with a herniated disc, you're probably looking for answers.

You may have already been told:

  • "Just give it time."

  • "Try physical therapy."

  • "Take these medications."

  • "Let's do an injection."

  • "Surgery may be your next option."

Meanwhile, you're trying to figure out how to get through the day.

Many patients who visit The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego report:

✔ Burning Leg Pain

✔ Sciatica

✔ Foot Numbness

✔ Tingling

✔ Difficulty Sitting

✔ Difficulty Driving

✔ Difficulty Sleeping

✔ Difficulty Exercising

✔ Difficulty Working

Some can barely make it through a grocery store.

Others cannot sit through dinner with their family.

Many simply want to know:

"Can somebody help me avoid surgery if possible?"

Before discussing treatment options, it's important to know you're not alone.

"THE SCIATICA IS GONE AND I'M ALMOST BACK TO NORMAL"

“I have had a wonderful experience with Dr. Boelk and his staff at the Spinal Decompression and Chiropractic Center of San Diego. They have a great protocol and the best decompression machines. I’ve been to other places with sub par machines and didn’t get any benefit. Dr. Boelk is very attentive and cares about each person, you can see it in how he interacts with everyone. Been undergoing treatment for about 12 sessions now and the sciatica is gone and I’m almost back to normal, didn’t think it would ever heal but even after the first session I had tremendous relief and could sleep mostly pain free for the first time in months. Definitely worth the investment! Thank you!”

— Michael Langsdale, San Diego, CA

BEFORE YOU CONSIDER SURGERY, GET THE FACTS

Dr. Cassidy Boelk offers a No-Charge Consultation for patients suffering from herniated discs, sciatica, and disc-related nerve pain.

The consultation may include:

✔ Review Of Symptoms

✔ MRI Review (If Available)

✔ Discussion Of Previous Treatment

✔ Discussion Of Conservative Treatment Options

✔ Determination Of Whether You May Be A Candidate

Please Note:

⚠️ Not Every Patient Qualifies

⚠️ Not Every Patient Can Avoid Surgery

⚠️ Some Patients Truly Need Surgery

⚠️ Dr. Boelk Will Always Be Honest About Whether He Believes He Can Help

Because Dr. Boelk personally reviews MRIs and performs consultations himself, appointment availability is limited.

WHY DO HERNIATED DISCS CAUSE SO MUCH PAIN?

Many patients think:

"My back hurts because I injured a muscle."

Sometimes that's true.

However, many herniated disc patients are actually dealing with nerve irritation.

When a disc begins affecting a nearby nerve, symptoms may travel:

✔ Into The Buttock

✔ Down The Leg

✔ Into The Calf

✔ Into The Foot

✔ Into The Toes

This is why many patients experience severe leg pain even though the injury is located in the lower back.

WHY MANY TREATMENTS ONLY PROVIDE TEMPORARY RELIEF

This is one of the biggest frustrations patients express.

They often tell Dr. Boelk:

"The injection helped for a while."

"Physical therapy helped temporarily."

"The pain keeps coming back."

Many treatments may help reduce symptoms.

However, symptoms often return when the underlying disc problem continues irritating the nerve.

This is one reason some patients spend months or even years cycling between different treatments.

WHY HERNIATED DISCS CAN BE DIFFICULT TO HEAL

One of the biggest challenges with spinal discs is their limited blood supply.

Unlike muscles and many other tissues, discs rely heavily on:

  • Fluid Exchange

  • Nutrient Diffusion

  • Oxygen Diffusion

Think of a sponge.

If you continuously compress a sponge, it becomes difficult for fluid to move through it.

Many spine specialists believe a similar process may occur within injured spinal discs.

This may help explain why some disc injuries become chronic and continue causing symptoms long after the original injury occurred.

7 THINGS DR. BOELK WOULD DO IF HE PERSONALLY HAD A HERNIATED DISC

1. Avoid Prolonged Sitting

Many patients notice sitting dramatically increases symptoms.

Take frequent standing and walking breaks.

2. Walk Several Times Per Day

Short walks are often better tolerated than prolonged sitting.

3. Avoid Repeated Bending And Twisting

These movements may aggravate symptoms in some patients.

4. Stay Hydrated

Healthy discs rely heavily on water content.

5. Temporarily Avoid Heavy Compression Exercises

Heavy squats, heavy deadlifts, and high-impact activities may aggravate symptoms for some patients.

6. Pay Attention To Sleeping Position

Many patients notice significant differences depending on how they sleep.

7. Get The Right Diagnosis

The treatment plan for a muscle strain is very different from the treatment plan for a large disc extrusion pressing on a nerve.

A proper diagnosis matters.

"IT MADE ME WANT TO CRY IT HURT SO BAD"

**“I have been dealing with back pain for several years. It got so bad that I had surgery 5 years ago for a bulging disc. About 5 months ago the disc bulged again hitting my sciatic nerve creating pain in my legs that made me want to cry it hurt so bad. After trying so many other options I was fortunate enough to find the spinal decompression and chiropractic center of San Diego. After just a few sessions I noticed a difference. Now after being there for the past few months I'm able to go about my normal life again.

What a blessing it was to find a Dr that genuinely cares and knows how to help people in my situation. Thank you Dr Boelk!”**

— Anthony K., San Diego, CA

WHY PATIENTS SEEK OUT DR. BOELK FOR HERNIATED DISC TREATMENT

For nearly 22 years, Dr. Boelk has focused heavily on disc-related conditions.

Over the years he has personally performed:

More Than 100,000 Spinal Decompression Treatments

The office currently operates:

7 DRX9000 Systems

Including:

  • 4 Lumbar Systems

  • 3 Cervical Systems

Many doctors travel to San Diego to learn his protocols through the:

Spinal Decompression Training Academy

Patients have traveled from throughout California, other states, Mexico, Canada, England, and Spain seeking consultation and treatment.

WHY PATIENTS SEEK OUT DR. CASSIDY BOELK DC

✔ Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor

✔ Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist

✔ Nearly 22 Years Of Clinical Experience

✔ Founder, Spinal Decompression Training Academy

✔ Founder Of One Of California's Largest Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Practices

✔ Founding Member, American Spinal Decompression Society

✔ Member, International Disc Education Association

✔ California X-Ray Radiation Supervisor & Operator

✔ More Than 100,000 Spinal Decompression Treatments Performed

✔ Operates 7 DRX9000 Systems

✔ Trains Doctors Nationwide

Related Reading: Non-Surgical Herniated Disc Treatment – San Diego, CA

REQUEST A NO-CHARGE CONSULTATION

If you've been diagnosed with a herniated disc, have MRI findings you don't fully understand, or are wondering whether conservative treatment may still be an option before considering surgery, a no-charge consultation with Dr. Boelk may help provide clarity.

The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center Of San Diego
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123

Office: 619-298-0800

Website: www.SanDiegoBackCare.com

Get Fast Pain Relief Now

Schedule a Complimentary, No-Charge, No-Obligation Consultation or to submit a question, simply fill out the form to the right and click submit.

(619) 298-0800