HOW LONG DOES A HERNIATED DISC TAKE TO HEAL? – TIERRASANTA, CA
"My MRI Was Months Ago... Why Am I Still Having Sciatica?"
If you've been diagnosed with a herniated disc, bulging disc, disc extrusion, sciatica, or a pinched nerve, you may be wondering:
✔ How Long Does A Herniated Disc Take To Heal?
✔ Why Does My Sciatica Keep Coming Back?
✔ Why Am I Still Having Leg Pain?
✔ Will My Disc Heal On Its Own?
✔ Do I Need Surgery?
If you're asking these questions, you're not alone.
Every week, patients from Tierrasanta, Mission Trails, Scripps Ranch, Serra Mesa, and throughout San Diego come to The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center Of San Diego looking for answers.
Many have already tried physical therapy, chiropractic care, medications, stretching programs, massage, or injections.
Yet they still struggle with:
✔ Sciatica
✔ Burning Leg Pain
✔ Numbness
✔ Tingling
✔ Weakness
✔ Difficulty Sitting
✔ Difficulty Driving
✔ Difficulty Sleeping
The good news?
A slow recovery does not automatically mean surgery is your only option.
BEFORE YOU ASSUME YOUR DISC WILL NEVER HEAL...
One of the most common things we hear from new patients is:
"I wish I had called sooner."
For more than 22 years, Dr. Cassidy James Boelk, DC has helped patients suffering from herniated discs, bulging discs, disc extrusions, sciatica, spinal stenosis, and degenerative disc disease better understand their condition and determine whether they may be candidates for care.
Many patients simply want an honest opinion before making another major decision.
That's exactly why we offer a Complimentary No-Charge Consultation.
Why Patients Seek Out Dr. Cassidy James Boelk, DC
✔ Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor
✔ Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist
✔ California X-Ray Radiology Licensed Doctor
✔ Founder, Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Training Academy
✔ Founding Member, American Spinal Decompression Society
✔ More Than 22 Years Clinical Experience
✔ More Than 100,000 Spinal Decompression Treatments Performed
✔ 7 DRX9000 Spinal Decompression Systems
✔ Largest Provider Of Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression In California
Additional Patient Benefits
✔ Live 24/7 Answering Service
✔ Hablamos Español
✔ No Referral Required
✔ Complimentary No-Charge Consultation
If you're unsure what to do next, call our office.
📞 619-298-0800
Most importantly:
If Dr. Boelk believes he can help, he'll tell you.
If he believes another option is more appropriate, he'll tell you.
If he believes surgery is necessary, he'll tell you.
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*"I am a first responder and was dealing with severe back pain and sciatica that was affecting my work, my family, and my daily life. I had been told that injections and surgery were likely my next options.
After treatment with Dr. Boelk and his team, my symptoms improved dramatically. I was able to return to work, spend time with my children again, and get back to living my life without constantly thinking about my back pain."*
— Joshua Tegardine, San Diego, CA
SOMETHING YOU CAN TRY AT HOME TODAY
If sitting makes your symptoms worse:
✔ Stand Up Every 20–30 Minutes
✔ Walk For 2 Minutes
✔ Avoid Slouching
✔ Avoid Sitting On Soft Couches
✔ Change Positions Frequently
This won't heal a herniated disc.
However, many patients find it temporarily reduces irritation and helps them better tolerate daily activities.
WHY DO HERNIATED DISCS OFTEN TAKE SO LONG TO HEAL?
One thing many patients are surprised to learn is that spinal discs have very little blood supply.
Unlike muscles and many other tissues, discs receive limited circulation.
That means they receive limited amounts of:
✔ Oxygen
✔ Nutrients
✔ Healing Factors
As a result, healing often takes much longer than patients expect.
Many patients experience:
Pain Improves.
Then Returns.
Then Improves Again.
Then Flares Up Again.
This often causes patients to think they're getting worse when they may simply be experiencing the normal ups and downs that often accompany disc healing.
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*"I had a severe disc herniation and could barely work. Even simple tasks like putting on my shoes became difficult.
I was worried surgery was going to be my only option.
After treatment, my symptoms improved dramatically and I was able to return to exercising and normal activities again."*
— Paul C., San Diego, CA
DOES A LARGE HERNIATED DISC AUTOMATICALLY MEAN SURGERY?
No.
One of the biggest misconceptions patients have is believing:
Large Herniation = Surgery
Fortunately, it isn't that simple.
Over the years, Dr. Boelk has evaluated patients with:
✔ Small Herniations
✔ Large Herniations
✔ Disc Extrusions
✔ Severe Sciatica
Some required surgery.
Many did not.
MRI findings matter.
But so do:
✔ Strength
✔ Function
✔ Neurological Findings
✔ Activity Tolerance
✔ Quality Of Life
Patients should always be evaluated as people—not simply as MRI images.
NOT EVERY PATIENT IS A CANDIDATE
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*"I sought consultation regarding spinal decompression treatment. After reviewing my imaging and performing an evaluation, Dr. Boelk explained that because of my osteoporosis, I was not a candidate.
Rather than simply accepting me as a patient, he recommended more appropriate treatment options.
I greatly appreciated his honesty and integrity."*
— Oliva Baronner, San Diego, CA
Not every patient qualifies.
Not every patient can avoid surgery.
Not every patient is a candidate.
And that's exactly how it should be.
LOOKING FOR HERNIATED DISC TREATMENT NEAR TIERRASANTA?
Before making another major decision about injections or surgery, make sure you understand all of your options.
The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center Of San Diego has helped thousands of patients suffering from herniated discs, sciatica, leg pain, numbness, tingling, and spinal stenosis.
📍 5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123
📞 619-298-0800
✔ Live 24/7 Answering Service
✔ Hablamos Español
✔ Complimentary No-Charge Consultation
Many patients tell us they wish they had called sooner.
Because Dr. Boelk personally reviews imaging and determines candidacy himself, consultation appointments are limited each week.
Call 619-298-0800 today to determine whether you may be a candidate for care.
If Dr. Boelk believes he can help, he'll tell you.
If he doesn't, he'll tell you that too.