How Can I Get Relief with Sciatica Without Surgery? – San Diego, CA
If you're living with sharp, burning, or radiating pain down your leg—or deep aching in your glutes or lower back—you may be dealing with sciatica. And if you've been told that surgery is your only option, we have good news: you can find fast, effective relief without surgery, injections, or medications right here in San Diego, CA.
What Causes Sciatica?
Sciatica isn’t actually a diagnosis—it’s a symptom of an underlying issue. Most commonly, it results from compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, typically caused by one or more of the following:
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Herniated or bulging spinal discs
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Degenerative disc disease
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Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)
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Piriformis syndrome
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Disc desiccation and collapse
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Misalignments or poor biomechanics
When the nerve is compressed or inflamed, it can cause pain that travels from your lower back down into the buttock, thigh, calf, or even into the foot.
What You Can Do at Home
While professional treatment is key to lasting results, you can begin helping yourself today by:
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Gentle walking or pool walking to keep mobility
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Avoiding prolonged sitting or slouched positions
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Practicing specific core stabilization exercises like abdominal bracing and modified bird-dogs (only legs)
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Using ice packs on the lower back—not the leg—to calm inflammation
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Sleeping in a position that supports spinal alignment (such as on your side with a pillow between your knees)
However, to address the true source of the problem and get lasting relief, you need more than just temporary home care.
Why Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) Works So Well
At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, we specialize in Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) using only the FDA-cleared DRX9000 system—widely regarded as the gold standard and supported by research from Stanford, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, and Duke Medical Center.
NSSD gently and precisely targets compressed spinal discs to:
✅ Remove pressure from the sciatic nerve
✅ Create negative pressure within the disc to retract herniations
✅ Increase blood flow and nutrient exchange
✅ Restore disc height and hydration
This therapy doesn’t just mask the symptoms—it treats the root cause of sciatica by relieving pressure at its origin.
Why Choose Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC?
Dr. Boelk is a Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor, a Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist, and founder of the Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Training Academy. Having recovered from his own serious back and disc injuries, he’s performed over 65,000 spinal decompression sessions and helped thousands avoid surgery.
Many patients travel from out of state and internationally to seek Dr. Boelk’s care because of the customized protocols, advanced equipment, and his commitment to helping people heal fast and stay out of pain.
Ready to Get Started?
We are the largest known provider of Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression in California, with 7 DRX9000 tables and over 20 years of experience.
📍 The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123
📞 Call: 619-298-0800
📱 Text: 619-884-8298
🌐 Visit: www.SanDiegoBackCare.com
Limited availability – call today to schedule your initial consultation.
Real Patient Testimonials
“I travel from the UK to see Dr. Boelk and his wonderful team. I have 3 bulging discs, and one is touching the nerve. The decompression treatment keeps me active, and I won’t go anywhere else for back treatment. This place is number one!”
— Lisa S., United Kingdom
“After treatment I’m back to shoveling snow, teaching school, and taking walks. I highly recommend Dr. Boelk and his clinic—you’ve created such a caring atmosphere. Anyone considering spinal decompression therapy should know it really makes a difference.”
— Lynn C., Alaska