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How Can I Relieve Sciatica Without Surgery – Kearny Mesa, CA

How Can I Relieve Sciatica Without Surgery – Kearny Mesa, CA

Sciatic nerve pain can take over your life. Burning, sharp, or electric pain that starts in the low back and travels into the hip, leg, or foot can make sitting, sleeping, working, and exercising extremely difficult. Many people in Kearny Mesa are told injections or surgery are the only solutions—but that is not always true.

In many cases, sciatica can be relieved without surgery by addressing what is actually driving the nerve irritation: compression and dysfunction at the spinal disc level.

At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, located in Kearny Mesa, Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC focuses on identifying and correcting the underlying mechanical cause of sciatic pain rather than simply masking symptoms.

Why Sciatica Keeps Returning

Sciatica is not a diagnosis—it is a symptom pattern. Most commonly, it develops when a lumbar spinal disc places pressure on or chemically irritates the sciatic nerve.

This pressure may come from:

When disc pressure remains unaddressed, sciatic pain often cycles—improving temporarily, then returning again.

Long-term relief requires reducing disc pressure, restoring proper spinal mechanics, and allowing the nerve to calm.

Why Pain Medications and Injections Often Fall Short

Many patients try conservative measures such as:

While these approaches may reduce inflammation or numb symptoms temporarily, they do not change the pressure environment inside the disc. As a result, the underlying cause remains—and symptoms frequently return.

True improvement requires addressing disc mechanics, not just nerve sensitivity.

How Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Helps Sciatica

True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression, when performed correctly, is designed to gently reduce pressure inside injured spinal discs.

When properly applied, it can:

This is not the same as generic traction or inversion therapy. Results depend on:

When those elements are missing, outcomes suffer.

Real Patient Results from Sciatica Care

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Renee Hotchkiss

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“Dr. Boelk and his team are wonderful! I had severe sciatic pain a few years ago. I followed his recommended treatment and was out of pain after the first visit; there was light at the end of the tunnel. I see him now every 6 or 8 weeks, and it is keeping my pain at bay. The therapy itself is relaxing, and I always feel a little more human when I leave. I highly recommend Dr. Boelk, his team and his health approach.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Toni H. — San Diego, CA

“For the first time in 10 years, I am totally pain free. My sciatica is gone and I have no more back pain! I've tried other chiropractic procedures, acupuncture, pain killing drugs, and other type therapies that just did not work. I was one step before back surgery, until I discovered Dr. Boelk's therapy and his procedure, and it's a miracle! My office visits were always so relaxing and comfortable, there was never any pain involved with the therapy. Dr. Boelk and Patty are so welcoming and warm and ready to explain everything that's going on. They both take such good care of you! Thank you Dr. Boelk and Patty!”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Joshua T. — San Diego, CA

“Dr. Boelk has been a life saver. Have had constant lower back and sciatica pain for over 8 plus months, no pills helped and on track for multiple shots but with the treatment given I have found relief and down to zero pain. As a firefighter that relies on his body to help others and the results I have experienced it's totally worth looking into what Dr. Boelk can do for you.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Michael Langsdale — San Diego, CA

“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!”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jayson Yavorsky — San Diego, CA

“There is not enough room to explain the relief Dr. Boelk has brought to me and my entire family. I found him after a year of sciatic pain. Couldn't play the sports I loved, no hockey, golf or surfing. The pain shooting from my hip to my left foot was to the point of unbearable. I had been visiting chiropractors since I was 18, temporary relief, but nothing consistent. Acupuncture helped a bit, physical therapy was unmanageable. I couldn't get a solid night sleep and didn't care to go on. But Then I met the Dr! I tell people regularly, he saved my life.
So without a doubt, if you are on the verge of surgery, don't do it until you give this Dr a chance to examine you 1st. He is honest, he will tell you if you are beyond repair. I trust him with my life and my back. So should you!”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Abel T. — San Diego, CA

“I had really bad back problems to the point I couldn’t sleep, also had pain radiating along the sciatic nerve which ran down one leg from the lower back—caused by an accident.
I came in and talked to Dr. Cassidy about my back problems. He evaluated me and mentioned I was a good candidate for this treatment. After the first 2 decompression sessions my sciatic pain was gone and we were able to work on the root of the problem. I did a total of 24 sessions, after which I was able to start rehabilitation training to strengthen my core.
The office is super nice and the staff’s customer service is above and beyond.
Back and neck issues are horrible to live with—trust me, I know firsthand. I gained weight, took pain killers, went into depression, and had major anxiety. I’m over it now—feeling better, walking, sleeping well, and starting to have a better social life as well.
The experience for me has been nothing but excellent. Dr. Cassidy Boelk is hands down amazing—super glad I came here.”

About Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC (Kearny Mesa)

Dr. Boelk also trains doctors nationwide in decompression protocols and routinely treats patients who travel from out of state and internationally to receive care at his Kearny Mesa clinic.

Next Steps Toward Lasting Sciatica Relief

If sciatic pain is limiting your life, the next step is determining whether you are a candidate for Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression.

Here’s how to get started:

  1. Call (619) 298-0800 or text (619) 884-8298 after hours

  2. Schedule a no-charge consultation

  3. Review your findings and treatment options directly with Dr. Boelk

👉 Consultations are no-charge and carry no obligation.

Because availability is limited and many patients seek out Dr. Boelk’s expertise specifically, appointments fill quickly.

Kearny Mesa Office Location

The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
Kearny Mesa, CA 92123
📞 (619) 298-0800
📱 (619) 884-8298
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com

Referral Policy

Whether you were referred by a medical doctor, neurologist, orthopedic surgeon, chiropractor, physical therapist, massage therapist, attorney, or through a friend or family member, all patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. This ensures Dr. Boelk has adequate time to personally evaluate candidacy for care.

Get Fast Pain Relief Now

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(619) 298-0800