How to Find the Best Spinal Decompression Clinic in San Diego, CA
If you’ve been living with chronic back or neck pain caused by a disc injury, choosing the right spinal decompression clinic is one of the most important decisions you can make. While Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) has helped thousands avoid surgery, not all decompression therapy is created equal.
At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, we take pride in offering a highly specialized, results-driven approach. But before committing to any clinic, here’s what you need to know to make the most informed decision.
Not All Spinal Decompression is the Same
The truth is, there's a vast difference in the quality of spinal decompression equipment and the way it’s applied. Some offices use generic traction tables or inversion devices that do not create true spinal decompression—and even when a clinic has the right equipment, how it's used makes all the difference.
Here's what to look for:
1. Specialization & Experience
Many clinics offer spinal decompression as a side service. But spinal decompression is not a plug-and-play therapy. It requires focused knowledge, daily hands-on experience, and a deep understanding of disc biomechanics.
At our center, we perform 40–50 decompression treatments daily using the most advanced equipment available. With over 20 years of experience and more than 65,000 decompression sessions performed, Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC has seen nearly every spinal disc case imaginable and knows how to personalize care effectively.
2. High-Quality Equipment Matters
We exclusively use the DRX9000—the most advanced and FDA-cleared spinal decompression system available. Unlike generic traction or outdated tables, the DRX9000 allows for precise targeting of specific disc levels, ensuring consistent and measurable decompression with each session.
We operate seven DRX9000 machines (four lumbar and three cervical)—more than any other clinic in California.
3. Personalized Protocols – Not Cookie-Cutter Treatments
Just as important as the equipment is the protocol behind it. Many clinics run the same settings on every patient, but this approach can be ineffective or even harmful.
At our office, every protocol is custom-built based on your:
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Spinal curvature
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Height and weight
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Specific disc injury
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Symptom pattern
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Functional ability
Dr. Boelk personally oversees and adjusts every decompression session to ensure precision and safety. You’re never left to a technician or given a one-size-fits-all approach.
4. Decompression Alone Is Not Enough
Spinal decompression is a passive therapy, meaning it helps relieve the pain and decompress discs, but it does not correct the cause of instability or movement dysfunction on its own.
That’s why we combine decompression with proactive, specific, and personalized active therapy designed to:
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Strengthen the core and spinal stabilizers
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Improve posture and biomechanics
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Rebuild mobility and flexibility
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Prevent future injury or relapse
This full-body rehab approach is one of many reasons patients consistently experience lasting relief at our center—unlike other clinics that stop at passive decompression alone.
5. Doctor Credentials Matter
Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC, is a:
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Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor
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Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist
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Founder of the Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Training Academy, where he trains doctors nationwide on proper decompression techniques
He has also rehabilitated his own spinal injuries using the same methods he uses to help his patients.
6. Real Results. Real People. Real Testimonials.
Here are just a few of the many verified, full-name patient testimonials from our Yelp page:
"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
"I had severe sciatica from a herniated disc and had tried everything from PT to injections. Dr. Boelk’s program worked when nothing else did. Now I’m back to surfing and hiking pain-free."
— Michael J., San Diego, CA
7. Patients Travel from Around the World
Due to our specialization, reputation, and results, patients travel from all over—including:
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Arizona
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Nevada
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Utah
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Oregon
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Montana
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Alaska
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The United Kingdom
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Mexico
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Spain
We are honored to be the trusted destination for patients who have tried “everything” and are finally ready for a real solution.
8. Transparent, Patient-First Philosophy
We never pressure patients into long-term commitments. Our philosophy is built on:
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Thorough assessments
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Honest recommendations
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Customized plans based on your goals
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No-charge consultations to determine if you’re a candidate for care
Regardless of how you found us—whether by referral from your orthopedic surgeon, chiropractor, physical therapist, or through your own research—you will always be seen on a first-come, first-served basis so we can provide the time and attention every case deserves.
Ready to Finally Fix the Root of Your Pain?
If you’re ready to avoid surgery, stop masking symptoms, and start healing at the source—we’re here to help.
Schedule your no-charge consultation today to find out if you're a candidate for our program.
The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
📍 5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123
📞 619-298-0800 | 📱 619-884-8298
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com