How to Heal a Herniated Disc Naturally – Chula Vista, CA

Living with a herniated disc can feel overwhelming. The pain, stiffness, and limitations on your daily life can make even simple tasks difficult. Many patients are told their only long-term option is medication, injections, or surgery. But here in Chula Vista, there is another path — one that focuses on natural healing and restoring your body’s ability to recover without going under the knife.

At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, led by Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC, Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor and Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist, we specialize in helping patients heal disc injuries naturally. With over 75,000 decompression treatments performed across 20+ years, Dr. Boelk has dedicated his career to helping people avoid unnecessary spinal surgeries and get back to living without pain.

Why Herniated Discs Happen

A herniated disc occurs when the soft inner material of a spinal disc pushes out through a crack in the tougher exterior, often compressing nearby nerves. This pressure can cause back pain, leg pain (sciatica), numbness, tingling, or weakness.

Common causes include:

• Repetitive lifting, twisting, or bending

• Poor posture and core weakness

• Sudden injuries or accidents

• Normal age-related disc wear

Natural Healing — What’s Possible?

Not every herniated disc requires surgery. In fact, many people find relief and recovery through approaches that focus on:

1. Taking pressure off the discs and nerves

2. Allowing nutrients and oxygen to flow back into the injured disc

3. Correcting imbalances through targeted rehab and mobility training

This is exactly what Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) is designed to do.

What Makes Our Approach Different

We only use the DRX9000 spinal decompression systems — the most researched and advanced decompression machines in the world. Backed by studies from Stanford, Johns Hopkins, Duke, and Mayo Clinic, these systems are proven to reduce disc pressure and create the environment needed for healing.

Unlike generic traction or inversion tables, the DRX9000 gently and precisely targets the exact disc level — such as L4-L5 or L5-S1 — and cycles through pull and release patterns that allow the disc to rehydrate and heal.

At our office, decompression is combined with:

• Warm-up phase to relax muscles

• Active rehabilitation to correct imbalances

• Post-treatment cool down with ice + electrical stimulation to reduce inflammation

This three-phase process ensures your spine is protected and supported every step of the way.

What Patients Are Saying

“Dr. Boelk and his team are the best in the business! I have had lower back problems for over 5 years and been to 6 other doctors seeking options other than surgery. I came in early January not able to bend and walking with a limp. By February I was able to bend again with minimal pain and by March I am now able to bend without any pain and am able to walk normally. I am EXTREMELY happy I did not have surgery and found Dr. Boelk. Trust him and the process and he will get you feeling better.”
– Calder Pearce, San Diego, CA, 3/07/25

“I was so tired of being in pain and felt I had tried all resources. After two unsuccessful cortisone shots in my back (cash out of pocket) recommended by my primary care doctor, I began asking people about surgery. Even my primary care doctor said it might have to be considered. Sometimes Google is magic...I explored other options and found spinal decompression. Healing takes time and patience. I am so grateful I found Dr. Boelk and staff. After a consultation where I never felt rushed and I FELT HEARD, I decided to commit. I am now pain free after 18 treatments. No meds. Just committing to Dr. Boelk's recommended plan.”
– Marlo Surovsky, San Diego, CA

“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 spinal decompression treatment really helps keep me in my active life. I will not go to anyone else for back treatment, this place is number one and they genuinely care about their patients.”
– Lisa S., United Kingdom

“The care I received at Dr. Boelk’s office was so wonderful. I went from having to lay down for several hours a day, to being able to live my life normally, and even began working up my exercise capacity. The exercise and information Dr. Boelk provides is so critical to maintaining positive results and pain reduction with increased mobility and freedom. It’s one of the best decisions I made for my back.”
– Kaitelyn H., San Diego, CA

A Word of Honesty

Not everyone is a candidate for decompression, and not every herniated disc will heal naturally. Some patients respond incredibly well, others do not. Dr. Boelk is clear and honest about this with every patient. If your condition is not improving after an initial treatment trial, he will let you know. Patients are always evaluated first to determine if NSSD makes sense for their case.

Take the Next Step Toward Relief

If you’re in Chula Vista, CA and dealing with a herniated disc, don’t wait until surgery feels like your only option. Schedule a no-charge consultation with Dr. Boelk and learn if you qualify for Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression.

📍 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

About Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC

• Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor

• Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist

• 20+ years helping patients avoid spinal surgery

• Founder of the Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Training Academy

• Has personally performed over 75,000 spinal decompression treatments

• Patients travel from across the U.S., Mexico, Spain, and the UK to see him

✅ Don’t let back pain control your life. Discover how your herniated disc may be healed naturally. Call today to schedule your no-charge consultation.