How to Heal a Herniated Disc Naturally – Kearny Mesa, CA

If you’re living in Kearny Mesa and dealing with a herniated disc, you already know how painful and frustrating it can be. The constant back pain, shooting sciatica down your leg, and difficulty standing, walking, or even sleeping comfortably can take over your life. Many people are told surgery is the only option — but that’s not always true.

I’m Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC, a Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor and Certified Pain Free Performance Specialist. For over 20 years, I’ve helped patients avoid surgery through Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD). With more than 75,000 decompression treatments performed, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful natural healing can be when patients are given the right treatment and guidance.

What a Herniated Disc Means for You

A herniated disc happens when the inner core of a spinal disc pushes out through the outer shell, pressing on nerves. This can cause:

• Severe back pain

• Shooting leg pain (sciatica)

• Tingling or numbness in the legs or feet

• Weakness and loss of mobility

• Pain with sitting, bending, standing, or walking

For people in Kearny Mesa searching online for “how to heal a herniated disc naturally”, the reality is many treatments only cover up symptoms — medications, injections, or surgery recommendations — without addressing the real problem.

How Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Works

At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, just minutes from Kearny Mesa, we use the DRX9000 spinal decompression system exclusively. This is the most researched and advanced decompression technology available. Studies from Stanford, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, and Duke Medical Center have shown its ability to create true decompression inside spinal discs.

Here’s how it helps herniated discs heal:

1. Targeted Positioning – The DRX9000 isolates the damaged disc.

2. Negative Pressure Creation – A gentle, computerized pull creates a vacuum effect inside the disc.

3. Disc Retraction – Herniated material is drawn back away from the nerve root.

4. Rehydration – Oxygen and nutrients flow back into the disc, fueling healing.

5. Pain Relief & Function – With less pressure on nerves, inflammation drops and mobility improves.

Many patients relax so deeply on the DRX9000 that they fall asleep during treatment — it’s safe, gentle, and FDA-cleared.

Patient Testimonial – Calder Pearce, San Diego, CA

“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. He also said from the beginning that if at any stage in the process he felt like progress wasn't happening he would let me know which was not the case with other specialist I have seen in the past so I appreciate that.”
– Calder Pearce, San Diego, CA, 3/07/25

Not All “Decompression” is the Same

It’s important to know that not all spinal decompression is alike. Inversion tables and generic traction devices may stretch your spine, but they don’t create the precise negative pressure necessary to retract a herniated disc.

That’s why our clinic only uses the DRX9000 — and why we have seven decompression tables available, making us the largest known provider in California. Every treatment plan is customized for each patient.

Patient Testimonial – Marlo Surovsky, San Diego, CA

“I was so tired of being in pain and felt I had tried all resources. After two unsuccessful cortizone shots in my back (cash out of pocket) recommended by my primary care doctor who assured me that would do the trick, I began asking people about their experience with back surgery. Even my primary care doctor said it might have to be considered. I wanted to stay as far away from the knife as possible.

Sometimes Google is magic...I began to explore other options and found many useful information on spinal decompression. It is not a quick fix. Healing takes time and patience. I am so grateful I found Dr. Boelk and staff at the Spinal Decompression and Chiropractic Center. Of course his 5 star reviews intrigued me. (and he deserves every one of those 5 star reviews).

After a consultation where I never felt rushed and I FELT HEARD I decided to commit to a treatment plan. I am now pain free after 18 treatments. I plan to continue a maintenance routine as part of my self care goals moving forward and I'm finally feeling zero discomfort. No meds. Just committing to Dr. Boelk's recommended treatment plan.”
– Marlo Surovsky, San Diego, CA

Active Therapy for Lasting Relief

While decompression is a powerful passive therapy, long-term relief requires also correcting muscle imbalances, core weakness, and postural issues. That’s why we combine decompression with specific stability and mobility exercises to keep patients from relapsing into pain.

Patient Testimonial – Lisa S., United Kingdom

“I travel from the UK to see Dr Boelk and his wonderful team. I have 3 bulging discs and one is touching the nerve. I have the spinal decompression treatment and it 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

Healing Naturally is Possible

Even if you’ve already tried PT, chiropractic adjustments, medications, or injections, there is still hope. Many patients who thought surgery was their only option found lasting relief through NSSD.

For those searching specifically for “how to heal a herniated disc naturally in Kearny Mesa, CA” — this treatment has helped countless patients just like you.

Patient Testimonial – Kaitelyn H., San Diego, CA

“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. I always felt cared about, and there was a lot of feedback. The exercise and information Dr. Boelk provides is so critical to maintaining positive results and pain reduction with increased mobility and freedom. All the staff are so caring, and it’s one of the best decisions I made for my back!”
– Kaitelyn H., San Diego, CA

Take the Next Step

We provide no-charge consultations to determine if you are a candidate for Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression. Due to high demand, appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, and space is limited.

📍 The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123 (minutes from Kearny Mesa)
📞 Office Phone: 619-298-0800 | Cell: 619-884-8298
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com

Why Patients Choose Dr. Boelk

• Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor

• Certified Pain Free Performance Specialist

• 20+ years helping patients avoid surgery

• Over 75,000 decompression treatments performed

• Founder of the Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Training Academy

• Patients travel from across the U.S. and internationally for care

No matter how you found us — whether referred by a neurologist, orthopedic surgeon, chiropractor, physical therapist, massage therapist, or from searching online — all patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis so that we can properly evaluate if you are a candidate for care.