How to Relieve Sciatica Pain Without Surgery – Kearny Mesa, CA

 

Sciatica pain can be relentless. Burning, stabbing, aching pain that travels from the low back into the hip, buttock, and down the leg can make sitting, standing, walking, and even sleeping miserable. Many patients who come into our office in Kearny Mesa have already tried medications, injections, physical therapy, or even been told surgery is their next option.

 

At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC focuses on relieving sciatica pain at the source, not just masking symptoms. His approach combines True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression using the DRX9000, detailed biomechanical evaluation, and custom stabilization and rehabilitation protocols designed to get patients out of pain as quickly as possible — and keep it away.

 

What Causes Sciatica Pain?

Sciatica is not a diagnosis — it’s a symptom. The pain occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated or compressed, most often due to:

• Disc bulges or disc herniations
• Degenerative disc breakdown
• Disc extrusion or disc re-injury
• Post-surgical disc failure (without metal hardware)
• Poor spinal mechanics and instability

When a spinal disc loses height or bulges backward, it can press directly on the nerve root that forms the sciatic nerve. This pressure disrupts normal nerve signaling and blood flow, creating pain that radiates down the leg.

Treating sciatica effectively requires removing pressure from the nerve, restoring disc hydration, and correcting the mechanical and stability faultsthat caused the problem in the first place.

 

How Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Helps Sciatica

Dr. Boelk uses True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) to reduce nerve pressure and promote disc healing — but not all decompression is the same.

At our Kearny Mesa clinic, we exclusively use DRX9000 spinal decompression systems, which are widely recognized as the most advanced and researched decompression technology available.

 

What the DRX9000 Does Differently

• Applies computer-controlled, measured distraction forces
• Creates negative intradiscal pressure to pull bulging disc material inward
• Improves nutrient diffusion and hydration into the disc
• Reduces mechanical compression on the sciatic nerve
• Avoids muscle guarding seen with traditional traction devices

 

This process allows the disc to heal gradually, safely, and non-invasively.

Dr. Boelk has personally performed over 75,000 spinal decompression treatments and trains doctors nationwide in proper decompression protocols through his Spinal Decompression Training Academy. His experience matters — because decompression only works when it is set up and applied correctly.

 

Why Decompression Must Be Customized for Each Patient

Even with the highest-quality equipment, spinal decompression is never “one-size-fits-all.”

Dr. Boelk customizes each decompression plan based on:

• MRI findings (disc level, size, direction, and nerve involvement)
• Nerve tension and neurological testing
• Spinal stability and movement quality
• Prior injuries or surgeries
• Work demands and lifestyle factors

 

The angle of pull, force progression, cycle timing, and frequency are all individualized. This level of precision is what separates true decompression care from generic traction or low-quality machines.

 

Passive Treatment Alone Is Not Enough

This is where many clinics fall short.

Spinal decompression is a passive therapy — it removes pressure and allows healing — but long-term success requires active care as well.

Dr. Boelk integrates spinal biomechanics education and stabilization rehab into every successful sciatica case.

Active Components of Care Include:

• Teaching patients how to sit, stand, bend, and move correctly
• Correcting faulty movement patterns that overload discs
• Improving core, hip, and spinal stability
• Reducing compensations that keep re-irritating the nerve
• Gradually rebuilding confidence and strength without flare-ups

This combination of passive decompression + active rehabilitation is why patients often recover faster — and why their results last.

 

Are You a Candidate for Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression?

Not everyone qualifies.

Patients with certain types of structural instability, severe fractures, or metal implants may not be candidates for decompression. Eligibility is determined through a detailed exam, imaging review, and neurological findings.

Dr. Boelk’s goal is simple:
If he cannot help you, he will tell you immediately — and guide you to the right provider.

Integrity matters. Patients are never pushed into care that is not appropriate.

 

Real Patient Experiences – Kearny Mesa & San Diego Area

“I decided to see Dr. Boelk after a pretty gnarly motocross neck injury. At the hospital I was at, I felt I was getting pressured into surgery, which I refused. A friend of a friend referred him after Dr. Boelk successfully treated his broken back.
Dr. Boelk looked at my MRI images, explained what he saw, and discussed potential routes for recovery. He ultimately could not treat me yet because the fracture in my neck needed more time to heal — but the level of professionalism, compassion, and honesty he showed was exceptional. He even recommended getting another neurosurgical opinion.
It was clear he genuinely cares and would never take advantage of someone in a vulnerable situation. I will definitely be back and have already recommended him to others.”
— Jan H., San Marcos, CA

Why this matters: Not every patient is accepted for care — and that’s intentional. Proper screening protects patients and ensures ethical treatment decisions.

 

Why Patients Travel to Kearny Mesa for Care

Patients regularly travel from across San Diego County, Southern California, and even internationally to seek out Dr. Boelk’s expertise. His clinic houses 7 DRX9000 spinal decompression tables, making it one of the largest decompression centers in California.

The difference is not just the equipment — it’s the experience, precision, and comprehensive care model.

 

Herniated Disc & Sciatica Doctor in Kearny Mesa

Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC specializes in non-surgical sciatica relief, disc bulges, and disc herniations using True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression with the DRX9000, combined with active stabilization protocols.

📍 The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123 (Kearny Mesa)

📞 Office: (619) 298-0800
📱 Text: (619) 884-8298
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com

 

About Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC

• Board-Certified Doctor of Chiropractic
• Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor
• Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist
• California X-Ray Radiology Licensed Doctor
• Member, International Disc Education Association
• Founder, Spinal Decompression Training Academy
• Over 75,000 Spinal Decompression Treatments Performed
• 7 DRX9000 True Spinal Decompression Machines in One Clinic
• Largest Known Provider of Spinal Decompression in California
• Nearly 21 Years Specializing Exclusively in Decompression Care
• Rated #1 Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Office in San Diego

 

Next Steps Toward Lasting Sciatica Relief

If sciatica pain is limiting your life, waiting only allows the condition to become harder to correct.

Here’s how to get started:

• Call (619) 298-0800 or text (619) 884-8298
• Schedule a no-charge consultation
• Bring MRI or imaging if available
• Review findings and options directly with Dr. Boelk

👉 Consultations are no-charge and carry zero obligation.

Because availability is limited and many patients travel in for care, appointments fill quickly. Acting sooner improves outcomes.

 

Referral Policy

Whether referred by a medical doctor, neurologist, orthopedic surgeon, chiropractor, physical therapist, massage therapist, attorney, or friend, all patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. This ensures Dr. Boelk has adequate time to determine candidacy and whether care can be accepted