I Have a Disc Herniation—What Should I Do? | Kearny Mesa, CA

If you've been diagnosed with a disc herniation, you’re likely dealing with symptoms like back or neck pain, numbness, tingling, sciatica, or even muscle weakness. But here’s what most people don’t realize: your discs can’t heal without proper motion and pressure relief.

So the real question is: how do we get your disc what it needs to recover—without surgery?

💧 Spinal Imbibition: How Discs Heal Naturally

Your spinal discs don’t have their own blood supply. Instead, they rely on a unique process called spinal imbibition—a type of pumping action that allows the disc to draw in oxygen, water, and nutrients from the surrounding vertebrae.

This process only works when the spine moves correctly and pressure on the disc is managed. Without proper motion and decompression, your disc can become:

Dehydrated

Inflamed

Structurally weakened

More vulnerable to herniation or bulging

That’s why the first step is not stretching or adjusting—it’s restoring that motion and pressure balance.

🛠️ Why We Use Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD)

At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, we use the DRX9000 system, the most advanced, research-backed decompression machine available. Unlike inversion tables or basic traction, the DRX9000 is:

💻 Computer-controlled and monitors your response 13 times per second

🎯 Targets the exact disc that needs decompression

🛏️ Opens and separates the spine gently and precisely

💡 Creates the pumping motion necessary for spinal imbibition

📚 Backed by research from Stanford, Mayo Clinic, Duke, and Johns Hopkins

This approach helps reduce pressure on the disc and nerves, allowing your body to naturally begin the healing process.

⚙️ It's Not Just the Machine—It’s the Method

Even the best equipment is only as effective as the person using it.

Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC has spent over 20 years helping patients avoid back surgery. With more than 65,000 decompression sessions performed, he:

Personally evaluates and adjusts each patient's settings

Oversees every session for maximum precision

Designs custom rehab protocols for every case

Integrates active therapy, spinal stabilization, and mobility training

Is a Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor and Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist

Trains other doctors through the Spinal Decompression Training Academy

🧩 A Complete Approach: Passive + Active Therapy

True healing doesn’t stop at decompression. We combine:

✅ NSSD using the DRX9000

✅ Spinal mobility exercises

✅ Core and spinal stability work

✅ Movement and posture retraining

Every patient receives a personalized plan—because every injury is different.

📍San Diego’s Trusted Clinic for Disc Injuries

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 🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com

No drugs. No surgery. No guessing. Just real results through the science of spinal decompression.

If you’re ready to decompress your spine and get lasting relief, give us a call—we’re here to help.