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Lasting Degenerative Disc Disease Pain Relief – Kearny Mesa, CA

Lasting Degenerative Disc Disease Pain Relief – Kearny Mesa, CA

If you’re living with degenerative disc disease (DDD) in or near Kearny Mesa, chances are you’ve been told to accept the pain or prepare for surgery. But that’s not the only path forward—and it’s certainly not the one we recommend.

At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, just minutes from the heart of Kearny Mesa, patients are finding lasting relief with a proven, gentle, and highly effective approach: Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD).

Led by Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC, one of the most experienced spinal decompression doctors in the country, our clinic provides a science-backed, results-driven treatment that gets to the root of DDD—and keeps the pain from coming back.

Why DDD Is So Painful—and Why Most Treatments Miss the Mark

Degenerative disc disease happens when spinal discs lose hydration and height over time. This compression creates pressure on nearby nerves, joints, and surrounding tissues, leading to:

Treatments like medications, injections, or even standard chiropractic care may ease symptoms—but they often fail to address the actual disc compression, which is the true source of the problem.

The Gentle, Powerful Solution: DRX9000 Spinal Decompression

At our Kearny Mesa clinic, we use only the DRX9000, the most advanced and precise spinal decompression system available. Backed by research from institutions like Stanford, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, and Duke Medical Center, this FDA-cleared technology is changing lives.

How it works:

Patients often describe the treatment as comfortable, soothing, and relaxing—many even fall asleep during sessions. There’s no cracking, no injections, and no downtime.

Why Dr. Boelk Gets Such Reliable Results

With over 65,000 spinal decompression sessions performed, Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC has developed an unmatched understanding of how to help patients with DDD reclaim their lives. As a Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor and Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist, he knows which tools to use—and exactly when to use them.

He combines:

Every treatment plan is customized, and only patients who are a strong fit for care are accepted.

People Travel In for a Reason—And There’s a Reason Referrals Keep Coming

While many of our patients live in Kearny Mesa, we also see people fly in from Arizona, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Mexico, Spain, and the UK—all seeking out the care they couldn’t find elsewhere. They’ve been referred by their:

We treat everyone the same: first come, first served—no favoritism based on referral source. What matters most is that we determine whether you’re truly a good fit for care.

Many of our current patients have told us:

“I wish I had found this place sooner.”

“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

 

“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 commiting to Dr. Boelk's recommended treatment plan.”

                                                                                                                                                -Marlo Surovsky, San Diego, CA

“I travel from the UK to see Dr Boelk and his wonderful team . I have 3 bulging disc 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

 

“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

This Is Your Window—Don’t Miss It

We limit how many new patients we accept each week so we can give every person the attention they deserve. If you’ve been struggling with degenerative disc disease and want relief that lasts, now is the time to act.

📍 The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123
📞 Call Now: 619-298-0800
📱 Text Us Directly: 619-884-8298
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com

Why So Many Trust Dr. Boelk

You’ve waited long enough. Let’s fix the root of the problem—so you can get back to living.

We start with a no-charge consultation and detailed assessment. If you're a good fit for our care, we’ll design a program to not only relieve the pain—but also restore strength, balance, and long-term function.

 

🎯 Take the First Step Toward Lasting Pain Relief

If you’re dealing with severe neck pain and haven’t gotten the results you need, don’t wait.

Call Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC at:

📍 The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123
📞 Office: 619-298-0800
📱 Cell: 619-884-8298
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com

 

Why Patients Trust Dr. Boelk:

Regardless of how you heard about us—whether from a surgeon, chiropractor, PT, or a friend—you will be evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis to ensure we can give you the time and attention you deserve.

 

Stop chasing temporary relief. Let’s find and fix the cause—so you can get back to living.

 

Get Fast Pain Relief Now

Schedule a Complimentary, No-Charge, No-Obligation Consultation or to submit a question, simply fill out the form to the right and click submit.

(619) 298-0800