Lasting Herniated Disc Treatment in San Diego, CA

Discover a Proven, Non-Surgical Approach That Brings Lasting Relief

If you’ve been struggling with the persistent, frustrating pain of a herniated disc, you may be feeling like you’ve tried everything—chiropractic, injections, medications, stretching—and still haven’t found lasting relief. You’re not alone. Many of our patients come to us after exhausting multiple treatment options without success.

At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, we help people suffering from disc injuries finally get the long-term relief they’ve been looking for—without drugs, injections, or surgery.

What Is a Herniated Disc and Why Does It Hurt So Bad?

A herniated disc occurs when the soft inner core of a spinal disc pushes through a weakened or torn outer layer. This often irritates nearby nerves, causing sharp or radiating pain, numbness, weakness, or tingling that may travel down your arms or legs.

Whether caused by lifting, poor posture, repetitive strain, or trauma, the root of the problem is disc pressure—and that’s exactly what we target with our treatment approach.

Why We Use Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD)

Unlike traditional traction or stretching devices, Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) with the FDA-cleared DRX9000 system creates a gentle, consistent unloading force that targets the damaged disc. This creates negative pressure that helps retract the herniation, rehydrate the disc, and relieve pressure on nearby nerves.

The DRX9000 is the gold standard—used in clinical studies by institutions such as Stanford University, Duke Medical Center, Johns Hopkins, and the Mayo Clinic—and is the only system we use.

Why It Works—When Done Properly

Like any tool, NSSD is only as effective as the person operating it. Many clinics fail to personalize protocols or pair the therapy with active rehabilitation, resulting in inconsistent outcomes.

At our San Diego clinic, we tailor every decompression plan to the individual—taking into account your specific disc level, weight distribution, posture, and muscular imbalances. We combine decompression with mobility work, core and hip stabilization, and lifestyle corrections to maximize results and prevent relapse.

Why So Many Trust Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC

Dr. Boelk has performed over 65,000 spinal decompression treatments and is a Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor as well as a Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist. Having personally suffered from both a broken back and disc injuries, he brings both professional and personal expertise to his treatment approach.

• Founder of the Spinal Decompression Training Academy, where doctors nationwide learn his protocols

• Over 20 years of clinical experience helping patients avoid surgery

• Patients routinely travel from Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Montana, Alaska, the UK, Spain, and Mexico to receive his care

• The largest DRX9000 facility in California with 7 decompression systems in-house

Real Stories from Real Patients

💬 Real Patient Testimonials

“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

These are just a few examples of the thousands of success stories we’ve seen firsthand.

Ready to Stop the Pain and Start Healing?

We’re currently accepting new patients on a limited basis for no-charge consultations. Spots often fill quickly due to high demand, so we encourage you to reach out today if you're ready to explore lasting, non-surgical relief for your herniated disc.

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

Why Choose Us:

• ✅ Over 65,000 decompression treatments performed

• ✅ 7 DRX9000 systems – the largest setup in California

• ✅ Individualized care backed by science and results

• ✅ Patients fly in from across the U.S. and abroad

• ✅ Doctor-referred and results-driven

Don’t wait for your pain to worsen or settle for temporary fixes. Take action now and discover what’s possible when decompression is done right.