Lasting Pain Relief for Sciatica In San Diego, CA

If you’re struggling with sciatica—sharp, burning pain that radiates down the leg—you’re not alone. Sciatica affects millions of people every year, and while some cases resolve quickly, others can persist for months or even years if not treated correctly. At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, we take a highly specific and results-driven approach to resolving the root cause of sciatica, not just covering up the symptoms.

What Causes Sciatica?

Sciatica is a symptom—not a diagnosis—typically caused by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve. While there are multiple potential sources of this nerve irritation, the most common underlying cause is compression from spinal disc issues, such as:

• Disc bulges

• Disc herniations

• Degenerative disc disease

• Disc thinning or collapse

When a spinal disc pushes out of its normal alignment, it can pinch or irritate the nearby sciatic nerve roots, often resulting in pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the glute, hamstring, calf, or foot.

Why the Right Approach Matters

Sciatica can’t be treated with a “one-size-fits-all” model. Too often, patients are offered generic stretches, medications, or even rushed into injections or surgery—without anyone actually correcting the root issue: the compressed spinal disc.

That’s why a thoughtful, comprehensive plan is essential. Effective sciatica treatment should not rely on:

• Generic physical therapy that ignores disc mechanics

• Solely passive treatments without addressing movement faults

• Quick-fix injections or procedures that don’t promote long-term healing

Instead, a proper treatment program should include:

• A detailed evaluation to identify the actual source of nerve compression

• Targeted decompression to relieve pressure off the disc and nerve

• Correction of postural and movement faults

• Strengthening of the spine and core through stability work

• Spinal mobility restoration and biomechanical corrections

How Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) Helps

At our clinic, we utilize Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) using the FDA-cleared DRX9000 system, the most researched and advanced decompression technology available. This system has been clinically studied by institutions like Stanford University, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, and Duke Medical Center.

NSSD works by gently and precisely reducing pressure inside the affected disc, creating negative pressure to allow water, oxygen, and nutrients to re-enter the disc—allowing it to heal naturally and relieving pressure on the sciatic nerve.

However, it’s important to understand that NSSD is a powerful tool—but it is still just one part of the solution.

A Whole-Body Approach for Lasting Results

To achieve and maintain long-term relief, we combine NSSD with:

• Active Therapy – Core and hip stability exercises to support the spine

• Passive Therapy – DRX9000 spinal decompression, deep tissue therapy, etc.

• Spinal Mobility Restoration – To regain lost range of motion and fluid movement

• Biomechanical Retraining – To correct movement patterns and posture habits

This full-spectrum approach is what makes our care truly different—and more effective. It’s also why patients travel from Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Montana, Alaska, Mexico, Spain, and the United Kingdom to see Dr. Boelk, DC, here in San Diego.

Why Dr. Boelk DC?

Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC is a Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor and Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist with nearly 20 years of experience helping patients avoid surgery and eliminate sciatica pain naturally. He has personally performed over 65,000 decompression sessions using the DRX9000 and is the founder of the Spinal Decompression Training Academy, where he trains other doctors in the correct use of decompression protocols.

Having suffered from severe spinal injuries himself, including a broken back and disc injury, Dr. Boelk brings a unique level of insight, empathy, and precision to his work.

Get Help Now – Start with a No-Charge Consultation

If you're tired of living with sciatic pain and want to explore a non-surgical, results-driven solution, contact us today to schedule a no-charge consultation. We'll help determine if you're a candidate for Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression and show you exactly what your customized plan could look like.

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

Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC

• Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor

• Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist

• Over 65,000 decompression sessions performed

• Nearly 20 years helping patients avoid surgery

• Trains doctors nationwide in NSSD protocols

• Founder of the Spinal Decompression Training Academy

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

• First-come, first-served basis—regardless of referral source