Lasting Relief for Disc Herniations – Spinal Decompression in San Diego, CA

Disc herniations are one of the most frustrating spinal conditions people face. The pain, loss of mobility, and constant worry about surgery can take over daily life. While injections, medications, or even general traction may provide temporary relief, lasting recovery requires addressing both the compressed disc and the underlying spinal stability issues.

At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC, a Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor, Certified Pain Free Performance Specialist, and founder of the Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Training Academy, has helped thousands of patients recover from disc herniations and avoid surgery for nearly 20 years. His clinic is the largest known provider of Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression in California, with 7 DRX9000 spinal decompression machines and over 65,000 decompression treatments performed.

Why Disc Herniations Happen

Discs are cushions that sit between each vertebra, absorbing shock and allowing movement. Over time, repetitive stress, poor posture, muscle imbalances, and injuries weaken the discs. When a disc herniates, its inner material presses on nearby nerves, often causing pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness down the arms or legs.

Disc herniations don’t just “happen overnight.” They are usually the result of long-standing stress and imbalances. This is why the most effective treatments must go beyond short-term pain reduction and restore the spine’s ability to stay stable and healthy.

Why Passive Therapy Alone Isn’t Enough

While passive therapies — including spinal decompression — are powerful at reducing nerve compression and creating space for healing, they are only part of the solution. Without strengthening and retraining the stabilizing muscles of the spine, core, and hips, any relief is often temporary.

Dr. Boelk explains:
“If we don’t build spinal stability, patients are left vulnerable to repeat injuries. Lasting relief requires both decompression and active therapy, working together.”

Dr. Boelk’s Unique Protocol

Unlike most clinics, Dr. Boelk’s approach combines Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) using the DRX9000 with carefully designed active therapy programs that rebuild spinal stability. This unique system not only decreases disc pressure but also addresses the root mechanical faults that caused the injury in the first place.

This integrated method is why patients travel not just from all over San Diego, but from across the U.S. and internationally (UK, Spain, Mexico, Canada) to seek Dr. Boelk’s expertise.

What Patients Are Saying

• “Dr. Boelk and his team are the best in the business! I had lower back problems for over 5 years and had seen 6 other doctors. When I started, I could barely bend or walk without limping. By March, I was walking normally with no pain. 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.”
  — Calder Pearce, San Diego, CA

• “I was so tired of being in pain. After failed cortisone shots, my doctor said surgery might be my only option. I wanted to avoid the knife. I found Dr. Boelk and I am now pain-free after 18 treatments. No meds, no surgery — just his decompression and active therapy protocol. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”
  — Marlo Surovsky, San Diego, CA

• “I travel from the UK to see Dr Boelk. I have 3 bulging discs and one touching a nerve. The decompression keeps me active, and I won’t go to anyone else. This place is number one and they genuinely care.”
  — Lisa S., United Kingdom

• “The care I received was wonderful. I went from having to lay down for hours every day to living normally again, even exercising. The exercises and decompression Dr. Boelk provides are critical to lasting results. It’s one of the best decisions I made for my back.”
  — Kaitelyn H., San Diego, CA

Why Choose Our Clinic

• Largest known NSSD provider in California

• 7 DRX9000 spinal decompression machines (the gold standard, backed by research from Stanford, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, and Duke)

• Over 65,000 decompression treatments performed

• 20 years of experience specializing in disc injuries

• Patients travel nationally and internationally for care

Take the Next Step

If you’re struggling with a disc herniation and want to avoid surgery, don’t wait. The sooner decompression and stability training begin, the greater the chance for lasting recovery.

📞 Call us today to schedule a no-charge consultation with Dr. Boelk and find out if you’re a candidate. Space is limited, and due to high demand, patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

📍 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

Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC

• Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor

• Certified Pain Free Performance Specialist

• Founder, Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Training Academy

• Over 20 years of experience helping patients avoid surgery