Lasting Sciatica Nerve Pain Relief In La Jolla, CA

 

Sciatica nerve pain can be a relentless, life-altering condition—causing burning, shooting pain, numbness, or weakness that affects mobility, sleep, and quality of life. Many individuals from La Jolla, CA seek out The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego when other treatments have failed to deliver lasting relief.

 

At this renowned clinic, Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC, a Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor and Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist, has helped thousands of patients achieve lasting sciatica nerve pain relief—without surgery or invasive procedures.

 

Why Most Sciatica Treatments Fall Short

Most sciatica is caused by compression of the spinal discs, which in turn irritates or compresses the sciatic nerve. Common contributing factors include:

• Bulging or herniated lumbar discs
• Degenerative disc disease
• Collapsed or dehydrated discs
• Traumatic injuries to the spine

 

Unfortunately, many conventional treatments—pain medications, injections, massage, or generalized physical therapy—only attempt to relieve symptoms. They do not address the root cause of the nerve compression. If the disc remains compressed, the sciatic nerve will continue to be irritated, and symptoms will often return or worsen.

 

How Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) Helps

The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego offers Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD)using the advanced DRX9000 system—considered the most researched and effective decompression technology available today.

 

Studies from respected institutions such as:

• Stanford University
• Johns Hopkins University
• Duke Medical Center
• Mayo Clinic

 

have shown that NSSD delivers high success rates for treating disc-related sciatica—even in patients for whom other treatments failed or surgery had been recommended.

 

NSSD works by:

✅ Creating a gentle, controlled negative pressure inside the spinal disc
✅ Allowing bulging or herniated disc material to retract
✅ Relieving pressure on the sciatic nerve
✅ Enhancing circulation and nutrient flow, supporting disc healing and rehydration

Unlike traction or inversion devices, the DRX9000 system uses computer-guided precision to safely and comfortably target the exact discs causing nerve compression.

 

Passive and Active Care: The Key to Lasting Relief

While NSSD is highly effective at decompressing the disc, lasting results require a complete approach. Dr. Boelk and his team integrate:

Phase 1 – Passive Therapy (NSSD):
Comfortable decompression treatments using the DRX9000 system to relieve nerve pressure and promote disc healing.

Phase 2 – Active Therapy:
Once nerve compression is reduced, the clinic provides personalized core stability and mobility training to address:

• Muscle imbalances
• Core and hip weakness
• Postural faults
• Faulty movement patterns

Without this active phase of care, disc compression can easily recur. That is why Dr. Boelk’s protocols combine both passive and active therapies—a major reason why patients travel from across the country and internationally to his clinic.

 

Comfortable and Relaxing Experience

Patients are often surprised to find that NSSD is a relaxing and comfortable experience. Treatments are painless—many patients nap during sessions. There is no invasive procedure, no downtime, and no risk of worsening symptoms, making NSSD an attractive alternative to surgery.

 

Real Success Stories From Sciatica Patients

 

“Dr. Boelk is professional and kind. He has the health of his patients as his top priority. The decompression treatments, exercises, and diet adjustments he recommended and administered have so diminished my back pain that I can sleep again. Chiropractic adjustments did not help my lower back. Decompression did. I highly recommend Dr. Boelk."
— Steve R.  San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy+2San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy+2San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy+2

 

"Dr. Boelk is thorough, technical, and explains everything very well. Excellent bedside manner and all the staff are very nice. Decompression treatment is effective and I have no more neck pain."
— Andre G.  San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy+2San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy+2San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy+2

 

"Dr. Boelk & his staff are by far the BEST at spinal decompression. I walked into his office unable to sit to do my job, and within a couple of weeks, he helped me with being able to sit again. His attention to you & the way he will make you feel is unparalleled."
— Erin T., San Diego  San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy+2San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy+2San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy+2

 

"After suffering from debilitating sciatica for months, I found relief with Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) at Dr. Boelk's clinic. I was able to run my 50k race after we fixed me up!"
— Pamela  San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy

 

"I was referred to Dr. Boelk after struggling with chronic lower back pain for years. The spinal decompression treatments were life-changing. Within weeks, I felt like myself again."
— Jessica C., San Diego  San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy

 

"Dr. Boelk has been a life saver. Have had constant lower back and sciatica pain for over 8 plus months, no pills helped and on track for multiple shots but with the treatment given I have found relief and down to zero pain. As a firefighter that relies on his body to help others and the results I have experienced it's totally worth looking into what Dr. Boelk can do for you."
— Joshua T.  San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy

 

"There is not enough room to explain the relief Dr. Boelk has brought to me and my entire family. I found him after a year of sciatic pain. Couldn't play the sports I loved, no hockey, golf or surfing. The pain shooting from my hip to my left foot was to the point of unbearable. I had been visiting chiropractors since I was 18, temporary relief, but nothing consistent. Acupuncture helped a bit, physical therapy was unmanageable. I couldn't get a solid night sleep and didn't care to go on. But Then I met the Dr! I tell people regularly, he saved my life."
— Jayson Yavorsky  San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy

 

 

 

Why Patients From La Jolla Choose Dr. Boelk

Dr. Boelk is recognized as a national leader in the field of spinal decompression:

• Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor
• Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist
• Over 65,000 spinal decompression treatments performed—the most in California
• Nearly 20 years of experience helping patients avoid surgery
• Founder of the Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Training Academy, where doctors from across the U.S. are trained in his protocols
• Patients travel from Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Montana, Alaska, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Spain to receive care at his clinic
• 7 DRX9000 decompression systems on-site to ensure consistent and precise treatment for every patient

 

No-Charge, No-Obligation Consultation

Dr. Boelk offers a no-charge, no-obligation consultation to determine if your case is a good fit for care. Not all patients qualify for NSSD; Dr. Boelk personally reviews each case to ensure the best possible outcomes.

If accepted for care, patients undergo an individualized treatment program designed to achieve lasting results—not just temporary relief.

 

Contact Information

📍 The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123 (minutes from La Jolla)

📞 Office Phone: 619-298-0800
📞 Office Cell: 619-884-8298

🌐 Website: www.SanDiegoBackCare.com

 

Credentials & Expertise You Can Trust

• Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor
• Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist
• Over 65,000 spinal decompression treatments performed
• Founder of the Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Training Academy
• Nearly 20 years of experience helping patients avoid surgery
• Patients travel from out of state and internationally to receive care
• 7 DRX9000 decompression systems in the clinic
• First-come, first-served scheduling—regardless of referral source

 

Take the first step toward lasting relief. Call today 619-298-0800 to schedule your no-charge, no-obligation consultation and discover if you qualify for care with Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC—one of the nation’s top experts in Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression.