Lower Back Pain Shooting Down the Leg – Kearny Mesa, CA
Patient Experience
“I have had a wonderful experience with Dr. Boelk and his staff at the Spinal Decompression and Chiropractic Center of San Diego. They have a great protocol and the best decompression machines. I’ve been to other places with sub par machines and didn’t get any benefit. Dr. Boelk is very attentive and cares about each person, you can see it in how he interacts with everyone. Been undergoing treatment for about 12 sessions now and the sciatica is gone and I’m almost back to normal, didn’t think it would ever heal but even after the first session I had tremendous relief and could sleep mostly pain free for the first time in months. Definitely worth the investment! Thank you!”
— Michael Langsdale, San Diego, CA
👉 Severe sciatic pain traveling down the leg improved significantly after failing treatment elsewhere and not responding to lower-quality decompression.
Start Here: Low Back & Sciatica Consultation — Kearny Mesa, CA
If you’re experiencing lower back pain that shoots down your leg, the most important first step is not guessing.
👉 It’s understanding what may actually be causing the nerve irritation
At our office in Kearny Mesa, Dr. Boelk begins with a no-charge consultation to go through your case in detail.
What Happens During This Consultation
- In-depth review of your symptoms and health history
- Discussion of what you’ve already tried (and why it may not have worked)
- Review of any MRI or imaging you bring in
- Explanation of how disc pressure and nerve irritation may be involved
- Clear breakdown of how Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression works
- Honest, experience-based feedback on whether your case may be a good fit
What You’ll Walk Away With
- A clearer understanding of what may be causing your pain
- Insight into whether your symptoms could be disc-related
- A better understanding of your options moving forward
- Answers to your questions before making any decisions
👉 If it looks like you may be a candidate, the next step is a more detailed physical evaluation and any necessary imaging to confirm what’s going on.
👉 This consultation is provided at no charge and is focused on helping you get clarity first—not rushing into treatment.
⚠️ Not every patient is a candidate
⚠️ Not every condition can avoid surgery
⚠️ We only move forward with cases we believe we can genuinely help
📞 619-298-0800
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com
📍 5095 Murphy Canyon Rd Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123
🕘 24/7 answering service available
🗣️ Hablamos Español
What Does Pain Shooting Down the Leg Usually Mean?
Pain that starts in the lower back and travels into the leg is most commonly referred to as sciatica.
👉 But the key question is:
What is actually causing the nerve to become irritated?
The Most Common Cause (Often Missed)
In many cases, this type of pain is coming from:
👉 Pressure inside a spinal disc affecting a nearby nerve
This can be related to:
- Herniated discs
- Bulging discs
- Degenerative disc changes
Common Symptoms
- Sharp or burning pain down the leg
- Tingling or numbness
- Pain that worsens with sitting
- Pain when standing up after sitting
- Pain that comes and goes but never fully resolves
Why This Type of Pain Keeps Coming Back
Many people try:
- Stretching
- Chiropractic care
- Physical therapy
- Rest or medications
These may help temporarily…
👉 But if the disc is involved, the underlying pressure may still be there
How Treatment Is Approached (When Appropriate)
When someone is a candidate, care focuses on three key areas:
✔ Reducing Pressure on the Disc
- Helps relieve irritation on the nerve
- Creates a better environment for healing
✔ Improving Movement Patterns
- Identifies positions that worsen symptoms
- Teaches safer, more controlled movement
✔ Building Stability
- Strengthens the spine and surrounding muscles
- Helps reduce recurrence
Why Technology Matters
At our office, we use the DRX9000 spinal decompression system, which allows for:
- Targeted treatment at specific spinal levels
- Adjustments based on your body’s response
- Monitoring of muscle activity
- More consistent and controlled decompression
🏡 What You Can Try at Home (Safely)
✅ Do:
- Take short, frequent walks
- Change positions often
- Use lumbar support when sitting
- Maintain upright posture
- Stay hydrated
⚠️ Avoid:
- Aggressive hamstring or nerve stretching
- Prolonged sitting without breaks
- Repeated forward bending
- Pushing through sharp or radiating pain
👉 These steps won’t fix the root cause—but they can help reduce irritation while you figure out what’s actually going on.
🔗 Related: Lower Back Pain Treatment Without Surgery – San Diego, CA
If your symptoms are ongoing or getting worse, this is your next step:
👉 Lower Back Pain Treatment Without Surgery – San Diego, CA
(This page explains the full treatment approach and options in more detail)
Experience Matters
Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC:
- Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor
- Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist
- Founder – Spinal Decompression Training Academy
- Founding Member – American Spinal Decompression Society
- Member – International Disc Education Association
- Over 100,000 spinal decompression treatments performed
- One of the only clinics with 7 DRX9000 units
Patients travel from across the U.S. and internationally—including Mexico, the UK, and Spain—for this level of care.
Patient Experience
“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.
It was a regular routine of adjuments and excersises. A change of life patterns but 110% worth every effort. I have since had my wife, daughter, mother, father and multiple friends and clients visit Dr. Boelk. All thanking me for the referral. Last one was my firefighting friend that had horrible sciatica. He is now on the recovery train.
So without a doubt, if you are on the verge of surgery, don't do it until you give this Dr a chance to examine you 1st. He is honest, he will tell you if you are beyond repair.
I trust him with my life and my back. So should you!”
— Jayson Yavorsky, San Diego, CA
👉 Severe, life-limiting sciatica improved after failing multiple treatments and being close to surgery.
Not Everyone Is a Candidate
“Very nice Dr. and honest! I would definitely recommend anyone who hasn't had metal put in their back in a surgery to go to him and give his program a shot. I believe it would definitely help. Just not in my personal case, as I have a lot of hardware in my back. But I'm glad I took the time to meet with him. It was very informative all around.”
— Toni W., Lake Elsinore, CA
👉 Even when not a candidate, patients receive clear, honest guidance.
Request Your Sciatica & Low Back Consultation – Kearny Mesa
If you’re experiencing lower back pain that shoots down your leg, the next step is to understand what may be causing it.
What You Get
- One-on-one consultation with Dr. Boelk
- Review of your symptoms and history
- MRI review (if available)
- Clear explanation of your condition
- Honest guidance on next steps
👉 This consultation is provided at no charge and is designed to give you clarity before making any decisions.
📞 619-298-0800
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com
📍 5095 Murphy Canyon Rd Suite 300
🕘 24/7 answering service
🗣️ Hablamos Español
👉 Most patients wish they had explored this sooner instead of continuing to deal with ongoing nerve pain.