Lower Back Pain Treatment Without Surgery – San Diego, CA
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 low back pain and sciatica improved after failing multiple treatments and being close to surgery.
Start Here: Low Back Pain Consultation — Get Clear Answers First
If you’re dealing with ongoing lower back pain, the most important first step is not guessing.
👉 It’s understanding what may actually be causing your pain
At our office, we begin with a no-charge consultation, where Dr. Boelk personally sits down with you to go through your case.
What Happens During This Consultation
- Review of your symptoms and health history
- Discussion of what you’ve already tried
- Review of any MRI or imaging you bring in
- Explanation of how disc and nerve issues may be involved
- Clear breakdown of how spinal decompression works
- Honest feedback on whether your case may be a good fit
What This First Step Is Designed To Do
- Help you better understand what may be causing your pain
- Give you clarity on whether your condition could be disc-related
- Explain your options moving forward
- Answer 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 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
📱 619-884-8298
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com
🕘 24/7 answering service
🗣️ Hablamos Español
What Causes Lower Back Pain?
Lower back pain is often misunderstood.
Many people are told it’s:
- tight muscles
- inflammation
- “wear and tear”
👉 But in many cases, the real issue may involve:
- disc pressure
- nerve irritation
- movement imbalances
- lack of spinal stability
Common Conditions We See
- Herniated discs
- Bulging discs
- Sciatica (nerve pain down the leg)
- Pinched nerves
- Chronic lower back pain
Why Pain Keeps Coming Back
Many treatments focus on:
- temporary relief
- symptoms only
But if the underlying issue isn’t addressed:
👉 the pain often returns
How Non-Surgical Treatment Works
When appropriate, treatment focuses on:
✔ Reducing Disc Pressure
- Creating space inside the disc
- Reducing irritation on nearby nerves
✔ Improving Movement
- Identifying positions and patterns that worsen pain
- Teaching safer ways to move
✔ Building Stability
- Strengthening core and supporting muscles
- Reducing future flare-ups
Advanced Technology We Use
At our office, we use the DRX9000 spinal decompression system, which:
- Targets specific spinal levels
- Adjusts based on your body
- Monitors muscle response
- Helps reduce guarding
- Delivers consistent decompression
Passive + Active Care = Better Results
Passive care:
- reduces pressure
- calms irritation
Active care:
- improves stability
- restores movement
- prevents recurrence
👉 Both are critical for long-term success
🏡 What You Can Try at Home (Safely)
✅ Do:
- Stay active with light walking
- Change positions frequently
- Use lumbar support when sitting
- Keep good posture
- Stay hydrated
⚠️ Avoid:
- prolonged sitting
- aggressive stretching into pain
- repeated forward bending
- ignoring worsening symptoms
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.
Research & Clinical Support
Conservative spine care is widely recommended before surgery when appropriate by:
- Johns Hopkins University
- Duke University Medical Center
- Mayo Clinic
- Stanford University School of Medicine
Clinical outcomes have shown:
- 90.5% of patients reported pain reduction
- Improved nerve-related symptoms
- Improved daily function
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
👉 Failed previous care elsewhere, then experienced rapid relief and near full recovery.
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 Low Back Pain Consultation
If you’re dealing with ongoing back pain and trying to avoid injections or surgery, the next step is to get a clear understanding of what’s going on.
What You Get
- One-on-one consultation with Dr. Boelk
- Review of your history and symptoms
- MRI review (if available)
- Clear explanation of your condition
- Honest feedback on next steps
👉 This consultation is provided at no charge and is designed to give you clarity before making any decisions.
📍 The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
📍 5095 Murphy Canyon Rd Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123
📞 619-298-0800
📱 619-884-8298
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com
🕘 24/7 answering service
🗣️ Hablamos Español
👉 Many patients wish they had explored this option sooner before moving toward more invasive procedures.