Neck Disc Herniations – Non-Surgical Treatment in San Diego, CA

Neck disc herniations can cause debilitating pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, and loss of function in the neck, shoulders, and arms. Many patients are told that surgery is their only option—but that’s often not true. At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, we specialize in Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) with the DRX9000, a treatment system designed specifically to help patients with disc herniations heal naturally.

What is a Herniated Disc in the Neck?

Between each vertebra in your spine lies a disc that acts like a cushion. These discs can bulge or herniate, pressing on nearby nerves. When this happens in the cervical spine (neck), patients often experience:

• Severe neck pain and stiffness

• Pain radiating into the shoulders, arms, or hands

• Numbness, tingling, or weakness in the arms

• Difficulty sleeping, driving, or performing daily tasks

Why Surgery Is Not Always the Best First Option

Neck surgery carries risks—scar tissue, failed surgery syndrome, infection, and limited improvement. Many people undergo surgery only to find their pain persists or even worsens. That’s why conservative, non-surgical care should always be explored first when possible.

How Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) Helps

Unlike traction or inversion tables, true spinal decompression with the FDA-cleared DRX9000 gently and precisely distracts the spine, creating negative pressure inside the disc. This allows bulging or herniated material to retract and promotes fluid, oxygen, and nutrient exchange to accelerate healing.

Each session is carefully customized based on your imaging, symptoms, and exam findings. With over 75,000 decompression treatments performed in my 20+ years of practice, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful this therapy can be.

Why Consistency Matters

NSSD is not a one-and-done treatment. To get results, it must be done consistently. The therapy works by creating a “pumping” effect that restores disc hydration and reduces pressure on the nerves. Missing sessions disrupts this process and limits healing. That’s why patients are asked to commit to care—because your time and money should produce real results, not partial improvement.

What You Can Do at Home

While decompression therapy does the heavy lifting, patients also benefit from:

• Gentle posture correction exercises

• Stretching of the chest and neck flexors

• Strengthening the upper back and shoulder stabilizers

• Heat or ice therapy as recommended

• Limiting prolonged phone or computer posture

These home strategies help support the work being done in the office and give patients greater long-term stability.

Real Patient Experiences

Michael Langsdale
“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.”

Calder Pearce
“I could not recommend Dr. Boelk more. He is extremely personable and truly cares about his patients. He listens, and most importantly, his treatments work! I was skeptical about spinal decompression at first but the results have been life changing for me. I went from being in constant pain and unable to enjoy life to now living pain free. Don’t wait, go see him.”

Lisa S.
“After years of constant neck and back pain and trying everything else with no results, I finally found Dr. Boelk. His treatments on the DRX9000 were the only thing that gave me real relief. I can sleep again, work without pain, and I got my life back.”

Why Choose Our San Diego Office?

• #1 Rated Spinal Decompression Office in San Diego

• Over 75,000 spinal decompression sessions performed

• 7 DRX9000 true spinal decompression machines (4 for low back, 3 for neck)

• Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor with 20+ years of experience

• Patients travel from Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Montana, Alaska, Mexico, Spain, and the UK to receive care

• Founder of the Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Training Academy, training other doctors nationwide

• Dr. Boelk has personally recovered from multiple disc injuries and knows what patients are going through

Take the Next Step

If you are suffering from a herniated disc in your neck, don’t wait for it to get worse. At our clinic, patients are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis regardless of referral source, and every consultation is done personally by me.

For a no-charge, no-obligation consultation, call 619-298-0800 today. Let’s find out if you are a candidate for true spinal decompression and help you get back to living without pain.

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