Neck Pain Relief Doctors In San Diego, CA

 

Simple Stretch for Neck Relief – And What to Do When That’s Not Enough

In today’s screen-heavy world, it’s no surprise that more and more people are struggling with chronic neck and upper back pain. Whether it’s from constantly looking down at your phone, spending hours hunched over a computer, or slouching in your car, these repeated postures put your spine under strain – especially your neck and upper back.

When your head leans forward, the effective weight your neck supports increases dramatically. A 10-12 lb head suddenly becomes 40+ lbs of pressure on your cervical discs and nerves. Over time, this can compress spinal discs, pinch nerves, overstretch muscles, and lead to chronic pain, stiffness, and poor posture.

🔹 A Simple 30-Second Hack to Fight Back

Here’s a quick stretch that can help counteract these effects and support a healthier spine:

1. Stand facing a wall. 2. Raise both arms and place your palms flat on the wall in front of you. 3. Keep your hips neutral – avoid arching your low back. 4. Hold for 30–60 seconds (as long as it feels good). 5. Repeat 2–3 reps, 2–3 times per day.

This easy movement can help lengthen tight postural muscles, decompress your spine, and retrain your body to maintain a healthier, more upright position.

🚨 Note: If this movement increases your pain, stop and seek professional guidance.

When Chronic or Severe Neck Pain Needs More Than Stretching

For many people, chronic or severe neck pain is caused by deeper spinal issues – particularly compressed discs or nerves in the cervical spine. In these cases, stretching alone won’t be enough.

That’s where Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) comes in.

⚖️ How NSSD Works

NSSD therapy using the FDA-cleared DRX9000 gently and precisely relieves pressure from spinal discs and nerves by creating negative pressure within the disc space. This allows bulging or herniated discs to retract naturally, rehydrate, and heal.

The treatment is painless, safe, and customized to each patient. Over the course of a carefully designed protocol, patients often experience substantial reductions in pain, improved mobility, and long-term relief without injections or surgery.

🔹 Why Choose Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC?

Dr. Boelk has been helping patients for over 20 years find relief from chronic neck pain without surgery. As a Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor and Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist, he has performed over 65,000 decompression treatments and personally designs each patient’s care plan. His clinic exclusively uses the DRX9000 system, the gold standard in spinal decompression therapy, backed by research from Stanford, Johns Hopkins, Duke Medical Center, and the Mayo Clinic.

Many patients drive and fly in from across the U.S. and internationally to seek Dr. Boelk’s expertise and care. If you’re struggling with ongoing neck pain, you’re not alone – and there is hope.

✅ Ready to See if You Qualify for Care?

We offer no-charge consultations to determine if NSSD is right for you. All patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis, regardless of referral source.

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

Board Certified Doctor of Chiropractic

Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor

Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist

California Licensed Radiology X-ray Doctor

Member, International Disc Education Association

Founder, Spinal Decompression Training Academy

20+ Years Experience

65,000+ Decompression Sessions Performed

If we can help you, we will. If we can’t, we’ll refer you to someone who can.

 

Real Testimonials from Real Patients

"Dr. Boelk & his staff are by far the BEST at spinal decompression. I walked into his office unable to sit to do my job, where I was having to lay each day & 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." — Eren Turk

"Dr. Boelk and his team are the best in the business! I have had lower back problems for over 5 years and been to 6 other doctors seeking options other than surgery. I came in early January not able to bend and walking with a limp. By February I was able to bend again with minimal pain and by March I am now able to bend without any pain and am able to walk normally." — Calder Pearce

"I want to thank Dr. Boelk DC and his staff for treating me with my lower back pain. Prior to my treatment with Dr. Boelk, I had no life. I could not dress myself; I had a hard time driving. Also, I had a hard time walking, standing and sitting. After his series of treatments, I am back to working out and training 5 to 6 days a week. No more pain medication for pain!" — Victor Almazan