Neck Pain from Disc Herniations – Kearny Mesa, CA

 

Why It Happens, What You Can Do, and the Proven Solution Helping Locals Avoid Surgery

 

If you’ve been battling persistent neck pain—especially if it radiates down the arm, causes numbness, or affects your grip strength—you may be dealing with a disc herniation in your cervical spine. This is more common than most people realize and can be incredibly frustrating to live with. While some cases respond to general treatments, many people in Kearny Mesa find real, lasting relief only after addressing the true source of the problem: disc and nerve compression.

 

At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, located just minutes from the heart of Kearny Mesa, Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DCoffers a targeted, non-invasive solution that has helped thousands avoid surgery, eliminate pain, and get back to the lives they love—without injections, drugs, or long recovery times.

 

⚠️ Why Do Cervical Disc Herniations Occur?

A cervical disc herniation happens when the cushion between your neck vertebrae weakens or tears, allowing the soft inner material to push outward. When this disc material presses on surrounding nerves, symptoms like burning, tingling, numbness, weakness, or stabbing pain can occur.

 

This often results from:

• Repetitive stress (like extended computer or phone use)
• Poor posture, especially forward head positioning
• Lifting injuries or sudden trauma
• Natural disc wear over time
• Compression from prolonged sitting or lack of spinal support

 

🏠 What You Can Start Doing at Home Right Now

While professional care is usually necessary to correct a herniated disc, you can support your healing at home with the following:

• Use a supportive pillow to reduce strain while sleeping
• Avoid looking down at your phone—bring it to eye level
• Apply ice for 15–20 minutes at a time to reduce inflammation
• Limit overhead movements and heavy lifting
• Perform only gentle neck movements if pain allows
• Focus on upright posture, especially during computer or driving time

 

These strategies may offer short-term relief—but if the disc remains compressed, symptoms often return or worsen.

 

💡 The Difference-Maker: Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD)

When the problem stems from disc and nerve compression, no amount of massage, stretching, or general adjustments will fully resolve it. That’s why we use Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression with the DRX9000—a specialized, computer-guided treatment that gently separates the vertebrae to reduce disc pressure, promote healing, and relieve nerve irritation.

 

The DRX9000 is FDA-cleared and supported by research from top medical centers including Johns Hopkins, Stanford, Duke Medical Center, and the Mayo Clinic. It is far more precise and effective than general traction or inversion tables.

Here’s how it works:

1. Creates a vacuum-like pressure to help pull disc material back inward
2. Increases fluid and nutrient exchange within the disc
3. Reduces pressure on compressed spinal nerves
4. Allows the body to heal in a more stable, supported position

We’re proud to say we use only the DRX9000 system—because our patients deserve the best, not a substitute.

 

🎯 Why So Many People in Kearny Mesa Seek Out Dr. Boelk

Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC has helped patients avoid surgery and eliminate pain for nearly 20 years. He’s not only a Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor—he’s also the founder of the Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Training Academy, where he trains other doctors nationwide on proper DRX9000 technique and protocols.

 

With over 65,000 spinal decompression sessions performed, his results speak for themselves. Patients regularly travel from other parts of California, the U.S., and even abroad to see him because of his thorough protocols, individualized approach, and consistent outcomes.

 

📞 What to Do Next

Many people delay care, hoping the pain will go away. Unfortunately, herniated discs don’t typically improve without targeted treatment. By reaching out now, you're not just scheduling a consultation—you’re taking a step toward long-term relief, improved function, and avoiding surgery.

 

We offer no-charge consultations to determine if you're a candidate for care. This gives you the chance to ask questions, understand your options, and see if our approach is the right fit—with no pressure, no obligation.

 

📍 The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
Serving Kearny Mesa & surrounding areas
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123
📞 Office: 619-298-0800
📱 Cell: 619-884-8298
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com

 

Why Choose Us:

• Over 65,000 DRX9000 sessions performed
• Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor
• Founder of the Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Training Academy
• Real patients, real results—no gimmicks, no shortcuts
• DRX9000 used exclusively (no generic traction devices)
• Conveniently located near Kearny Mesa with flexible scheduling
• Patients seen on a first-come, first-served basis regardless of referral source

 

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

 

If you're serious about finding a lasting solution—not just temporary relief—call or email today to schedule your consultation. The sooner we identify the root cause, the sooner you can start feeling like yourself again.