Neck Pain from Disc Herniations – La Jolla, CA

 

A Trusted Non-Surgical Solution for Long-Term Relief

 

Neck pain that stems from a herniated disc can be more than just uncomfortable—it can interfere with sleep, limit your mobility, and make daily activities difficult. If your pain radiates into your shoulders or arms, causes tingling or numbness in your hands, or flares up with certain head movements, there’s a strong chance you’re dealing with a cervical disc herniation.

 

At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, just a short drive from La Jolla, patients have access to one of the most proven and precise treatments available for disc-related neck pain—Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) using the FDA-cleared DRX9000.

 

Led by Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC, a Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor with over 20 years of experience, our clinic specializes in helping patients who have tried everything else finally get the relief they’ve been searching for.

 

🧠 What Causes a Herniated Disc in the Neck?

Your cervical spine is made up of vertebrae separated by discs that provide cushioning and flexibility. When one of these discs weakens, tears, or shifts out of place, it can push against nearby nerves. This is what causes the intense, sometimes debilitating symptoms that often accompany a disc herniation.

Common causes include:

• Long hours at a desk or computer with forward head posture
• Previous whiplash or sports injuries
• Age-related disc wear and degeneration
• Improper lifting mechanics
• Chronic spinal compression from poor ergonomics or daily habits
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Unfortunately, many people overlook the early signs until the condition becomes severe.

 

🏠 Simple At-Home Steps to Support Your Neck

If you suspect your neck pain is disc-related, these at-home strategies may help manage symptoms while you explore treatment:

• Keep your screens at eye level to reduce stress on the neck
• Use a firm, supportive pillow to maintain proper alignment while sleeping
• Apply cold therapy to calm inflammation (15–20 minutes per session)
• Avoid heavy lifting, especially overhead
• Maintain upright posture and avoid slouching or cradling your phone
• Only perform neck exercises if cleared by a professional

 

While these tips can reduce discomfort, they won’t fix a herniated disc—especially if nerve compression is involved. That’s where targeted treatment becomes essential.

 

💡 How Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) Helps Herniated Discs Heal

Our clinic uses the DRX9000, a precision-based spinal decompression system that gently stretches and decompresses the cervical spine. Unlike traction or inversion methods, this system is backed by research from institutions like Stanford, Johns Hopkins, Duke, and Mayo Clinic—and it’s specifically designed to target herniated and bulging discs.

 

DRX9000 Spinal Decompression Can:

• Relieve pressure on nerves by reducing disc bulges
• Create negative pressure within the disc, helping reabsorb displaced material
• Increase nutrient and oxygen delivery to damaged discs
• Promote healing and reduce inflammation without medication or surgery

Many patients experience significant relief within just a few weeks, especially when the treatment is part of a complete, personalized care plan.

 

💼 Why So Many Patients from La Jolla Trust Dr. Boelk

Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC is a Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor and Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialistwho has helped patients avoid surgery for nearly two decades. He’s completed over 65,000 spinal decompression sessions and is widely regarded as one of the top experts in the country for treating disc injuries non-surgically.

 

What makes Dr. Boelk’s approach different is his precise customization. Every session is tailored to the patient’s unique condition, spinal level, and response to care. He doesn’t rely on one-size-fits-all programs or shortcuts.

He also founded the Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Training Academy, where he teaches other doctors nationwide how to properly deliver effective decompression care using the DRX9000.

 

📞 Ready to Start? Here’s How to Take the First Step

Every week, people from La Jolla and surrounding areas contact our clinic after trying everything else—physical therapy, chiropractic adjustments, injections, even surgery consults—without real progress. What many of them find is that their pain was disc-related all along, and no one had addressed the source of the problem.

We offer no-charge consultations to determine whether you're a good candidate for care. These are done in person and include a thorough assessment of your symptoms, health history, and treatment goals. If we believe we can help, we’ll explain exactly how and what your next steps would look like.

 

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

 

Why Choose Our Clinic:

• Over 65,000 DRX9000 decompression sessions completed
• Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor & national trainer
• DRX9000 used exclusively (no generic machines or outdated traction)
• Trusted by patients from all over San Diego and beyond
• No-charge consultations available
• First-come, first-served evaluations—regardless of referral source

 

If you're serious about resolving your disc-related neck pain, we’re here to help. Call or text us today to schedule your consultation and get started on the path toward lasting relief. You don’t have to live with neck pain—and you don’t have to face surgery as your only option.

 

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