Non-Surgical Treatments for Degenerative Disc Disease – San Diego, CA

Why Spinal Decompression with the DRX9000 May Be the Best Long-Term Solution

If you’ve been diagnosed with Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) and are living with chronic back or neck pain, you may have been told that surgery is your only option. The truth is, for many patients, it isn’t.

At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, we offer a non-invasive alternative that has helped thousands avoid surgery and find long-term relief: Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) using the advanced, FDA-cleared DRX9000 system. Led by Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC, a Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor with over 65,000 decompression treatments performed, our clinic provides ethical, personalized care designed for real results.

🔍 What Is Degenerative Disc Disease?

DDD is not a disease, but rather a condition where the intervertebral discs—the spongy cushions between your spinal bones—begin to break down. This can happen due to age, injury, genetics, or poor movement patterns.

As discs degenerate, they may lose height, hydration, and flexibility, leading to:

• Chronic back or neck pain

• Nerve impingement and radiating pain

• Decreased mobility

• Muscle spasms and inflammation

• Increased risk of disc bulges or herniations

🌀 How Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Helps

NSSD works by gently stretching the spine in a precise and controlled way using the DRX9000. This process:

1. Creates negative pressure within the disc

2. Draws nutrients, oxygen, and hydration back into the disc to support healing

3. Relieves pressure off spinal nerves

4. Reduces inflammation and irritation

5. Restores disc height and space over time

6. Promotes natural disc healing and spinal function

This treatment is comfortable, effective, and requires no downtime—unlike surgery.

🚫 Why Surgery May Not Be Necessary

Surgery for DDD often involves removing part of the disc or fusing segments of the spine, which can reduce motion and increase wear on nearby discs. While surgery is sometimes necessary, it's often recommended too quickly, before safer, more conservative options are explored.

Many of our patients come to us after being told they need surgery. In many of those cases, they didn’t—and they avoided it completely with spinal decompression.

⚖️ Who Qualifies for NSSD?

Not every patient with DDD is a candidate for Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression. At our clinic, we perform a detailed consultation and exam to determine if this treatment is right for you. If it’s not, Dr. Boelk will refer you to a trusted surgical specialist.

This honesty and integrity are exactly why patients trust us—and why so many come back even after trying other providers.

💬 Real Patient Testimonials

"I came in with severe pain, defeated, almost crying, and unable to hold up a bottle of water or lift a barbell. Now I’m able to do that and so much more."
"My first few sessions didn’t go as expected, and I left. But Dr. Boelk reached out personally, apologized, and invited me back with a plan to address my concerns. I returned, and I’m so glad I did. I completed the sessions, got back to working out, and even when I pushed myself too hard, one decompression session reset everything. I’ve had no severe pain since. They truly care."
— Julianne E., San Diego, CA

"Dr. Boelk and his staff are by far the BEST at spinal decompression."
"I walked into the clinic unable to sit, having to lie down at work. Within a couple of weeks, I was sitting comfortably again. What really stands out is Dr. Boelk’s empathy—he’s lived through disc injuries himself. He treats every patient like they’re his only one. The care is thorough, compassionate, and professional. I recommend him 110%."
— Erin T., San Diego, CA

"He didn’t try to sell me anything. He just helped."
"After a motocross injury, I went to Dr. Boelk. He looked at my MRI, gave me guidance, and didn’t charge me because treatment couldn’t begin until I was healed. He even suggested getting a second opinion from a neurosurgeon. That kind of honesty is rare. I’ll be back when I’m ready."
— Jan H., San Diego, CA

🏥 Why Choose Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC?

Dr. Boelk’s care philosophy is built on honesty, results, and individualized care. With 20+ years of experience and tens of thousands of decompression sessions completed, he has earned a reputation as one of the most trusted experts in the field.

Patients travel from Arizona, Oregon, Utah, Nevada, Alaska, Mexico, Spain, the UK, and beyond to receive care at our San Diego clinic.

📞 Ready to Find Out If You're a Candidate?

We offer no-charge consultations to see if Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression is right for you.

📍 The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123
📞 Office: (619) 298-0800
📱 Cell/Text: (619) 884-8298
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com

🎓 Why You’re in Good Hands with Dr. Boelk:

• ✅ Over 20 years of experience treating disc conditions

• ✅ 65,000+ spinal decompression sessions performed

• ✅ Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor

• ✅ Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist

• ✅ Founder, Spinal Decompression Training Academy

• ✅ California Board Certified Chiropractor

• ✅ California X-ray Radiology Licensed

• ✅ Member, International Disc Education Association