Pinched Nerve Pain Relief Without Surgery – La Jolla, CA

True Healing with Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression on the DRX 9000

If you’re in La Jolla and struggling with nerve pain that radiates through your neck, shoulders, arms, or legs — or if sitting, standing, or sleeping has become painful — you may have a pinched nerve.
At the #1 Rated Spinal Decompression Clinic in San Diego, patients come from across California and beyond to see Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC, the #1 Rated Spinal Decompression Doctor in San Diego, for lasting, non-surgical relief.

For nearly 21 years, Dr. Boelk has helped thousands of patients avoid surgery and get back to active living through FDA-cleared Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) using the most advanced DRX 9000 systems available.

💥 What Is a Pinched Nerve?

A pinched nerve occurs when pressure from a spinal disc, joint, or surrounding tissue compresses a nerve root. That compression disrupts nerve signaling and can cause sharp, burning, or radiating pain — often accompanied by numbness or weakness in the arms or legs.

Common Causes Include:

• Herniated or bulging discs

• Degenerative disc disease (DDD) or arthritis

• Spinal or foraminal stenosis (narrowing of nerve pathways)

• Poor posture or traumatic injury

When left uncorrected, chronic compression can permanently irritate or damage the nerve. Addressing the root cause of that pressure is essential for lasting relief.

🧠 How Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Works

At our La Jolla clinic, we use the DRX 9000 True Spinal Decompression System, which gently creates negative pressure within the spinal disc to relieve nerve compression and restore natural healing.

This process allows for:

• Retraction of bulging or herniated discs to reduce nerve pressure

• Restoration of spinal imbibition, drawing in oxygen and nutrients for healing

• Improved disc hydration and flexibility

• Reduced inflammation and pain

• Long-term stability through better disc health

Clinical research from Stanford University, Johns Hopkins, Duke Medical Center, and the Mayo Clinic confirms its effectiveness for disc and nerve-related conditions.

⚙️ What to Expect with Care from Dr. Boelk

Every patient receives a fully customized plan based on their specific spinal findings and health goals:

1. Personal Consultation & Evaluation – Dr. Boelk reviews your case and imaging to identify the compressed nerve.

2. Customized DRX 9000 Program – Pull angle, force, and timing are adjusted for your exact disc level.

3. Progressive Care – As healing occurs, settings evolve and stabilization exercises are added.

4. Long-Term Relief – Most patients notice significant pain reduction within the first few weeks of care.

💧 Spinal Imbibition – Healing Naturally

Healthy spinal discs work like sponges, absorbing nutrients through movement and pressure changes (a process called spinal imbibition). When discs are compressed or damaged, this stops — leading to degeneration and pain.

Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression restores that vital motion and nutrient exchange, allowing the disc to re-hydrate and heal naturally — reducing pain and nerve irritation at the source.

🩻 Why We Use Only the DRX 9000

Our center features seven DRX 9000 True Spinal Decompression machines, making us the largest and most experienced decompression clinic in California — and one of the largest in the world.

We use only the DRX 9000 because it is:

• FDA-cleared and research-backed

• Computer-controlled for precise, safe targeting

• Capable of adjusting to each patient’s unique spine

• Clinically proven to relieve disc and nerve compression

Other traction or inversion devices simply cannot match its precision or results.

⭐ Real Patient Success Stories

June 8, 2025 — Amanda S., San Diego, CA
“This review is long overdue. I came here initially with skepticism but also hope—they were my last resort for ongoing back issues after a whiplash injury in 2022. I had tried just about everything… That changed when I started spinal decompression therapy here… I hadn’t felt pain in a while… after just six sessions. The relief this treatment provides has been life-changing.”

September 24, 2025 — Olga S., San Francisco, CA
“Amazing as always!!! A very attentive and detail-oriented doctor… Thanks to this doctor and his approach, I was able to avoid the surgery that had been recommended to me six years ago.”

March 22, 2024 — Abel T., San Diego, CA
“I had really bad back problems to the point I couldn’t sleep… After the first 2 decompression sessions my sciatic pain was gone… The experience for me has been nothing but excellent. Dr. Cassidy Boelk is hands down amazing—super glad I came here.”

September 6, 2024 (Updated Review) — Juliane E., San Diego, CA
“My first few sessions did not seem promising… Dr. Cassidy emailed me personally with a heartfelt apology and addressed my concerns… I continued to finish the 12 sessions… It’s been 2.5 weeks since that last treatment and I have not had any headaches or severe neck pain. I cannot stress how nice and caring the staff really is… Please give this place a chance.”

March 4, 2021 — Modesto Z., Oceanside, CA
“To start, I never thought I would say that I would be pain free. But Dr. Boelk worked his magic… Again pain free and never going back to pain meds… Even after moving across the country he keeps up with his clients and looks out for their future.”

March 28, 2023 — Donnie M., San Diego, CA
“This place is amazing, the staff is friendly… Dr. Boelk is professional, knowledgeable, and truly cares about his patients… These days it is very difficult to find a genuine medical professional… This man is a good dude.”

🏆 Why Patients Choose Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC

• #1 Rated Spinal Decompression Doctor in San Diego, CA

• Board Certified Doctor of Chiropractic

• Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor

• Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist

• California X-Ray Radiology Licensed Doctor

• Member of the International Disc Education Association

• Over 75,000 spinal decompression sessions performed

• 7 DRX 9000 True Spinal Decompression machines in one office

• Largest and most experienced NSSD provider in California and one of the largest globally

• Nearly 21 years specializing exclusively in decompression therapy

• Founder of the Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Training Academy

• Patients travel from across the U.S., Mexico, the U.K., and Spain for care

🧭 Next Steps for Long-Term Relief

If you’re in La Jolla or nearby coastal communities and ready for lasting relief from pinched nerve pain without surgery, here’s how to begin:

1. Call 619-298-0800 during office hours, or text/call 619-884-8298 after hours.

2. Schedule your no-charge consultation — appointments are first-come, first-served and fill quickly.

3. Bring any MRI or X-rays for review.

4. Meet personally with Dr. Boelk, DC to determine if you’re a candidate for Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression.

5. Start your customized program to relieve pressure, heal discs, and get back to living pain-free.

📍 The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego – Serving La Jolla, CA
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123
📞 619-298-0800 | 📱 619-884-8298
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com

Get Fast, Lasting Relief Now — From the #1 Rated Spinal Decompression Doctor and Clinic in San Diego.