Relief for Sciatica Without Surgery In San Diego, CA

If you're struggling with sciatica and want to avoid surgery, you're not alone—and you're not out of options. At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, many patients who were told surgery was their only path have found powerful, lasting relief through Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) and customized rehab under the care of Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC.

What Causes Sciatica?

Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve—often compressed by a bulging or herniated disc—becomes irritated, leading to pain, numbness, or weakness that can radiate from the lower back down through the leg. Other causes may include:

• Degenerative disc disease

• Spinal misalignments

• Muscle imbalances or weakness

• Scar tissue or inflammation near the nerve

Many cases are mechanical in nature, meaning they can be corrected without surgery.

Why Most Back Surgeries Aren’t Always Necessary

Research consistently shows that the majority of sciatica cases can be managed without surgical intervention. While surgery may be needed in rare and severe cases, conservative care using FDA-cleared spinal decompression technology, combined with active rehab, offers highly effective, non-invasive relief for many.

Surgery often addresses symptoms—not the root cause. At our San Diego clinic, we focus on correcting the underlying issues leading to nerve compression.

Why Patients Trust Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC

With over 20 years of experience and 65,000+ spinal decompression treatments performed, Dr. Boelk is one of the most trusted experts in Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression in California.

He is:

• A Board-Certified Doctor of Chiropractic

• A Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor

• A Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist

• A California-Licensed Radiology X-Ray Doctor

• The Founder of the Spinal Decompression Training Academy

• A member of the International Disc Education Association

Dr. Boelk also personally trains other doctors in spinal decompression and has helped patients from Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Montana, Alaska, Mexico, Spain, and the UK.

More Than Just Spinal Decompression

True healing doesn’t happen from machines alone.

That’s why Dr. Boelk integrates:

• Targeted spinal and hip mobility exercises

• Active rehab to correct muscle imbalances

• Core stability routines

• Postural and ergonomic corrections

• Detailed home care instructions to extend results

Each patient receives a fully customized protocol using one of our 7 DRX9000 machines—proven effective by Johns Hopkins, Stanford, Duke, and Mayo Clinic.

Real San Diego Patients. Real Results.

“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 a review out of frustration. To my surprise, Dr. Cassidy personally emailed me with a sincere apology and options to make it right.

I returned, skeptical, but he and his team treated me with full professionalism. I finished my 12 sessions, started working out again, and returned for one more session when I felt a 9/10 flare-up. After one visit, the pain was gone. It’s been weeks, and I haven’t had to take Tylenol since.
This care has been life-changing. Dr. Boelk and the staff truly care. Please give this clinic a chance.”
— Julianne E., San Diego, CA

“I walked into his office unable to sit down to do my job. Within a couple of weeks, I was able to sit, walk, and function again.”
“Dr. Boelk’s empathy and attention are unmatched. He’s lived through back pain himself, which makes him extremely understanding. He makes every patient feel like they’re his only one, even when the clinic is busy.
I was at a low point, and now I feel like I’ve been given my life back. He is, hands down, the best at spinal decompression.”
— Erin T., San Diego, CA

“Dr. Boelk gave me hope when I thought surgery was my only option.”
“After a serious motocross accident, I was being pressured into neck surgery. A friend referred me to Dr. Boelk.

He reviewed my MRI in detail, gave me honest feedback, and didn’t charge me—even though he couldn’t treat me until my fracture healed. He also recommended I get a second opinion. That level of integrity is rare in healthcare. I’ll definitely be back.”
— Jan H., San Diego, CA

📍 Now Accepting New Patients – San Diego, CA
We are currently accepting new patients on a first-come, first-served basis. Whether you were referred by a medical doctor, neurologist, physical therapist, chiropractor, or massage therapist, we do everything we can to accommodate new cases each week without overbooking—so Dr. Boelk has proper time to assess each case thoroughly.

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📍 5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123

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