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SCIATICA SPECIALIST – SAN DIEGO, CA
Burning Leg Pain? Foot Numbness? Sciatica That Won't Go Away?
If you're searching for a Sciatica Specialist in San Diego, there's a good chance you've already tried a few things.
Maybe you've tried:
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Physical Therapy
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Chiropractic Care
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Massage Therapy
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Stretching
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Medications
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Injections
Yet the pain keeps returning.
Many patients who visit The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego report:
✔ Burning Pain Down The Leg
✔ Foot Numbness
✔ Tingling In The Toes
✔ Difficulty Sitting
✔ Difficulty Driving
✔ Difficulty Sleeping
✔ Pain When Walking
✔ Pain When Standing Up
For some patients, the pain becomes so severe that simple activities like grocery shopping, working, traveling, or spending time with family become difficult.
"THE SCIATICA IS GONE AND I'M ALMOST BACK TO NORMAL"
“I have had a wonderful experience with Dr. Boelk and his staff at the Spinal Decompression and Chiropractic Center of San Diego. They have a great protocol and the best decompression machines. I’ve been to other places with sub par machines and didn’t get any benefit. Dr. Boelk is very attentive and cares about each person, you can see it in how he interacts with everyone. Been undergoing treatment for about 12 sessions now and the sciatica is gone and I’m almost back to normal, didn’t think it would ever heal but even after the first session I had tremendous relief and could sleep mostly pain free for the first time in months. Definitely worth the investment! Thank you!”
— Michael Langsdale, San Diego, CA
BEFORE YOU AGREE TO ANOTHER INJECTION OR SURGERY...
If you've been diagnosed with sciatica, a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or are experiencing burning leg pain, foot numbness, or tingling, Dr. Cassidy Boelk may be able to help determine whether conservative treatment options still exist.
During a No-Charge Consultation, Dr. Boelk will personally:
✔ Review Your MRI (If Available)
✔ Discuss What May Actually Be Causing Your Sciatica
✔ Explain Whether He Believes You May Be A Candidate For Treatment
✔ Tell You Honestly If He Does NOT Believe He Can Help
Not every patient qualifies.
Not every patient can avoid surgery.
Some patients are referred elsewhere because Dr. Boelk believes another treatment approach is more appropriate.
Because Dr. Boelk personally performs consultations and MRI reviews himself, consultation availability is limited each week.
WHAT ACTUALLY CAUSES SCIATICA?
Many patients believe sciatica is a diagnosis.
In reality, sciatica is a symptom.
The most common causes Dr. Boelk sees include:
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Herniated Discs
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Disc Extrusions
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Disc Bulges
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Degenerative Disc Disease
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Foraminal Stenosis
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Spinal Stenosis
When an injured disc begins irritating a nearby nerve, symptoms may travel:
✔ Into The Buttock
✔ Down The Thigh
✔ Into The Calf
✔ Into The Foot
✔ Into The Toes
This is why some patients have severe leg pain even though the actual problem originates in the lower back.
WHY MANY SCIATICA TREATMENTS ONLY WORK TEMPORARILY
Patients frequently say:
"The injection helped for a while."
"Physical therapy helped temporarily."
"The pain came back."
Many treatments can provide relief.
However, if the underlying disc injury continues affecting the nerve, symptoms often return.
This is one reason many patients spend months or years cycling through different treatment options.
WHY SCIATICA FROM A DISC INJURY CAN BECOME CHRONIC
One of the biggest challenges with spinal discs is their limited blood supply.
Unlike muscles and many other tissues, discs rely heavily on:
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Fluid Exchange
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Nutrient Diffusion
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Oxygen Diffusion
Think of a sponge.
When a sponge remains compressed, it becomes difficult for water and nutrients to move through it.
Many spine specialists believe a similar process may occur within injured spinal discs.
This may help explain why some disc injuries continue causing symptoms long after the original injury occurred.
7 THINGS DR. BOELK WOULD DO IF HE PERSONALLY HAD SCIATICA
1. Avoid Prolonged Sitting
2. Walk Frequently Throughout The Day
3. Avoid Repeated Bending And Twisting
4. Stay Hydrated
5. Temporarily Reduce Heavy Compression Exercises
6. Pay Attention To Sleeping Position
7. Get The Correct Diagnosis Before Choosing Treatment
"IT MADE ME WANT TO CRY IT HURT SO BAD"
**“I have been dealing with back pain for several years. It got so bad that I had surgery 5 years ago for a bulging disc. About 5 months ago the disc bulged again hitting my sciatic nerve creating pain in my legs that made me want to cry it hurt so bad. After trying so many other options I was fortunate enough to find the spinal decompression and chiropractic center of San Diego. After just a few sessions I noticed a difference. Now after being there for the past few months I'm able to go about my normal life again.
What a blessing it was to find a Dr that genuinely cares and knows how to help people in my situation. Thank you Dr Boelk!”**
— Anthony K., San Diego, CA
WHY PATIENTS SEEK OUT DR. BOELK FOR SCIATICA
✔ Nearly 22 Years Of Clinical Experience
✔ Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor
✔ More Than 100,000 Spinal Decompression Treatments Performed
✔ 7 DRX9000 Systems
✔ Founder, Spinal Decompression Training Academy
✔ Patients Travel From Throughout California, Other States, Mexico, Canada, England, And Spain
Still wondering whether a herniated disc may be causing your sciatica? Read: Herniated Disc Specialist – San Diego, CA
REQUEST A NO-CHARGE CONSULTATION
If you've been diagnosed with sciatica and would like Dr. Boelk to personally review your MRI and determine whether conservative treatment options may still be available before considering another injection or surgery, a No-Charge Consultation may be appropriate.
The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center Of San Diego
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123
619-298-0800