Sciatica Nerve Pain Relief Without Surgery – San Diego, CA
Sciatica can be brutal.
It’s not just “back pain.”
It can feel like burning, electric pain down the leg, numbness in the foot, cramping in the calf, weakness when walking, or pain that spikes the moment you sit.
Many patients come to us after weeks, months, or even years of trying other options — stretching, physical therapy, chiropractic adjustments, massage, medications, or injections — only to find the symptoms keep returning.
In many cases, sciatica is not a mystery.
It is a pressure problem.
When a disc bulges or loses height, it can irritate or compress the nerve root that becomes the sciatic nerve.
If the pressure is reduced correctly, the nerve often calms down.
That’s the focus of our care.
What Sciatica Actually Is (And Why It Doesn’t Go Away “Just From Stretching”)
Sciatica describes symptoms caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve pathway, most often from disc-related issues in the lower back.
Common disc-related causes include:
• Disc bulges
• Disc herniations
• Degenerative disc height loss
• Foraminal narrowing (reduced space where the nerve exits)
This is why many people notice:
• Pain is worse with sitting
• Pain improves slightly with standing or walking
• Pain flares when bending forward or tying shoes
• Numbness or tingling can travel into the foot
If the nerve is being irritated mechanically, symptom relief often requires addressing the mechanical cause — not just treating the area where the pain is felt.
What We Would Be Treating in Sciatica Cases
In disc-related sciatica cases, the primary goal is to reduce pressure at the disc level that is irritating the nerve root.
That is done through:
• Reducing disc pressure
• Improving spinal biomechanics
• Increasing disc hydration and nutrient exchange
• Decreasing nerve irritation and inflammation
This is exactly where true Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression is often helpful — when used with proper protocols and correct patient selection.
How Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Works (And Why the Machine Matters)
Not all “decompression” is the same.
True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression is a computerized treatment designed to create negative pressure inside the disc.
That negative pressure can:
• Reduce stress on the nerve
• Support disc rehydration
• Improve movement of fluids and nutrients
• Lower mechanical irritation
At our clinic, we only use the DRX9000 because it is a true spinal decompression system with precise programming and reproducible protocols.
The difference is not the word “decompression.”
The difference is whether it is true decompression performed with the correct machine, settings, and clinical strategy.
Why Patients Travel for This Level of Care
Dr. Cassidy Boelk is a Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor and Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist with nearly 21 years specializing exclusively in decompression care.
He has performed over 100,000 spinal decompression treatments.
The clinic operates 7 DRX9000 true spinal decompression machines in one facility — the largest known provider in California.
This is not an add-on service.
It is the primary focus of the practice.
Protocols are customized based on:
• Disc level
• Protrusion size
• Foraminal narrowing
• Spondylolisthesis presence
• Modic changes
• Biomechanical stability
Patients travel not only from San Diego, but also from Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Montana, Alaska, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Spain seeking this specialized approach.
Real Patient Experiences
“For the first time in 10 years, I am totally pain free. My sciatica is gone and I have no more back pain! I've tried other chiropractic procedures, acupuncture, pain killing drugs, and other type therapies that just did not work. I was one step before back surgery, until I discovered Dr. Boelk's therapy and his procedure, and it's a miracle! My office visits were always so relaxing and comfortable, there was never any pain involved with the therapy. Dr. Boelk and Patty are so welcoming and warm and ready to explain everything that's going on. They both take such good care of you! Thank you Dr. Boelk and Patty!”
— Toni H., San Diego, CA
“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
“I was having pain radiating down my legs — I couldn’t sleep or walk normally. After treatment, I’m back to shoveling snow, teaching, walking… I can live again. It was absolutely worth traveling from Alaska to see Dr. Boelk and his team!”
— Lynn C., Alaska
“I had really bad back problems to the point I couldn’t sleep… After the first 2 decompression sessions my sciatic pain was gone… I did a total of 24 sessions… I’m over it now—feeling better, walking, sleeping well, and starting to have a better social life as well. Dr. Cassidy Boelk is hands down amazing—super glad I came here.”
— Abel T., San Diego, CA
What You Can Do at Home (While You’re Waiting to Be Seen)
These are general, safe steps many sciatica patients find helpful:
• Avoid long periods of sitting — stand up every 20–30 minutes
• Use a small lumbar support when sitting
• Short walks are often better than prolonged rest
• Avoid aggressive hamstring stretching if it increases nerve symptoms
• If bending forward triggers symptoms, minimize repeated flexion (laundry, deep couch sitting, toe touches)
These steps won’t “fix” a disc problem — but they can reduce daily flare-ups.
Next Steps Toward Lasting Relief
If you’re in San Diego and dealing with sciatica, disc pain, nerve compression, or chronic back and leg symptoms, early action matters.
Here’s how to begin:
Call (619) 298-0800 or text (619) 884-8298 after hours.
Schedule your no-charge consultation to determine if you qualify for DRX9000 spinal decompression.
Bring your MRI or X-rays if available.
Review your findings directly with Dr. Boelk and learn your options before making a decision.
Consultations are no-charge and carry no obligation.
Because availability is limited and many patients travel from outside the area and internationally, appointments fill quickly.
About Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC
• Board-Certified Doctor of Chiropractic
• Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor
• Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist
• California X-Ray Radiology Licensed Doctor
• Member, International Disc Education Association
• Founder, Spinal Decompression Training Academy
• Over 100,000 Spinal Decompression Treatments Performed
• 7 DRX9000 True Spinal Decompression Machines in One Clinic
• Largest Known Provider of Spinal Decompression in California
• Nearly 21 Years Specializing Exclusively in Decompression Care
• Rated #1 Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Office in San Diego
📍 The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123
📞 Office: (619) 298-0800
📱 Text Line: (619) 884-8298
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com
Referral Policy
Whether referred by a neurologist, orthopedic surgeon, medical doctor, chiropractor, physical therapist, massage therapist, attorney, or through a friend or family member, all patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
This ensures Dr. Boelk has adequate time to personally evaluate whether you are a candidate for Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression and whether your case can be accepted for treatment.
If you are searching for sciatica relief without surgery in San Diego, the first step is a thorough evaluation.