Sciatica Pain Relief Without Surgery – San Diego, CA
Sciatica is one of the most disruptive and frustrating conditions a person can face. When the pain shoots down your leg, when standing up becomes a challenge, when numbness or tingling interrupts sleep, work, or time with your family — life can feel completely different. What most people don’t realize is that true relief rarely comes from stretching, medications, or injections. Real relief comes from correcting the disc compression that irritates the sciatic nerve.
At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, this is exactly what I help patients with every single day. As a Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor, a Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist, and someone who has personally spent thousands of hours rehabilitating my own spine and my patients’ spines, I use the most advanced, research-supported approach available: Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) using the DRX9000.
Patients travel from Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Montana, Alaska, Mexico, Spain, and the United Kingdom to receive this treatment — because they’ve heard what happens here: real, lasting change.
⭐ Why Sciatica Happens
Sciatica occurs when the spinal discs — the cushions between your vertebrae — compress or bulge outward, creating pressure on the sciatic nerve. This can happen from:
• Disc bulges
• Disc herniations
• Loss of disc height
• Postural strain
• Muscle imbalance
• Repetitive stress
When a disc compresses the nerve, the leg pain begins. The only way to stop the pain for good is to decompress the disc so the nerve can finally calm down.
⭐ How the DRX9000 Fixes Sciatica
My clinic uses seven DRX9000 tables, making it one of the most advanced decompression centers in the country. The DRX9000 is FDA-cleared and backed by research from:
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Stanford University
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Johns Hopkins University
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Duke Medical Center
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Mayo Clinic
Unlike traction or inversion tables, the DRX9000 uses a computer-controlled logarithmic pull pattern that gently and precisely lowers pressure inside the disc, allowing it to retract away from the sciatic nerve.
This process:
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Restores disc space
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Reduces nerve inflammation
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Improves nutrient exchange
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Rehydrates the disc
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Allows true healing to begin
When the pressure comes off the nerve, the body finally has a chance to repair the tissue and reduce the pain.
⭐ Active Therapy = Long-Term Success
While NSSD is powerful, it’s still passive. Long-term stability requires strengthening and balancing the core, hips, and spine. That’s why I incorporate movement-based rehab, posture correction, and mobility work into the long-term recovery plan.
This combination is why patients not only get better — they stay better.
⭐ Real Sciatica Recovery Stories
⭐ Abel T., San Diego, CA — March 22, 2024
“I had really bad back problems to the point I couldn’t sleep, also had pain radiating along the sciatic nerve which ran down one leg from the lower back—caused by an accident.
I came in and talked to Dr. Cassidy about my back problems. He evaluated me and mentioned I was a good candidate for this treatment. After the first 2 decompression sessions my sciatic pain was gone and we were able to work on the root of the problem. I did a total of 24 sessions, after which I was able to start rehabilitation training to strengthen my core.
The office is super nice and the staff’s customer service is above and beyond.
Back and neck issues are horrible to live with—trust me, I know firsthand. I gained weight, took pain killers, went into depression, and had major anxiety. I’m over it now—feeling better, walking, sleeping well, and starting to have a better social life as well.
The experience for me has been nothing but excellent. Dr. Cassidy Boelk is hands down amazing—super glad I came here.”
⭐ Marlo Surovsky, San Diego, CA
“I was so tired of being in pain and felt I had tried all resources. After two unsuccessful cortizone shots in my back (cash out of pocket) recommended by my primary care doctor who assured me that would do the trick, I began asking people about their experience with back surgery. Even my primary care doctor said it might have to be considered. I wanted to stay as far away from the knife as possible.
Sometimes Google is magic...I began to explore other options and found many useful information on spinal decompression. It is not a quick fix. Healing takes time and patience. I am so grateful I found Dr. Boelk and staff at the Spinal Decompression and Chiropractic Center. Of course his 5 star reviews intrigued me. (and he deserves every one of those 5 star reviews).
After a consultation where I never felt rushed and I FELT HEARD I decided to commit to a treatment plan.
I am now pain free after 18 treatments. I plan to continue a maintenance routine as part of my self care goals moving forward and I'm finally feeling zero discomfort.
No meds. Just commiting to Dr. Boelk's recommended treatment plan.”
⭐ Calder Pearce, San Diego, CA — March 7, 2025
“Dr. Boelk and his team are the best in the business! I have had lower back problems for over 5 years and been to 6 other doctors seeking options other than surgery. I came in early January not able to bend and walking with a limp. By February I was able to bend again with minimal pain and by March I am now able to bend without any pain and am able to walk normally.
I am EXTREMELY happy I did not have surgery and found Dr. Boelk. Trust him and the process and he will get you feeling better. He also said from the beginning that if at any stage in the process he felt like progress wasn't happening he would let me know which was not the case with other specialist I have seen in the past so I appreciate that.”
⭐ Kaitelyn H., San Diego, CA
“The care I received at Dr. Boelk’s office was so wonderful. I went from having to lay down for several hours a day, to being able to live my life normally, and even began working up my exercise capacity. I always felt cared about, and there was a lot of feedback. The exercise and information Dr. Boelk provides is so critical to maintaining positive results and pain reduction with increased mobility and freedom. All the staff are so caring, and it’s one of the best decisions I made for my back!”
⭐ If You’re Ready for Relief
I offer a no-charge consultation so we can determine whether you’re a candidate for the DRX9000 and what the best plan would be for your specific condition.
Patients are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, regardless of referral source — whether you were sent by a neurologist, orthopedic surgeon, chiropractor, physical therapist, massage therapist, or you found us on your own.
Because demand is high, openings are limited — but the sooner you start, the sooner your sciatic nerve can finally begin to heal.
⭐ Contact Information
The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123
Office: 619-298-0800
Cell: 619-884-8298
www.SanDiegoBackCare.com
⭐ Credentials
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Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor
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Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist
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Founder, Spinal Decompression Training Academy
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75,000+ decompression treatments performed
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20 years helping patients avoid surgery
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Trains doctors nationwide in DRX9000 protocols
What to Do Next
Because Dr. Boelk personally evaluates each patient and customizes every protocol, availability is limited.
1. Call 619-298-0800
Reserve the next no-charge consultation.
2. Or text 619-884-8298
A fast, direct way to secure a spot.
3. Bring MRI or X-rays
If no imaging exists yet, Dr. Boelk will guide you.
4. Receive a personalized evaluation
Determine whether your extrusion qualifies for the DRX9000 program.
5. Begin a customized plan
Each program is individualized to maximize healing and long-term stability.
The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
📍 5095 Murphy Canyon Rd, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123
📞 619-298-0800
📱 619-884-8298
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com