Sciatica Pain San Diego, CA
If you are searching for sciatica pain San Diego, CA, you are likely dealing with sharp, burning, or shooting pain that travels from your lower back into your hip, buttock, or leg. For many people, this pain worsens with sitting, driving, standing, or walking—and it can make daily life and holiday travel miserable.
Sciatica is not a muscle problem. In most cases, it is caused by compression of a spinal nerve, often due to disc bulges, herniations, disc dehydration, or loss of disc height. Without addressing the pressure on the nerve itself, symptoms often persist or worsen over time.
With the holidays approaching, many patients choose to act now rather than push through weeks of increased sitting, travel, and stress that can significantly aggravate sciatica symptoms.
Why Sciatica Pain Often Gets Worse Over Time
Sciatica pain rarely resolves on its own when the underlying cause is disc compression. As spinal discs lose hydration or continue to bulge, nerve pressure can increase—leading to more frequent flare-ups, leg pain, weakness, numbness, or difficulty sleeping.
Holiday activities such as long car rides, flights, standing for extended periods, or even sitting through meals can intensify symptoms. Addressing the problem early can help reduce irritation before symptoms escalate further.
Non-Surgical Treatment for Sciatica Pain
At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, sciatica care focuses on reducing pressure at the disc and nerve level, not masking symptoms.
Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression using the FDA-cleared DRX9000 is designed to gently reduce spinal disc pressure, promote disc hydration, and relieve irritation on affected nerves. Care is fully individualized based on MRI findings, X-rays, exam results, and how your spine responds over time.
Not everyone is a candidate—but for properly selected patients, decompression can provide meaningful relief without surgery or injections.
What Patients Say About Sciatica Care
“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
This experience highlights how addressing nerve compression directly can resolve long-standing sciatica that has failed multiple other treatments.
“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
This reflects how recurrent disc-related sciatica can improve when nerve pressure is reduced rather than repeatedly managed with temporary solutions.
“I decided to see Dr. Boelk after a pretty gnarly motocoss neck injury. At the Hospital I was at, I felt I was getting pressured into a surgery which I refused. A friend of a friend referred him after Dr. Boelk successfully treated his broken back.
Dr. Boelk is a compassionate individual who truly cares about his patients. He looked at my MRI images, explained what he saw and potential routes for recovery. He could not treat me as I have to wait until the fracture in my neck heals, but the level of professionalism, compassion, caring and knowledge displayed by him was exceptional. He also recommended to seek an additional opinion form another neurosurgeon. My experience was that he really cares and he's not someone who would take advantage of the situation someone's in (unlike some other doctors). I will definitely be back and already recommended him to others as well! Thank you Dr. Boelk!”
— Jan H., San Marcos, CA
This emphasizes the importance of proper case selection and ethical decision-making when evaluating spinal conditions.
“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
Many patients are willing to travel when they are seeking relief from severe sciatica that limits their quality of life.
“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.”
— Abel T., San Diego, CA
This illustrates the importance of combining decompression with stabilization and rehabilitation for lasting results.
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
Next Steps Toward Lasting Relief
If you’re dealing with disc pain, nerve compression, or chronic neck or back issues, now is the time to take action before your condition becomes harder to correct.
Here’s how to get started:
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Call (619) 298-0800 or text (619) 884-8298 after hours.
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Schedule your no-charge consultation to find out if you qualify for DRX9000 spinal decompression.
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Bring your MRI or X-rays if available.
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Review your exam findings with Dr. Boelk and learn about your treatment options so you can make an informed decision.
👉 Consultations are no-charge and carry zero obligation.
Because availability is limited and many patients travel in from out of state and overseas, appointments fill quickly, so securing your spot early ensures timely evaluation and care.
📍 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
🌐 Website: www.SanDiegoBackCare.com
Referral Policy
Whether you were referred by a medical doctor, neurologist, orthopedic surgeon, 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 the necessary time to personally evaluate whether you’re a candidate for Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression and whether your case can be accepted for care.