Sciatica Pain That Won’t Go Away – San Diego, CA
Patient Experience
“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
Source: www.SanDiegoBackCare.com / SoTellUs
👉 After years of failed treatments and being close to surgery, Toni was able to fully eliminate her sciatica and back pain.
Next Step: Sciatica & Disc Evaluation – Get Clear Answers First
If your sciatica or back pain hasn’t gone away, the next step is not trying more random treatments—it’s understanding what is actually causing it.
At our office, we begin with a Sciatica & Disc Evaluation, where Dr. Boelk works through your case to determine whether your symptoms are coming from a disc issue, nerve irritation, or something else entirely.
What’s Included in the No-Charge Evaluation
- A detailed review of your health history and symptoms
- A discussion of what you’ve already tried (and why it may not have worked)
- Review of any prior MRI or imaging (if available)
- A clear explanation of what may be causing your pain
- Determining whether you may be a candidate for care
👉 This step is focused on clarity and direction, not committing you to treatment.
During This Process, We Determine
- Whether your symptoms are coming from a disc issue
- Whether nerve irritation or compression is present
- What movements or positions affect your symptoms
- Whether a more targeted approach is needed
- Whether you are a candidate for care
- What a customized plan would look like if appropriate
- What realistic expectations should be
- Or if another approach would be better for your condition
⚠️ We do not recommend treatment for every patient.
Only patients we believe we can genuinely help are accepted into care.
Because of the time and attention required, we reserve a limited number of new patient evaluation appointments each week.
Why Sciatica Sometimes Doesn’t Go Away
This is one of the most frustrating situations patients deal with.
You may feel:
- better for a short period
- then symptoms return
- sometimes worse than before
Many people are told it’s:
- tight muscles
- inflammation
- posture
But in many cases, the real issue is:
👉 Ongoing pressure within the spinal disc that continues to irritate the nerve
If that pressure is not consistently reduced, symptoms tend to return.
Why Many Treatments Only Provide Temporary Relief
Most treatments focus on:
- muscles
- joints
- inflammation
While those can help temporarily, they may not fully address the problem if the source is disc-related pressure.
This is why many patients come in saying:
“I’ve tried everything… and it keeps coming back.”
Experience Matters With Sciatica Cases
At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego:
Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC has spent over 20 years focusing specifically on disc-related conditions and nerve pain.
- Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor
- Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist
- Founder – Spinal Decompression Training Academy
- Over 100,000 spinal decompression treatments performed
- Exclusive use of DRX9000 spinal decompression systems
- One of the only clinics in the region with 7 DRX9000 units
Patients travel from across the United States and internationally—including Mexico, the United Kingdom, and Spain—to receive this level of specialized care.
What the Research Shows
Low back pain and sciatica are among the leading causes of disability worldwide.
Clinical research on Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression has demonstrated:
- 90.5% of patients reported pain reduction
- Average pain reduction of 4.4 points (6.9 → 2.5)
- Improvements in nerve function
- Improvements in daily activities such as walking, sitting, and standing
Source: Military Medicine, 2025 – Retrospective Study on Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
Major institutions such as Johns Hopkins, Duke Medical Center, and Mayo Clinic continue to emphasize conservative, non-surgical approaches when appropriate before considering invasive procedures.
Patient Experience
“Dr. Boelk has been a life saver. Have had constant lower back and sciatica pain for over 8 plus months, no pills helped and on track for multiple shots but with the treatment given I have found relief and down to zero pain. As a firefighter that relies on his body to help others and the results I have experienced it's totally worth looking into what Dr. Boelk can do for you.”
— Joshua T., San Diego, CA
Source: www.SanDiegoBackCare.com / SoTellUs
👉 After months of constant pain and failed treatments, Joshua was able to return to full function without injections.
Out-of-Town Patient Experience
“My name is Lynn. I am from Alaska, and I just want to say it was totally worth taking a trip to go to the Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego. I was having pain radiating down my legs, I couldn’t sleep, I could barely walk. After treatment I am back to shoveling snow, teaching school, taking walks. So, I just want to thank Dr. Boelk and the clinic, you guys are wonderful, and you have created such a wonderful, friendly, kind and truly caring atmosphere. I highly encourage anybody that might be considering spinal decompression therapy, it really makes a difference.”
— Lynn C., Alaska
Source: www.SanDiegoBackCare.com / SoTellUs
👉 Severe limitations improved to full daily function after traveling out of state for care.
Not Everyone Is a Candidate
Spinal decompression is not appropriate for every patient.
“Very nice Dr. and honest! I would definitely recommend anyone who hasn't had metal put in their back in a surgery to go to him and give his program a shot. I believe it would definitely help. Just not in my personal case, as I have a lot of hardware in my back. But I'm glad I took the time to meet with him. It was very informative all around.”
— Toni W., Lake Elsinore, CA
Source: www.SanDiegoBackCare.com / SoTellUs
👉 You will always be told honestly whether this is the right fit—or not.
Request Your Sciatica & Disc Evaluation
If your sciatica hasn’t gone away and you’re looking for a clear answer on what’s actually causing it, the next step is to schedule a Sciatica & Disc Evaluation.
📞 Office: 619-298-0800
📱 Call/Text: 619-884-8298
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com
📍 The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123
👉 Most patients tell us they wish they had done this step sooner instead of continuing treatments that weren’t addressing the real problem.