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Sciatica Relief at Home – What Actually Helps (and What Doesn’t) – San Diego, CA

Patient Experience

“There is not enough room to explain the relief Dr. Boelk has brought to me and my entire family. I found him after a year of sciatic pain. Couldn't play the sports I loved, no hockey, golf or surfing. The pain shooting from my hip to my left foot was to the point of unbearable. I had been visiting chiropractors since I was 18, temporary relief, but nothing consistent. Acupuncture helped a bit, physical therapy was unmanageable. I couldn't get a solid night sleep and didn't care to go on. But Then I met the Dr! I tell people regularly, he saved my life.
It was a regular routine of adjuments and excersises. A change of life patterns but 110% worth every effort. I have since had my wife, daughter, mother, father and multiple friends and clients visit Dr. Boelk. All thanking me for the referral. Last one was my firefighting friend that had horrible sciatica. He is now on the recovery train.
So without a doubt, if you are on the verge of surgery, don't do it until you give this Dr a chance to examine you 1st. He is honest, he will tell you if you are beyond repair.
I trust him with my life and my back. So should you!”
— Jayson Yavorsky, San Diego, CA

👉 Severe, life-limiting sciatica that affected sleep, sports, and daily life improved after failing multiple treatments and being close to surgery.

Next Step: Sciatica & Disc Evaluation — Get a Clear Answer First

If your sciatica is not improving—or keeps coming back—the next step is not trying random stretches or exercises.

👉 It’s understanding what is actually causing the nerve irritation

At our office, we begin with a Sciatica & Disc Evaluation, where Dr. Boelk personally works through your case.

What You Get During This Evaluation

Full review of your symptoms and history
Discussion of everything you’ve already tried
MRI review and explanation (if available)
Identification of whether the disc is involved
Assessment of nerve irritation or compression
Movement testing to identify triggers
Clear explanation of your condition
Determination if you are a candidate

What We Determine

Is your pain truly sciatica or something else
What is causing the nerve irritation
Whether disc pressure is involved
Why your symptoms are not improving
Whether you are a candidate for care
What a customized plan would look like

👉 This evaluation is provided at no charge and is designed to give you clarity before making any decisions.

⚠️ We only accept patients we believe we can genuinely help
⚠️ A limited number of new patient appointments are available each week

📞 619-298-0800
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com
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🎥 Watch: 3 Simple Things That MAY Help Sciatica at Home

Sciatica is NOT always just a “tight muscle.”

In many cases, the sciatic nerve may actually be irritated due to pressure coming from the low back or spinal disc.

In this video, Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC explains 3 simple things that may help calm symptoms at home for some people:

✅ 1. Stop Aggressively Stretching the Leg

Overstretching can irritate the nerve further
Especially if the source is coming from the disc
This is one of the most common mistakes patients make

✅ 2. Take Short, Frequent Walks

Movement helps reduce stiffness
Improves circulation
Can help calm nerve sensitivity

👉 Even 5–10 minutes at a time can help

✅ 3. Try Gentle Movements That Reduce Irritation

Not all exercises are beneficial
The right movement depends on your condition
Certain positions may temporarily relieve pressure

⚠️ Important:
Not every stretch or exercise is right for every condition.

If symptoms:

worsen
travel further down the leg
or include numbness or weakness

👉 you should get evaluated by someone experienced in disc and nerve conditions

Why Sciatica Is Often Misunderstood

Many people are told their pain is from:

tight hamstrings
muscle imbalance
inflammation

But in many cases, the real issue is:

👉 pressure from a spinal disc irritating the nerve

This Is Why Symptoms Can:

travel down the leg
worsen with sitting
improve temporarily but come back
not respond to stretching

How Treatment Actually Works

When disc pressure is involved, treatment needs to:

reduce pressure inside the disc
relieve irritation on the nerve
allow the area to calm down
restore proper movement

At our office, we use Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) along with active rehabilitation to address both the cause and long-term stability.

Passive + Active Care Matters

Passive care:

reduces pressure
calms nerve irritation

Active care:

improves stability
corrects movement
prevents recurrence

👉 This combination is what leads to better long-term outcomes

Experience Matters

Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC:

Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor
Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist
Founder – Spinal Decompression Training Academy
Founding Member – American Spinal Decompression Society
Member – International Disc Education Association
Over 100,000 decompression treatments performed
One of the only clinics with 7 DRX9000 units

Patients travel from across the U.S. and internationally—including Mexico, the UK, and Spain—for this level of care.

Patient Experience

“My name is Ira Smith. I live in Las Vegas and found out about Dr. Boelk’s program here in San Diego and decided to start treatments with him. I’ve had lower back problems since I was very young. I had aggravated my lower back pretty bad again and usually I could do exercises, chiropractic treatment, rest and this time those things would no longer relieve my pain. I would get the sciatic pain shooting down into my leg and foot and would be pretty bad.
I found out thru my MRI’s that Dr. Boelk went over with me that I had 5 protruding discs. I did not want to get surgery as I have heard and seen that they don’t always work very well at all. I am 2/3 of the way done with Dr. Boelk’s program and I have zero pain. I pretty much go thru my activities with no pain. As I follow the program it has been absolutely fantastic! I have been thru physical therapy, chiropractic programs, I went to the hospital and they told me I have 1 bad disc, but I found out I had 4 more bad discs as well. The treatment has relieved the pain and is not painful at all. This can be the starting point for anyone with back pain to get their life back.”
— Ira Smith, Las Vegas, NV

👉 Severe multi-disc sciatica improved significantly after failing multiple treatments and avoiding surgery.

Request Your Sciatica & Disc Evaluation

If your sciatica is not improving—or you’re unsure what is actually causing it—the next step is to get a clear answer.

What You Get

Clear diagnosis
MRI review and explanation
Understanding of your condition
Determination if you are a candidate
A structured plan if appropriate

👉 This evaluation is provided at no charge and gives you clarity before making any decisions.

📞 619-298-0800
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com
📍 5095 Murphy Canyon Rd Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123
🕘 24/7 answering service
🗣️ Hablamos Español

👉 Most patients wish they had done this sooner instead of continuing to deal with ongoing nerve pain.

Get Fast Pain Relief Now

Schedule a Complimentary, No-Charge, No-Obligation Consultation or to submit a question, simply fill out the form to the right and click submit.

(619) 298-0800