Sciatica Treatment Without Surgery – Mira Mesa, CA
If you’re in Mira Mesa and dealing with pain that starts in your lower back and travels down your leg, you are not alone.
Sciatica can feel like:
• Sharp, electric pain into the glute or hamstring
• Burning in the calf
• Numbness or tingling in the foot
• Weakness when standing or walking
• Pain that worsens with sitting
For many patients, the issue is not muscle tightness.
It is nerve irritation caused by disc pressure.
At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, just minutes from Mira Mesa, our focus is identifying whether your sciatica is disc-related and determining if Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression may be appropriate.
What Causes Sciatica in Most Adults?
In the majority of cases we evaluate, sciatica is caused by mechanical compression from:
• A disc bulge
• A disc herniation
• Loss of disc height
• Foraminal narrowing
• Degenerative disc changes
When the disc loses height or pushes outward, it reduces the space where the nerve exits the spine.
That irritation travels down the nerve — which is why you feel symptoms in the leg, not just the back.
Stretching alone does not change disc pressure.
Addressing compression does.
Our Approach to Sciatica in Mira Mesa (Step-by-Step)
1️⃣ Step One: Confirm the Source of the Problem
Your no-charge consultation includes:
• Review of your MRI (if available)
• Orthopedic and neurological testing
• Disc level evaluation
• Movement analysis
• Determination of candidacy
Not everyone qualifies for decompression.
If you are not a candidate, that will be explained clearly.
2️⃣ Step Two: Reduce Mechanical Disc Pressure
If your sciatica is disc-related and you qualify, the next step is reducing disc pressure.
We exclusively use the DRX9000 true spinal decompression system.
This computerized technology is designed to create negative pressure inside the disc, which can help:
• Reduce stress on the affected nerve
• Improve disc hydration
• Increase nutrient exchange
• Restore disc height
• Decrease inflammation
This is not general traction.
It is level-specific decompression guided by imaging and clinical findings.
3️⃣ Step Three: Correct the Underlying Instability
Decompression reduces pressure.
Stability prevents recurrence.
Your care plan may include:
• Core stabilization exercises
• Hip strengthening
• Postural correction
• Controlled mobility training
Without stability, pressure can return.
This is why we integrate active correction into treatment.
4️⃣ Step Four: Monitor and Adjust
Every protocol is customized based on:
• Disc level involved
• Size of protrusion
• Foraminal narrowing
• Presence of spondylolisthesis
• Modic endplate changes
• Overall spinal stability
Progress is tracked and adjustments are made accordingly.
Why Patients From Mira Mesa and Beyond Seek 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 therapy.
It is the primary focus of the practice.
Patients travel not only from Mira Mesa, 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 (Until You’re Evaluated)
1️⃣ Limit prolonged sitting — stand every 20–30 minutes.
2️⃣ Use lumbar support when sitting at work.
3️⃣ Take short walks throughout the day.
4️⃣ Avoid repeated deep bending if it worsens symptoms.
5️⃣ Avoid aggressive stretching if it increases nerve pain.
These steps can reduce irritation but do not correct disc compression.
Next Steps for Sciatica Relief in Mira Mesa
If you’re in Mira Mesa and want to explore a non-surgical approach, follow these steps:
1️⃣ Call (619) 298-0800
2️⃣ Or text (619) 884-8298 after hours
3️⃣ Schedule your no-charge consultation
4️⃣ Bring your MRI or X-rays if available
5️⃣ Review your findings directly with Dr. Boelk before making any decisions
Consultations are no-charge and carry no obligation.
Because many patients travel from outside the area and internationally, appointment times can 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 treatment in Mira Mesa without surgery, the first step is a thorough evaluation.