Rosanne came into our office struggling with severe low back pain and sciatica that had completely taken over her daily life.
At one point, the pain had become so intense that she was heavily relying on opioid medication just to get through the day and was preparing to undergo back surgery.
Like MANY people we see suffering from disc injuries and nerve pain, she felt frustrated, discouraged, and unsure what options she still had left.
Before moving forward with surgery, she decided to explore conservative treatment options first.
Watch Rosanne’s Video Testimonial
“I was preparing for surgery and relying on pain medication just to function. Today I’m back doing the things I love again without surgery.” – Rosanne
At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC and his team focus on helping appropriate candidates suffering from severe sciatica, disc injuries, numbness, tingling, and nerve compression conditions explore conservative treatment options before considering more invasive procedures.
For qualifying patients, treatment programs are customized to help:
Reduce pressure on irritated spinal discs and nerves
Improve movement and flexibility
Improve spinal and core stability
Reduce muscle guarding and compensation patterns
Restore overall function and mobility
Over time, Rosanne gradually began noticing meaningful improvement.
Today, she is back doing the things she loves WITHOUT pain and WITHOUT surgery.
Why Severe Sciatica Happens
Severe sciatica is often associated with irritation or compression of the spinal nerves, commonly caused by:
Disc herniations
Disc bulges
Degenerative disc injuries
Spinal instability
Poor movement mechanics
Excessive pressure within the spine
Many patients are told they simply need medication, injections, or surgery without fully understanding WHY the nerve is irritated in the first place.
That is one reason why proper evaluation matters.
Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC is a:
Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor
Certified Pain Free Performance Specialist
Founder of the Spinal Decompression Training Academy
Doctor with nearly 20 years of experience treating severe disc and nerve-related conditions conservatively
He has personally performed over 100,000 spinal decompression treatments and trains doctors nationwide on advanced decompression protocols and treatment strategies.
Why Our Office Uses the DRX9000
Our office exclusively uses FDA-cleared DRX9000 spinal decompression systems because treatment customization matters significantly when dealing with disc and nerve conditions.
We currently have:
7 DRX9000 spinal decompression units onsite
4 lumbar decompression systems
3 cervical decompression systems
Treatment is individualized based on:
The exact spinal level involved
Severity of the disc injury
Patient tolerance
Positioning and spinal angles
Duration and strength settings
MRI and X-ray findings
Movement and stability evaluations
Many patients who come to our office have already tried:
Traditional chiropractic treatment
Physical therapy
Medications
Injections
Massage therapy
General traction devices
Even spinal decompression elsewhere
Passive Treatment Alone Is Rarely Enough
One of the biggest mistakes we see is relying ONLY on passive treatments.
While Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) can be highly effective for the right patient, long-term improvement often requires addressing:
Core weakness
Hip instability
Poor posture
Muscle imbalances
Faulty movement patterns
That is why our office combines passive decompression with active rehabilitation approaches designed to improve long-term spinal support and stability.
Important: Not Everyone Is a Candidate
⚠️ Not every patient is a candidate for Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression, and not every condition can avoid surgery.
Some cases absolutely require surgical intervention.
The first step is determining:
What is actually causing the pain
Whether conservative treatment is appropriate
Whether we can realistically help
We believe patients deserve honest recommendations and individualized evaluations.
Looking for Severe Sciatica Pain Relief Without Surgery in San Diego?
If you are struggling with:
Severe low back pain
Sciatica
Burning pain down the leg
Numbness or tingling
Disc herniations
Pinched nerves
Difficulty sitting, standing, or walking
Make sure you get evaluated by somebody experienced and knowledgeable in treating these conditions conservatively FIRST before rushing into surgery.
And if you would like to see whether our office may be able to help, we are happy to discuss your situation and determine whether you may be a candidate for treatment.
Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC
Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor
Certified Pain Free Performance Specialist
Founder – Spinal Decompression Training Academy
The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
📍 5095 Murphy Canyon Rd Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123
📞 619-298-0800
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com
📞 24/7 Answering Service Available
📍 Hablamos Español
Why Patients Choose Our Office
Over 100,000 spinal decompression treatments performed
Exclusive use of DRX9000 spinal decompression systems
Nearly 20 years helping patients avoid unnecessary surgery
Customized treatment protocols for each patient
Combination of passive and active rehabilitation approaches
Patients travel from across the U.S. and internationally for care