Severe Low Back Pain & Sciatica – Avoiding Surgery with Conservative Treatment – San Diego, CA

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Patient Experience

**“Rosanne came into our office struggling with severe low back pain and sciatica.

At one point, she was heavily relying on opioid medication just to get through daily life and was preparing to undergo back surgery.

Like MANY people we see dealing with disc injuries and nerve pain, she felt frustrated, discouraged, and unsure what options she still had left.

After undergoing a customized treatment program focused on reducing pressure on the irritated discs and nerves — while also improving movement, stability, and overall function — things gradually began to improve.

Today, Rosanne is back doing the things she loves WITHOUT pain and WITHOUT undergoing surgery.”**

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👉 Severe low back pain and sciatica requiring medication and leading toward surgery improved through a structured, non-surgical approach focused on disc and nerve relief.

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

If you’re dealing with severe low back pain, sciatica, numbness, or nerve-related symptoms, the most important step is not guessing…

👉 It’s understanding what is actually causing the problem

At our office, we begin with a Low Back & Sciatica Evaluation, where Dr. Boelk personally works through your case to determine whether your symptoms are coming from a disc issue, nerve irritation, or another source.

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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-based testing
• Clear explanation of your condition
• Determination if you are a candidate for care

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What We Determine

• Is your pain disc-related or not
• Is nerve pressure present
• Why your symptoms are not improving
• Whether you are a candidate for care
• What a customized plan would look like
• What realistic expectations should be
• Or if another path is more appropriate

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

⚠️ Not every patient is a candidate
⚠️ Not every condition can avoid surgery
⚠️ We only accept patients we believe we can genuinely help

📞 619-298-0800
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com
🕘 24/7 answering service
🗣️ Hablamos Español

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🎥 Watch: Real Patient Story – Severe Sciatica & Avoiding Surgery

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Why Stories Like This Matter

Many patients we see are in a similar position:

• Severe, ongoing pain
• Relying on medication
• Being told surgery is the next step
• Feeling like they are running out of options

👉 But in SOME cases, conservative care may still be an option

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What Was Different About This Approach

Instead of only focusing on symptoms, treatment focused on:

✔ Reducing Disc Pressure

• Addressing the source of nerve irritation
• Creating space for the affected nerve

✔ Improving Movement

• Identifying patterns that aggravate the condition
• Teaching safer, more efficient movement

✔ Building Stability

• Strengthening the core and supporting structures
• Helping prevent the issue from returning

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Why This Matters for Sciatica

Sciatica is NOT always just a “tight muscle.”

In many cases:
👉 The sciatic nerve is being irritated due to pressure from a disc in the low back

This is why symptoms can:

• travel down the leg
• worsen with sitting
• not respond to stretching
• keep coming back

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What You Can Try at Home (Safely)

If you’re dealing with sciatica:

✅ Do:

• Take short, frequent walks
• Change positions often
• Use good posture when sitting
• Stay hydrated

⚠️ Avoid:

• Aggressively stretching the leg
• Prolonged sitting
• Movements that increase pain
• Ignoring worsening symptoms

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Important

If your symptoms:

• are getting worse
• travel further down the leg
• include numbness or weakness

👉 You should be evaluated by someone experienced in disc and nerve-related conditions

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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 spinal 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.

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Request Your Low Back & Sciatica Evaluation

If you’re dealing with severe pain and trying to avoid surgery, the next step is to get a clear answer on what’s actually causing it.

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What You Get

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

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

📍 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
🗣️ Hablamos Español

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👉 Many patients wish they had explored this option sooner before moving toward more invasive procedures.