Severe Neck Pain Relief Without Surgery – La Jolla, CA
Severe neck pain can slowly erode your day-to-day life—disrupting sleep, limiting focus at work, and making simple activities uncomfortable. When neck pain begins to radiate into the shoulders, arms, or hands, or is paired with numbness, tingling, or weakness, the underlying issue is often disc-related compression in the cervical spine.
Many people in and around La Jolla are told injections or surgery are inevitable. In reality, surgery is not always necessary when disc pressure and nerve irritation are addressed correctly.
At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC provides advanced Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) for patients seeking neck pain relief without surgery—using precise protocols designed to reduce disc pressure and calm irritated nerves.
Understanding the Source of Severe Neck Pain
The cervical spine contains seven vertebrae separated by discs that allow motion and absorb stress. With prolonged sitting, repetitive strain, postural stress, or injury, these discs can lose hydration, bulge, or herniate. When disc changes occur, nearby nerves may become compressed.
Symptoms commonly include:
- Persistent or sharp neck pain
- Pain traveling into the shoulder, arm, or hand
- Tingling or numbness in the fingers
- Weakness or reduced grip strength
- Neck stiffness and limited range of motion
- Headaches that originate at the base of the skull
Treatments that fail to address disc pressure often result in short-lived relief.
Neck Pain Relief Without Surgery in La Jolla
True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression is not the same as basic traction. When performed correctly using FDA-cleared DRX9000 technology, decompression applies controlled, computer-guided pull cycles that lower pressure insidethe disc.
This process may:
- Reduce pressure within compressed cervical discs
- Encourage bulging or herniated disc material to retract
- Improve disc hydration and nutrient exchange
- Decrease irritation to cervical nerve roots
The objective is to create a healthier disc environment so healing can occur—rather than simply masking symptoms.
What Patients With Neck Disc Issues Are Saying
Chris Townson
02/11/2020
“Dr. Boelk has been there for me. Herniated disc in my lower back herniated disc in my neck and just plain too much sitting at a desk Don’t consider surgical options untill you’ve talked to Dr. Boelk Period end of story!”
Jose Mejia
01/25/2022
“The Doc is the best he has brought my back from the most horrible back pain I ever had his expertise with decompression is the best and would refer him to anybody that goes through back and neck issues I am so glad I found him thank you so much Doc”
Why La Jolla Patients Seek Out Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC
Dr. Boelk’s practice is not a general chiropractic or physical therapy clinic. Care is focused almost exclusively on spinal decompression and disc-related conditions, allowing for a depth of experience and precision that few offices can match.
Equally important, decompression is treated as a passive therapy that must be paired with active rehabilitation—including spinal biomechanics education, posture correction, and stability work—so improvements are more likely to hold long-term.
Because of this focused approach, patients frequently travel from across San Diego County, out of state, and internationally to receive care.
Who May Qualify for Cervical Spinal Decompression?
Not everyone is a candidate, and that selectivity is intentional. During a no-charge consultation, Dr. Boelk evaluates:
- Detailed clinical exam findings
- Neurological and orthopedic testing
- MRI or X-ray imaging when available
- Symptom history and response to prior care
If decompression is not appropriate, patients are told honestly. The goal is always the right care for the right patient.
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
Next Steps Toward Lasting Relief
If you’re dealing with disc pain, nerve compression, or chronic neck issues, now is the time to take action before the condition becomes harder to correct.
Here’s how to get started:
- Call (619) 298-0800 or text (619) 884-8298 after hours
- Schedule your no-charge consultation to determine if you qualify for DRX9000 spinal decompression
- Bring your MRI or X-rays if available
- Review your exam findings directly with Dr. Boelk so you can make an informed decision
Because availability is limited and many patients travel in from out of state and overseas, appointments fill quickly. Securing your spot early helps ensure timely evaluation and care.
📍 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 you were referred by a medical doctor, neurologist, orthopedic surgeon, 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 the necessary time to personally evaluate whether you’re a candidate for Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression and whether your case can be accepted for care.