Severe Neck Pain Treatments in San Diego, CA – What Really Works?

If you’re suffering from severe neck pain, you’re not alone—and you’re probably searching for more than temporary relief. Many patients who visit our clinic in San Diego have tried pain medications, injections, chiropractic adjustments, or even physical therapy—yet still experience intense pain that interferes with daily life.

What’s often missed?
👉 The real root of the problem.

Most Severe Neck Pain Starts in the Discs

While not all neck pain is disc-related, a vast majority of severe cases are caused by disc issues in the cervical spine—such as disc herniations, bulges, degeneration, or spinal stenosis. These conditions lead to compression of the spinal nerves or spinal cord, causing symptoms like:

• Sharp or burning neck pain

• Radiating pain into the shoulders or arms

• Numbness, tingling, or weakness

• Headaches or dizziness

• Pain that worsens with movement or sleep

When the spinal discs are involved, adjustments and massage alone usually aren't enough. We need a way to actually relieve the pressure on those discs.

Why Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) Is So Effective

This is where Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) comes in. At our Kearny Mesa clinic, we use the industry-leading DRX9000C cervical decompression system.

Unlike general traction or inversion tables, the DRX9000C:

• 📍 Targets the specific disc that’s causing the issue

• 💡 Uses computer-controlled, real-time feedback to monitor and adjust 13x per second

• 🧠 Creates a true decompression effect by relaxing spinal muscles—not triggering them

• 🧰 Is backed by research from Stanford, Johns Hopkins, Duke, and the Mayo Clinic

This allows us to reduce disc pressure, increase nutrient flow to the area, and help the disc begin to rehydrate and heal—without surgery, drugs, or injections.

It’s Not Just the Machine—It’s How You Use It

While many clinics offer spinal decompression, what sets us apart is how we utilize it.

At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, every patient is given a custom-tailored protocol. Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC doesn’t rely on generic plans or one-size-fits-all setups. He personally evaluates, monitors, and adjusts each treatment to match your specific needs.

From the initial screening and movement testing, to what happens before, during, and after each decompression session, everything is dialed in to maximize results.

We also integrate:

✔️ Cervical spine mobility training
✔️ Stability and posture correction
✔️ Muscle activation and neuromuscular retraining
✔️ Individualized rehab for long-term improvement

This full-spectrum approach is why so many of our patients achieve results—even after other treatments have failed.

Why Patients Drive and Fly to See Dr. Boelk

With over 21 years of clinical experience and more than 65,000 decompression sessions performed, Dr. Boelk has become one of the most sought-after spinal decompression specialists in the country.

He is:

• ✅ A Board Certified Doctor of Chiropractic

• ✅ A Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor

• ✅ A Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist

• ✅ Founder of the Spinal Decompression Training Academy

• ✅ A former severe disc patient himself—who used the same methods to recover

Patients come from across California, the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Spain, and the U.K. to receive his care, because they know the difference experience makes.

What Our Patients Are Saying

"Dr. Boelk and his team are the best in the business! I have had lower back problems for over 5 years and been to 6 other doctors seeking options other than surgery. I came in early January not able to bend and walking with a limp. By February I was able to bend again with minimal pain and by March I am now able to bend without any pain and am able to walk normally. I am EXTREMELY happy I did not have surgery and found Dr. Boelk."
– Calder Pearce, San Diego, CA

"I was so tired of being in pain and felt I had tried all resources. After two unsuccessful cortisone shots, my primary doctor told me surgery might be my only option. I wanted to avoid surgery at all costs. After committing to Dr. Boelk’s spinal decompression plan, I am now completely pain-free! I plan to continue maintenance sessions to keep myself feeling great."
– Marlo Surovsky, San Diego, CA

"I travel from the UK to see Dr. Boelk and his wonderful team. I have 3 bulging discs, and one was pressing on my sciatic nerve. The spinal decompression treatments have kept me active and pain-free. I wouldn't go anywhere else!"
– Lisa S., United Kingdom

Schedule Your Consultation

If you're suffering from severe neck pain and want to avoid surgery or long-term medications, we may be able to help. But not everyone is a candidate—which is why we offer a no-cost, no-obligation consultation to see if you're a good fit for our care.

📍 The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123 (Kearny Mesa)

📞 Call: 619-298-0800
📲 Text: 619-884-8298
🌐 Visit: www.SanDiegoBackCare.com

Don’t live with the pain. Let’s uncover the cause—and create a plan to fix it the right way.
No drugs. No surgery. Just results.

“After months of trying everything else, I finally found relief here. Dr. Boelk helped me avoid surgery and I feel better than I have in years.”
– Toni W., San Diego, CA

“I was flying in from Alaska for treatment because it’s the only thing that worked. The care is genuine and the results are real.”
– Lynn C., Alaska

“Dr. Boelk’s process is different than anything else I’ve tried—and it works. I had nerve pain down my leg, and it’s completely gone.”
– Modesto Z., Oceanside, CA