Shooting Leg Sciatica Pain Relief – Kearny Mesa, CA

Shooting pain that radiates from the lower back down the leg is one of the most common and debilitating signs of sciatica. For many people in Kearny Mesa, this pain feels sharp, electrical, or burning, often interfering with walking, sitting, standing, and even sleeping.

At the Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, patients are finding relief from this type of sciatica pain without the risks and downtime of surgery. Under the care of Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC, a Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor and Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist, the clinic has become the largest known provider of Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) in California. Over nearly 21 years, Dr. Boelk has performed more than 75,000 decompression sessions, helping patients from across San Diego and around the world.

What Causes Shooting Leg Sciatica Pain?

Sciatica is not a single diagnosis—it is a symptom of nerve compression in the lower spine. Some of the most common causes include:

• Lumbar Disc Herniations – When a disc ruptures and presses on the sciatic nerve.

• Disc Bulges – A weakened disc shifts outward and pinches the nerve root.

• Degenerative Disc Disease – Thinning discs collapse and reduce nerve space.

• Postural Imbalances and Weak Core Muscles – These place additional stress on the lumbar spine.

• Failed Back Surgery – Scar tissue or unresolved compression may continue to irritate the nerve.

This nerve pressure produces the hallmark symptoms of sciatica, such as sharp shooting pain, numbness, tingling, and leg weakness.

Why This Kearny Mesa Clinic Uses Only the DRX9000

Not all decompression machines are created equal. Many clinics rely on traction tables or inversion devices that cannot provide true decompression. At this Kearny Mesa area clinic, only the FDA-cleared DRX9000 systems are used. These machines are:

• Backed by Research – Documented in studies from Stanford University, Johns Hopkins, Duke Medical Center, and the Mayo Clinic.

• Precise – Capable of targeting the specific spinal disc causing nerve compression.

• Effective – Many patients achieve lasting relief even after other treatments have failed.

With seven DRX9000 machines in one office, the clinic is uniquely positioned to provide timely, high-quality care for patients suffering from sciatica.

How Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Works

The DRX9000 gently stretches the spine using computer-controlled technology, creating a negative pressure inside the spinal discs. This helps to:

• Retract bulging or herniated discs away from nerves

• Restore hydration and nutrients to the discs

• Relieve compression of the sciatic nerve

• Encourage natural disc healing

Treatments are non-invasive, comfortable, and require no recovery time.

Patient Experience in Kearny Mesa

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*“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. Trust him and the process and he will get you feeling better. He also said from the beginning that if at any stage in the process he felt like progress wasn't happening he would let me know which was not the case with other specialist I have seen in the past so I appreciate that.”*
– Calder Pearce, San Diego, CA

The Importance of Active Therapy

While spinal decompression is highly effective in reducing nerve compression, it is considered a passive therapy. For lasting relief, the clinic combines decompression with active rehabilitation programs, which include:

• Core stabilization training

• Hip mobility and strengthening exercises

• Postural correction

• Functional movement retraining

This comprehensive approach ensures that patients not only get out of pain but also regain stability and reduce the risk of future flare-ups.

More Patient Success Stories

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*“I was so tired of being in pain and felt I had tried all resources. After two unsuccessful cortizone shots in my back (cash out of pocket) recommended by my primary care doctor who assured me that would do the trick, I began asking people about their experience with back surgery. Even my primary care doctor said it might have to be considered. I wanted to stay as far away from the knife as possible.

Sometimes Google is magic...I began to explore other options and found many useful information on spinal decompression. It is not a quick fix. Healing takes time and patience. I am so grateful I found Dr. Boelk and staff at the Spinal Decompression and Chiropractic Center. Of course his 5 star reviews intrigued me. (and he deserves every one of those 5 star reviews).

After a consultation where I never felt rushed and I FELT HEARD I decided to commit to a treatment plan.
I am now pain free after 18 treatments. I plan to continue a maintenance routine as part of my self care goals moving forward and I'm finally feeling zero discomfort.
No meds. Just commiting to Dr. Boelk's recommended treatment plan.”*
– Marlo Surovsky, San Diego, CA

Why Patients Travel for Sciatica Relief

Although many patients are from Kearny Mesa and greater San Diego, people also travel long distances for care. Patients have come from Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Montana, Alaska, Mexico, Spain, and the United Kingdom to receive treatment at this clinic. The combination of advanced technology, clinical expertise, and consistent results has made it a destination for sciatica relief.

Final Patient Reflections

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“I travel from the UK to see Dr Boelk and his wonderful team . I have 3 bulging disc and one is touching the nerve. I have the spinal decompression treatment and it really helps keep me in my active life . I will not go to anyone else for back treatment, this place is number one and they genuinely care about their patients.”
– Lisa S., United Kingdom

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“The care I received at Dr. Boelk’s office was so wonderful. I went from having to lay down for several hours a day, to being able to live my life normally, and even began working up my exercise capacity. I always felt cared about, and there was a lot of feedback. The exercise and information Dr. Boelk provides is so critical to maintaining positive results and pain reduction with increased mobility and freedom. All the staff are so caring, and it’s one of the best decisions I made for my back!”
– Kaitelyn H., San Diego, CA

Next Steps

All patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis, whether referred by neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, chiropractors, physical therapists, or other healthcare providers.

Every new patient begins with a no-charge consultation, which includes:

• A detailed review of their history and any imaging

• An explanation of what may be causing their pain

• Determination of candidacy for decompression care

• Clear treatment recommendations if the case is accepted

All costs and options are explained before any treatment begins.

The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego

📍 5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123
📞 Office Phone: 619-298-0800
📱 Office Cell: 619-884-8298
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com

About Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC

• Board Certified Doctor of Chiropractic

• California Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic

• Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor

• California X-ray Radiology Licensed Doctor

• Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist

• Member of the International Disc Education Association

• Over 75,000 spinal decompression sessions performed

• 7 DRX9000 true spinal decompression machines in one office

• The largest known provider of spinal decompression in California

• Nearly 21 years specializing exclusively in decompression care

• #1 rated Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression office in San Diego

• #1 rated spinal decompression doctor in San Diego