Shooting Leg Sciatica Pain Relief – La Jolla, CA

For many residents of La Jolla, shooting pain that runs down the leg is more than discomfort — it is life-changing. This pain, often caused by sciatica, can feel like burning, stabbing, or electricity radiating from the lower back into the hips and legs. It interferes with walking, sitting, sleeping, and even simple daily activities.

At the Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, patients are finding real relief from sciatica without the risks of surgery. Led by Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC, a Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor and Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist, the clinic has become the largest known provider of spinal decompression in California. Over the past 21 years, Dr. Boelk has performed more than 75,000 decompression sessions, helping patients from La Jolla and far beyond.

Why Sciatica Causes Shooting Leg Pain

Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed in the lower spine. Some of the most common causes include:

• Herniated Discs pressing directly on the nerve

• Bulging Discs shifting outward and narrowing space

• Degenerative Disc Disease thinning the discs over time

• Weak Core Muscles and Postural Stress creating uneven pressure

• Failed Surgeries leaving scar tissue or persistent compression

This compression produces sharp shooting pain, tingling, numbness, and weakness down the leg.

Why La Jolla Patients Choose This Clinic

Many clinics advertise “decompression” but rely on traction tables or inversion devices that cannot achieve true results. At this San Diego clinic serving La Jolla, only the FDA-cleared DRX9000 systems are used. These machines are:

• Proven in Research – Documented by Stanford, Johns Hopkins, Duke, and Mayo Clinic

• Highly Precise – Targeting the exact damaged disc

• Consistently Effective – Helping patients avoid surgery after other treatments have failed

With seven DRX9000 decompression machines in one office, patients in La Jolla have access to the highest level of care available.

Patient Results Speak for Themselves

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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

Active Therapy for Long-Term Relief

Spinal decompression is highly effective, but it is a passive therapy. To ensure results last, active rehabilitation is included as part of care:

• Core stability training

• Hip strengthening and mobility drills

• Postural retraining

• Balance and functional movement correction

This combination gives patients not only relief from pain but also stability, mobility, and the ability to return to active living.

More Patient Experiences

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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

Why Patients Travel to This Office

While many patients come from La Jolla and surrounding San Diego neighborhoods, others fly and drive from across the country and world, including Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Montana, Alaska, Mexico, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The clinic’s reputation for excellence, advanced equipment, and track record of results makes it a destination for those who want the best in spinal decompression care.

Final Words From Patients

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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

Take Action Today

Living with shooting leg sciatica pain in La Jolla does not have to mean living with surgery. Every patient at the Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego begins with a no-charge consultation. During this time:

• Medical history and imaging are reviewed

• The likely cause of pain is explained

• It is determined whether the patient is a candidate for decompression

• A customized plan is discussed if the case is accepted

Appointments are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and spots fill quickly due to high demand from La Jolla and beyond. Patients are encouraged to call today to secure a consultation and learn if they qualify for care.

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