Spinal Decompression Therapy – San Diego, CA
Patient Experience
“For the first time in 10 years, I am totally pain free. My sciatica is gone and I have no more back pain! I've tried other chiropractic procedures, acupuncture, pain killing drugs, and other type therapies that just did not work. I was one step before back surgery, until I discovered Dr. Boelk's therapy and his procedure, and it's a miracle! My office visits were always so relaxing and comfortable, there was never any pain involved with the therapy. Dr. Boelk and Patty are so welcoming and warm and ready to explain everything that's going on. They both take such good care of you! Thank you Dr. Boelk and Patty!”
— Toni H., San Diego, CA
Source: www.SanDiegoBackCare.com / SoTellUs
Trying to Avoid Injections or Back Surgery?
If you are dealing with ongoing low back pain, sciatica, or disc-related symptoms that keep coming back, there is a strong chance the underlying issue involves pressure within the spinal discs and irritation of nearby nerves.
This is why many people experience:
- Pain with sitting
- Pain traveling down the leg
- Numbness or tingling
- Symptoms that keep returning
The First Step (Most Important)
Before continuing with more treatment, injections, or considering surgery, the most important step is determining:
- What is actually causing the problem
- Whether the disc is involved
- Whether nerve irritation is present
- Whether the correct treatment has been applied
We do not accept every patient.
We only move forward with cases we believe we can genuinely help.
Because of the time required for these evaluations, we limit the number of new patient appointments available each week.
Experience Matters With Disc Injuries
At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC has spent over 20 years helping patients avoid unnecessary surgery whenever possible.
- Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor
- Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist
- Founder – Spinal Decompression Training Academy
- Over 100,000 spinal decompression treatments performed
- Exclusive use of the DRX9000 spinal decompression system
- One of the only clinics in the region with 7 DRX9000 units
- Trains doctors nationwide in spinal decompression protocols
Patients regularly travel from across the United States and internationally—including Mexico, the United Kingdom, and Spain—to receive this level of specialized care.
What the Research Shows
Low back pain remains one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, and many patients do not experience long-term success with surgery or medication alone.
Clinical research on Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression has demonstrated:
- 90.5% of patients reported pain reduction
- Average pain reduction of 4.4 points (6.9 → 2.5)
- Improvements in nerve function
- Improvements in daily activities such as walking, sitting, and standing
Source: Military Medicine, 2025 – Retrospective Study on Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
Why Many Patients Continue to Struggle
Most patients who come into our office have already tried:
- Chiropractic adjustments
- Physical therapy
- Stretching programs
- Medications
- Injections
- Even spinal decompression elsewhere
Some improve temporarily.
Others continue to struggle because the underlying disc pressure has not been properly or consistently addressed.
Patient Experience
“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
Source: www.SanDiegoBackCare.com / SoTellUs
Not All Decompression Is the Same
One of the biggest misconceptions is that all spinal decompression treatments are equal.
There are major differences between:
- Basic traction
- Non-specific decompression
- Fully customized DRX9000 protocols
At our office, the DRX9000 allows us to:
- Target specific disc levels
- Adjust angle and force
- Customize each treatment
- Monitor muscle response in real time
This level of precision is often what determines whether patients improve or continue to struggle.
Out-of-Town Patient Experience
“My name is Ira Smith. I live in Las Vegas and found out about Dr. Boelk’s program here in San Diego and decided to start treatments with him. I’ve had lower back problems since I was very young. I had aggravated my lower back pretty bad again and usually I could do exercises, chiropractic treatment, rest and this time those things would no longer relieve my pain. I would get the sciatic pain shooting down into my leg and foot and would be pretty bad. I found out thru my MRI’s that Dr. Boelk went over with me that I had 5 protruding discs. I did not want to get surgery as I have heard and seen that they don’t always work very well at all. I am 2/3 of the way done with Dr. Boelk’s program and I have zero pain. I pretty much go thru my activities with no pain. As I follow the program it has been absolutely fantastic!”
— Ira Smith, Las Vegas, NV
Source: www.SanDiegoBackCare.com / SoTellUs
Not Everyone Is a Candidate
Spinal decompression is not appropriate for every patient.
“Very nice Dr. and honest! I would definitely recommend anyone who hasn't had metal put in their back in a surgery to go to him and give his program a shot. I believe it would definitely help. Just not in my personal case, as I have a lot of hardware in my back. But I'm glad I took the time to meet with him. It was very informative all around.”
— Toni W., Lake Elsinore, CA
Source: www.SanDiegoBackCare.com / SoTellUs
We will always be honest about whether this is the right fit.
Next Step
If you have been dealing with ongoing back pain, sciatica, or disc-related symptoms and are trying to avoid injections or surgery, the next step is a focused evaluation to determine what is actually causing the problem and whether you are a candidate for treatment.
Appointments are limited each week and scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis so Dr. Boelk can properly determine the best course of action for your condition.
Contact Information
The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123
Office: 619-298-0800
Call/Text: 619-884-8298
www.SanDiegoBackCare.com
Next Step: Disc & Nerve Evaluation – Find Out What’s Actually Causing Your Pain
If you’ve been dealing with ongoing back pain, sciatica, or disc-related symptoms and are trying to avoid injections or surgery, the next step is not guessing—it’s getting a clear answer.
At our office, this starts with a Disc & Nerve Evaluation, where Dr. Boelk personally determines whether you are actually a candidate for treatment and what is truly driving your symptoms.
What We Do First (No-Charge Portion)
We begin with a no-charge consultation that includes:
- A detailed review of your health history and symptoms
- Review of any prior MRI or imaging (if available)
- A discussion of what you’ve tried and what has or hasn’t worked
- A clear explanation of what may be causing your pain
- Determining whether you may be a candidate for care
👉 This initial step is focused on clarity and direction, not committing you to treatment.
If Appropriate, We May Recommend Further Testing
If additional information is needed to properly evaluate your condition, we may recommend:
- A focused physical examination
- Digital X-rays (if clinically necessary)
👉 These are not part of the no-charge consultation, and any costs are reviewed with you before moving forward.
During The Full Evaluation Process, We Determine:
- Whether the disc is the primary source of your pain
- Whether nerve irritation or compression is present
- What movements or positions affect your symptoms
- Whether DRX9000 spinal decompression is appropriate
- Whether you are a candidate for treatment
- What a customized plan would look like if you qualify
- What realistic expectations should be
- Or if another approach would be better for your condition
⚠️ Important
We do not recommend treatment for every patient.
This process is designed to determine:
- if you are a candidate
- if this approach makes sense
- and if we believe we can genuinely help
Because of the time and attention required, we only reserve a limited number of new patient evaluation slots each week.
How To Request Your Evaluation
If you want to understand what’s actually causing your pain and whether this is the right next step:
📞 Call or text: 619-298-0800
📱 Office cell: 619-884-8298
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com
👉 Most patients tell us they wish they had done this step sooner instead of continuing treatments that weren’t addressing the real problem.