Spinal Decompression Therapy for Sciatica and Disc Bulges, Kearny Mesa, CA
Sciatica and disc bulges are some of the most common, yet debilitating, conditions that affect the lower back and legs. While these conditions can often be improved with medication and physical therapy, a more targeted and effective treatment is often sought after. Enter spinal decompression therapy, a revolutionary non-surgical technique that is becoming increasingly popular as a solution. In this article, we'll delve into the intricacies of sciatica and disc bulges, and explore why spinal decompression is highly effective for treating these conditions.
Understanding Sciatica and Disc Bulges
Sciatica
Sciatica is not a medical diagnosis in itself; rather, it is a symptom of an underlying medical condition, often related to the lower back. It manifests as a radiating pain along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back through the buttocks and down each leg. The pain can be sharp, burning, or accompanied by numbness and tingling.
Disc Bulges
A disc bulge occurs when the outer fibers of a spinal disc weaken, allowing the inner material to protrude outwards. While disc bulges are commonly asymptomatic, they can cause pain when they exert pressure on nearby nerves, such as the sciatic nerve.
The Theory Behind Spinal Decompression
Spinal decompression therapy uses a specialized table to gently stretch the spine. The primary goal of this procedure is to create negative intradiscal pressure, which aids in:
Retracting the herniated or bulging disc material.
Improving nutrient diffusion into the disc.
This relieves pressure off pinched nerves and improves blood flow, promoting natural healing.
Why Spinal Decompression Works Well for Sciatica and Disc Bulges
Targeted Treatment
Unlike medications that offer temporary relief but don't address the root cause, spinal decompression targets the affected area directly. By alleviating the pressure on the discs and nerves, it helps in eliminating the source of pain.
Non-Surgical and Safe
Surgery can be risky, expensive, and often necessitates a long recovery period. Spinal decompression offers a non-surgical alternative that is safe and effective, with little to no recovery time needed.
High Success Rate
Several studies have shown the effectiveness of spinal decompression therapy, especially for conditions like sciatica and disc bulges. Patients often report significant improvement after undergoing a series of decompression treatments.
Holistic Healing
While targeting the affected disc or nerve, spinal decompression also promotes an overall well-being by improving spinal health. This often results in improved posture and a lower likelihood of future spinal issues.
For patients suffering from sciatica and disc bulges, spinal decompression offers a targeted, non-surgical, and highly effective treatment option. By addressing the root causes of these conditions, this therapy provides not just symptomatic relief but also promotes long-term spinal health. If you are struggling with either of these conditions, consult with a certified spinal decompression doctor to see if this treatment is suitable for you.
Rated the #1 Spinal Decompression office in San Diego for many reasons. Here is a quick guide to finding the best office when searching for Spinal Decompression:
1. Does the office specialize In Spinal Decompression or is it just one of many multiple treatments they offer? We have seen many patients come from other offices who said they are specialists and experts in spinal decompression but only treat 3 or 4 patients a day on decompression.
2. Is the doctor or staff actually getting the patients on the treatments? Spinal Decompression is a specialized skill and requires daily decision making and protocols vary from person to person, it is not a one size fits all approach. Many patients come from different offices and inform us they were getting decompression but it was done by the staff and many times they are in pain when on the tables. The treatments should not be painful but feel good.
3. Is the doctor Certified? There are many doctors who are utilizing spinal decompression who are not certified. It is best to see someone who took the time and learned the process and is certified.
4. Do they have a good reputation and reviews that report the doctor and office and staff are looking out for the patient and there is a common theme of the doctor caring and wanting the best for their patients?
5. Experience? How long has the office been utilizing spinal decompression? How many sessions have they performed? You want to see someone who has a lot of experience and knowledge in their field when looking for spinal decompression offices.
Our office has been specializing in NSSD, Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression for the past 19 years. Everyday we perform 40-50 sessions. Every single decompression session is performed by our doctor and not our staff. He determines the settings and has unique protocols for each patient that is dynamic.
If you are searching for help with your herniated disc then you may want to continue reading for the next few minutes. Our office specializes in herniated discs and we have been helping people just like you avoid surgery and spinal injections for the past 19 years. With over 30,000 treatments performed, we are the #1 Rated Spinal Decompression Office in San Diego and our clinic director and founder, Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC is a certified Spinal Decompression doctor and extremely knowledgeable when it comes to disc herniations.
He has injured his own neck and back multiple times from sports injuries and surfing injuries and has developed some unique and successful protocols.
NSSD treatment is gentle, computer assisted and the protocols which Dr. Boelk DC has developed over the last 19 years spending thousands of clinical hours developing are specific and unique to each patient that walks into his office on a daily basis. He has dedicated his practice to specializing in True Spinal Decompression with DRX 9000 machines as they are the premier and research based tables in which studies for spinal decompression are performed. The capabilities of these machines is far superior than that of traction tables and other brands of decompression machines.
“This place is amazing; the staff is friendly and I'd recommend this place to anyone who needs it. I recently discharged from the military with quite a few injuries, and extremely bad back pain. Since then, I have seen dozens of incompetent doctors that have had no real interest in treating me, only interest is selling me the next pill or vaccine.
Dr. Boelk is not one of those doctors, this man is professional/ knowledgeable and truly cares about his patients. I have had nothing short of a great experience in this office. His nurse Megan is also very polite and caring for their patients.
These days it is very difficult to find a genuine medical professional, so when I do find them, I feel that the world needs to know. This man is a good dude.” - Donnie Martin, San Diego, CA
"I decided to see Dr. Boelk after a pretty gnarly motocross neck injury. At the Hospital I was at, I felt I was getting pressured into a surgery which I refused. A friend of a friend referred him after Dr. Boelk successfully treated his broken back.
Dr. Boelk is a compassionate individual who truly cares about his patients. He looked at my MRI images, explained what he saw and potential routes for recovery. He could not treat me as I have to wait until the fracture in my neck heals, but the level of professionalism, compassion, caring and knowledge displayed by him was exceptional. He also recommended to seek an additional opinion form another neurosurgeon.
My experience was that he really cares and he's not someone who would take advantage of the situation someone's in (unlike some other doctors). I will definitely be back and already recommended him to others as well! Thank you Dr. Boelk!-- Jan H.
If you are looking for some help and some answers, then we may be the office for you, don't give up hope, you may still be helping with this amazing treatment and technology.
Serious inquiries only please. For a no-charge, no-obligation consultation, call our office at 619-298-0800.
*Due to demand, regardless of referral from family physician, neurologist, orthopedic surgeon or chiropractor patients are seen on a first come first serve basis.
We are 5 star rated on over 200 reviews. Dr. Boelk utilizes methods that solved his severe neck and low back pain and disc herniations. Dr. Boelk holds the following licenses and certifications:
-#1 Rated Spinal Decompression Office In San Diego
-Board Certified Doctor of Chiropractic
-California Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic
-Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor
-California X-ray Radiology Licensed Doctor
-Pain Free Performance Specialist
-The International Disc Education Association Member
“My name is Lynn. I am from Alaska, and I just want to say it was totally worth taking a trip to go to the Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego. I was having pain radiating down my legs, I couldn’t sleep, I could barely walk.
After treatment I am back to shoveling snow, teaching school, taking walks. So, I just want to thank Dr. Boelk and the clinic, you guys are wonderful, and you have created such a wonderful, friendly, kind and truly caring atmosphere. I highly encourage anybody that might be considering spinal decompression therapy, it really makes a difference.”
-Lynn C.
-Alaska
"Dr. Boelk & his staff are by far the BEST at spinal decompression. I walked into his office unable to sit to do my job, where I was having to lay each day & within a couple of weeks he helped me with being able to sit again. His attention to you & the way he will make you feel is unparalleled. First of all, he has suffered from some severe back issues, so his empathy is very high. Secondly, he is extremely caring & genuinely wants to help people. I've never worked with a doctor who has cared as much and made me feel like I was his only patient before. There would be 4 people there at the same time, and he still made me feel this way. I guess I just cannot thank him enough & cannot recommend him enough. He is an angel on earth. If you visit him, please listen to him & follow his instructions. He knows what's best for you. " - Erin T, California
Hi my name is Mercedes Bautista. I found out about this treatment on the internet and I came because I was searching for a doctor for my friend. I have always had low back problems, so Dr. Boelk suggested that I have an MRI done. I decided to go ahead and do it and what I found out was astonishing. Dr. Boelk told me I had a bulging disc and that my discs were dehydrated.
I went home very surprised and even scared.
That night with my husband I cried. My husband and I both talked about it and decided that the finances were worth getting my back fixed. The next thing we had to figure out was how I was going to get here, because I live in El Centro.
So we decided we were going to rent a car and I travel here 4 times a week. The girls here are wonderful and very awesome. They make you feel like family, it’s an extremely relaxing environment. I feel better and I have recommended this treatment to my family and friends. Thank You !
- Mercedes Bautista, El Centro, CA
"I came in with extreme back pain, resulting in days where it was difficult to get out of bed. There were moments where I would be walking and then my back would lock up. I thought it was something I have dealt with in the past but this lasts the entire month of July. I finally dedicated myself to finding the long term solution.
I came to Dr. Boelk unsure about the process, but after he identified exactly what my ailment was, I felt confident that this was the long term solution I was looking for. I instantly felt better and Dr. Boelk kept encouraging me to trust the process and understand it will take time to feel 100%. I am now pain free and honestly feel stronger, even a little taller. I highly recommend you visit Dr. Boelk." - Ming T., California
We are the #1 Rated Spinal Decompression Office in San Diego and one of the few offices that have their clinic director and head doctor Certified In Spinal Decompression. We are the largest provider that we know of in San Diego as well as California of NSSD, Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression. Many have not heard of spinal decompression and many have been researching spinal decompression to find out if it may be a good option for them. Spinal decompression is a highly effective, non-invasive treatment designed to treat disc bulges, disc herniations, disc protrusions, slipped discs, torn discs, sciatica, spinal stenosis, foraminal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, chronic neck and back pain.
“This place is amazing; the staff is friendly and I'd recommend this place to anyone who needs it. I recently discharged from the military with quite a few injuries, and extremely bad back pain. Since then, I have seen dozens of incompetent doctors that have had no real interest in treating me, only interest is selling me the next pill or vaccine.
Dr. Boelk is not one of those doctors, this man is professional/ knowledgeable and truly cares about his patients. I have had nothing short of a great experience in this office. His nurse Megan is also very polite and caring for their patients.
These days it is very difficult to find a genuine medical professional, so when I do find them, I feel that the world needs to know. This man is a good dude.” - Donnie Martin, San Diego, CA