Spondylolisthesis Treatment – Kearny Mesa, CA

 

Real Relief Without Surgery**

 

Spondylolisthesis can make everyday life feel unpredictable — back tightness one day, shooting leg pain the next, and constant fear that a sudden movement will “lock up” your spine. Many people in Kearny Mesacome to our office after months or years of trying physical therapy, medications, chiropractic adjustments, or injections without any long-term change.

 

At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, patients seek out Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC because he not only treats spondylolisthesis — he lives with it himself and has spent the last 21 years perfecting a program that has helped patients avoid surgery and return to the lives they want.

 

⭐ A Doctor Who Truly Understands — Because He Has Spondylolisthesis Too

At age 16, Dr. Boelk suffered a devastating spine injury that resulted in a Grade II spondylolisthesis at L5–S1, a condition he still has today. Doctors told him surgery was likely in his future. Instead, he created a system combining decompression therapy, core stabilization, hip mobility work, and disc recovery principles that has allowed him to stay fully active — surfing, working out, playing hockey, golfing, snowboarding, and treating thousands of patients.

His personal journey is the foundation of the same program he now uses to help patients in Kearny Mesa experience dramatic relief and long-term stability without dangerous procedures or extended downtime.

 

What Exactly Is Spondylolisthesis?

It occurs when one vertebra slips forward over the one below it.
Common symptoms include:

• Persistent low back pain
• Pain or numbness down one or both legs
• Glute and hamstring tightness
• Difficulty standing or walking for long periods
• Pain that eases when sitting or leaning forward
• Weakness or fatigue in the legs

 

Why This Condition Happens

Spondylolisthesis can develop from:

• A pars fracture (spondylolysis)
• Repetitive spinal extension
• Genetic predisposition
• Degenerative disc and joint changes
• Past sports injuries or trauma

 

Not all cases are unstable or surgical — in fact, most can improve significantly with the right structural and stability-focused care.

 

Dr. Boelk is professional and kind. He has the health of his patients as his top priority. The decompression treatments, exercises, and diet adjustments he recommended and administered have so diminished my back pain that I can sleep again. Chiropractic adjustments did not help my lower back. Decompression did. I highly recommend Dr. Boelk."
— Steve R.  San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy+2San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy+2San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy+2

 

"Dr. Boelk is thorough, technical, and explains everything very well. Excellent bedside manner and all the staff are very nice. Decompression treatment is effective and I have no more neck pain."
— Andre G.  San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy+2San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy+2San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy+2

 

"Dr. Boelk & his staff are by far the BEST at spinal decompression. I walked into his office unable to sit to do my job, and 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."
— Erin T., San Diego  San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy+2San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy+2San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy+2

 

"After suffering from debilitating sciatica for months, I found relief with Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) at Dr. Boelk's clinic. I was able to run my 50k race after we fixed me up!"
— Pamela  San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy

 

"I was referred to Dr. Boelk after struggling with chronic lower back pain for years. The spinal decompression treatments were life-changing. Within weeks, I felt like myself again."
— Jessica C., San Diego  San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy

 

"Dr. Boelk has been a life saver. Have had constant lower back and sciatica pain for over 8 plus months, no pills helped and on track for multiple shots but with the treatment given I have found relief and down to zero pain. As a firefighter that relies on his body to help others and the results I have experienced it's totally worth looking into what Dr. Boelk can do for you."
— Joshua T.  San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy

 

"There is not enough room to explain the relief Dr. Boelk has brought to me and my entire family. I found him after a year of sciatic pain. Couldn't play the sports I loved, no hockey, golf or surfing. The pain shooting from my hip to my left foot was to the point of unbearable. I had been visiting chiropractors since I was 18, temporary relief, but nothing consistent. Acupuncture helped a bit, physical therapy was unmanageable. I couldn't get a solid night sleep and didn't care to go on. But Then I met the Dr! I tell people regularly, he saved my life."
— Jayson Yavorsky  San Diego Spinal Decompression Therapy

 

Dr. Boelk’s Non-Surgical Approach for Spondylolisthesis

 

Patients in Kearny Mesa come to us because our approach is different — and because it works.

 

1. DRX9000 Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression

This FDA-cleared system gently reduces pressure inside the discs, allowing inflamed nerves to calm and helping the body restore spacing and stability. Studies from Stanford, Johns Hopkins, Duke Medical Center, and Mayo Clinic support the effectiveness of true spinal decompression.

 

2. Core & Pelvic Stabilization (The Key to Long-Term Relief)

This phase is modeled after the exact system Dr. Boelk used to stabilize his own Grade II spondylolisthesis.
It focuses on deep core activation, multifidus training, and controlled movement patterns that strengthen the spine safely.

 

3. Hip Mobility & Functional Strength Integration

Weak glutes and tight hip flexors often make spondylolisthesis worse.
Improving hip mechanics reduces stress on the lower spine and prevents flare-ups.

 

4. Personalized Protocols Based on MRI Findings

Dr. Boelk personally reviews every patient’s imaging, then sets exact angles, forces, and timing on the DRX9000 to match the patient’s unique anatomy.

 

5. Coaching for Everyday Life

Patients learn how to move, stand, lift, sit, and exercise in a way that protects the spine — based on 21 years of real-world experience and living with the condition himself.

 

What You Can Start Doing at Home (Safe for Spondylolisthesis)

✔ Low-load abdominal bracing
Helps activate deep stabilizers that protect the spine.

✔ Hip flexor mobility work
Reduces lumbar shear and improves posture.

✔ Gentle flexion-based relief positions
Calms inflammation and soothes irritated nerves.

✔ Avoid forceful extension movements
Protects the pars and limits joint irritation.

✔ Use heat for stiffness / ice for inflammation
Simple but highly effective tools during flare-ups.

These general recommendations are safe for most spondylolisthesis patients, but customized guidance based on MRI findings is where the real progress happens.

 

Why Patients in Kearny Mesa Choose Dr. Boelk

Patients repeatedly say they choose Dr. Boelk because he combines personal experience, clinical mastery, and genuine compassion.
Many describe feeling seen, heard, and understood for the first time.

He has treated individuals from:

• Kearny Mesa
• Mira Mesa
• La Jolla
• Chula Vista
• Arizona, Nevada, Utah
• Mexico, Spain, and the U.K.

People travel long distances because the results speak for themselves.

 

Dr. Boelk’s Credentials & Experience

• Board Certified Doctor of Chiropractic
• Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor
• Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist
• California X-Ray Radiology Licensed Doctor
• Founder, Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Training Academy
• 75,000+ spinal decompression treatments performed
• 21 years specializing exclusively in decompression therapy
• Seven DRX9000 machines (largest known provider in California)
• Patients travel from across the U.S. & internationally

No shortcuts. No generic traction tables. No rushed visits.
Just precise, disciplined, research-backed protocols.

 

Why You Shouldn’t Wait — Limited Availability

Because every case is personally reviewed by Dr. Boelk, we limit how many new patients are accepted each week.
This ensures every patient receives adequate time, evaluation, and personalized care — not assembly-line treatment.

If you’ve been living with spondylolisthesis and haven’t found a real solution, this may be your opportunity to finally change your life.

 

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Office Location:
The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123