Surgical Alternatives & Disc Herniation Pain in San Diego, CA

If you are dealing with pain from a disc herniation and are contemplating spinal surgery, you may want to keep reading. For the past 20 years, we have been specializing in helping patients avoid spinal surgery through advanced, non-invasive treatments.

At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC utilizes Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD)to address the root cause of pain, rather than just masking symptoms. Our treatments are comfortable, pain-free, and backed by research from leading medical institutions like Stanford University, John’s Hopkins University, Duke Medical Center, and Mayo Clinic.

Why Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) Works So Well

The pain from a disc herniation is often caused by compression of the spinal discs, which leads to irritation of the nearby spinal nerves. Traditional treatments—like pain medications, injections, or even surgery—often fail because they do not address the compression itself.

NSSD works differently. Instead of temporarily numbing the pain, it gently decompresses the spinal discs, alleviating the pressure on nerves and allowing the discs to heal naturally.

How NSSD Works:

✔ Creates Negative Pressure: Slowly and gently stretches the spine, reducing pressure within the herniated disc.
✔ Relieves Nerve Compression: Helps the disc retract off the pinched spinal nerve, reducing inflammation and pain.
✔ Promotes Healing: Allows the disc to reabsorb oxygen, water, and nutrients, which it was previously deprived of due to compression.
✔ Non-Invasive & Pain-Free: No injections, medications, or surgery required—just a relaxing, pain-free treatment session.

Many of our patients find relief within just a few sessions, and with a full treatment plan, they can experience long-term healing without the risks or downtime of surgery.

Why Active Therapy Is Needed Along With Passive Therapy

While NSSD is extremely effective, it is only one piece of the solution. To ensure long-term relief, active therapy must be combined with passive therapy to strengthen the spine and prevent re-injury.

Passive Therapy (Pain Relief & Healing)

✔ NSSD using the DRX 9000—creates space in the spine, reducing nerve pressure and allowing healing to begin.
✔ Ice & Heat Therapy—reduces inflammation and promotes blood flow.
✔ Soft Tissue Work—relieves tension in muscles surrounding the injured disc.

Active Therapy (Strength & Prevention)

✔ Core & Back Strengthening Exercises—builds stability to protect the spine.
✔ Mobility & Flexibility Training—improves range of motion, reducing stiffness.
✔ Postural Corrections—teaches proper spinal alignment to prevent re-injury.

Without active therapy, patients may experience temporary relief but risk their pain returning. That’s why our office creates a fully customized rehabilitation program that ensures long-term success.

Why We Are the Best Office in San Diego for NSSD & Disc Herniations

At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, we have established ourselves as the leading Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression clinic in California, and here’s why:

✔ Most Experienced in San Diego: Over 50,000 decompression treatments performed.
✔ We Use the DRX 9000: The gold standard in spinal decompression therapy, backed by major medical institutionslike Stanford and Mayo Clinic.
✔ We Create Individualized Treatment Plans: No “one-size-fits-all” approach—every patient receives a tailored program based on their specific condition.
✔ Avoid Surgery & Medications: Our approach heals the spine naturally, without the risks of invasive procedures.
✔ Patients Fly In From All Over: We treat patients not just from San Diego, but from Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Montana, Alaska, Mexico, and even the UK.

What Our Patients Are Saying

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."
— Eren T.

"I feel very happy with the results after going through spinal decompression therapy, I was in pain almost all the time and traditional chiropractor didn’t really help neither did physical therapy, found this place online and after reading about it it just made sense to me how it works and how it can help me and give it a chance for my back pain and it worked great for me. I am able to do my normal routine without pain and even exercise. Highly recommend."
— Edgar R.

"Dr Boelk is such a nice guy and his staff is always friendly and professional! As a fellow chiropractor who treats back pain all day, he is the one I go to for my own back. His DRX machines are the most effective non-invasive treatment for disc injuries. I just wish I could afford 1 for my own clinic."
— Cory Tedesco

"Came to this office with a serious back pain. Was not able to walk for more than 5min. Significant improvement after 8 sessions. Walking with minimal pain for as long as I want. Many thanks to Dr Boelk and office staff"
— Ken P.

Take Control of Your Spine Health Today

If you’ve been told surgery is your only option for a herniated disc, don’t make a decision before exploring Non-Surgical Spinal Decompressionwith Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC. Our proven, pain-free approach has helped thousands of patients avoid surgery and live pain-free.

Schedule Your No-Charge Consultation

✔ Phone: 619-298-0800 or 619-884-8298
✔ Address: 5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123
✔ Website: www.SanDiegoBackCare.com

About Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC

• Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor with 20 years of experience.
• Founder of the Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Training Academy, teaching doctors worldwide.
• Performed over 50,000 decompression treatments with outstanding results.
• Operates California’s largest spinal decompression clinic, equipped with 7 DRX 9000 machines.

#1 Rated Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Clinic in San Diego

Don’t let a herniated disc dictate your life. Call us today and start your journey to pain relief—without surgery!