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What Is the Best Treatment for Sciatica Pain Without Surgery? – San Diego, CA

What Is the Best Treatment for Sciatica Pain Without Surgery? – San Diego, CA

If you’re searching for the best treatment for sciatica without surgery, you’re not alone. Sciatica pain is one of the most common reasons people in San Diego seek help for low back and leg pain—and one of the most misunderstood.

Many patients are told they must “live with it,” rely on medications, or prepare for injections or surgery. But in many cases, sciatica can be treated effectively without surgery—when the right approach is used.

Why Sciatica Pain Is So Difficult to Eliminate

Sciatica is caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, most commonly from:

Because the sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body, even small amounts of compression can cause significant pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness that radiates into the hip, glute, leg, or foot.

Treatments that fail to reduce disc pressure and nerve irritation often provide only short-term relief.

Why Many “Standard” Sciatica Treatments Fall Short

Many people try:

While these approaches may help temporarily, they do not directly reduce pressure inside the disc, which is often the main driver of sciatic nerve pain.

That’s why symptoms frequently return—or worsen over time.

The Best Non-Surgical Treatment for Sciatica: Address the Disc First

For patients whose sciatica is caused by disc-related compression, the most effective non-surgical approach is true Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression, performed correctly and with the proper equipment.

At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, we use only DRX9000 True Spinal Decompression machines, supported by decades of clinical use and research.

This is not traction. It is not inversion therapy. It is not a “stretch.”

DRX9000 spinal decompression is designed to:

When disc pressure is reduced, the sciatic nerve has a chance to calm down—often leading to significant symptom improvement.

Why Protocols Matter More Than the Machine

Not all spinal decompression is the same.

Results depend on:

This is why many patients come to our office after failing decompression elsewhere.

Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC has performed over 100,000 spinal decompression treatments and trains doctors nationwide on proper DRX9000 protocols through the Spinal Decompression Training Academy.

Real San Diego Sciatica Success Stories

“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

“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, CA

“I have had a wonderful experience with Dr. Boelk and his staff at the Spinal Decompression and Chiropractic Center of San Diego. They have a great protocol and the best decompression machines. I’ve been to other places with sub par machines and didn’t get any benefit. Dr. Boelk is very attentive and cares about each person, you can see it in how he interacts with everyone. Been undergoing treatment for about 12 sessions now and the sciatica is gone and I’m almost back to normal, didn’t think it would ever heal but even after the first session I had tremendous relief and could sleep mostly pain free for the first time in months. Definitely worth the investment! Thank you!”
— Michael Langsdale, San Diego, CA

“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.
It was a regular routine of adjuments and excersises. A change of life patterns but 110% worth every effort. I have since had my wife, daughter, mother, father and multiple friends and clients visit Dr. Boelk. All thanking me for the referral. Last one was my firefighting friend that had horrible sciatica. He is now on the recovery train.
So without a doubt, if you are on the verge of surgery, don't do it until you give this Dr a chance to examine you 1st. He is honest, he will tell you if you are beyond repair.
I trust him with my life and my back. So should you!”
— Jayson Yavorsky, San Diego, CA

“I had really bad back problems to the point I couldn’t sleep, also had pain radiating along the sciatic nerve which ran down one leg from the lower back—caused by an accident.
I came in and talked to Dr. Cassidy about my back problems. He evaluated me and mentioned I was a good candidate for this treatment. After the first 2 decompression sessions my sciatic pain was gone and we were able to work on the root of the problem. I did a total of 24 sessions, after which I was able to start rehabilitation training to strengthen my core.
The office is super nice and the staff’s customer service is above and beyond.
Back and neck issues are horrible to live with—trust me, I know firsthand. I gained weight, took pain killers, went into depression, and had major anxiety. I’m over it now—feeling better, walking, sleeping well, and starting to have a better social life as well.
The experience for me has been nothing but excellent. Dr. Cassidy Boelk is hands down amazing—super glad I came here.”
— Abel T., San Diego, CA

About Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC

Next Steps Toward Lasting Relief

If sciatica is limiting your life, waiting often allows nerve irritation to become harder to resolve.

Here’s how to get started:

  1. Call (619) 298-0800 or text (619) 884-8298 after hours

  2. Schedule your no-charge consultation

  3. Bring MRI or X-rays if available

  4. Review your findings and options directly with Dr. Boelk

👉 Consultations are no-charge and carry no obligation.

Because availability is limited and many patients travel from out of state and overseas, appointments fill quickly.

📍 The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123
📞 Office: (619) 298-0800
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Referral Policy:
Whether referred by a medical doctor, neurologist, orthopedic surgeon, chiropractor, physical therapist, massage therapist, attorney, or through a friend or family member, all patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis to ensure adequate time for proper evaluation.

 

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