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What Is the Best Treatment for Sciatica Without Surgery? – Chula Vista, CA

What Is the Best Treatment for Sciatica Without Surgery? – Chula Vista, CA

Sciatica pain can make even simple daily tasks feel overwhelming. Whether it starts as aching in the low back or sharp pain through the hip and leg, untreated sciatic nerve irritation often worsens over time—affecting sleep, work, family life, and overall mobility.

If you’re searching for the best treatment for sciatica without surgery in Chula Vista, you’re likely trying to avoid injections, medications, or invasive procedures while still wanting something that actually addresses the cause of your pain.

What’s Really Causing Sciatica Pain?

Sciatica isn’t a condition by itself—it’s a signal that a nerve is being irritated or compressed, most commonly in the lower spine. Frequent contributors include:

When nerve compression persists, symptoms often progress. Pain may become more intense, travel farther down the leg, or lead to numbness, tingling, or weakness. Many people are told to “wait it out,” but delayed care can allow nerve irritation to become harder to reverse.

Why Standard Sciatica Treatments Often Don’t Solve the Problem

Many commonly recommended treatments focus on symptom control rather than mechanical correction:

Long-term improvement usually requires reducing pressure on the disc and nerve, not just managing pain signals.

A Non-Surgical Approach That Targets the Source

When properly performed, Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression using FDA-cleared DRX9000 technology is designed to directly address disc-related nerve compression.

This method aims to:

Patients from Chula Vista and throughout San Diego County often seek care at The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego because decompression here is carefully customized, closely monitored, and combined with active rehabilitation, rather than used as a generic treatment.

What Patients Say About Their Sciatica Recovery

“For the first time in 10 years, I am totally pain free…”

“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

Summary:
After nearly a decade of pain and failed treatments, Toni avoided surgery by addressing the root cause of her sciatica.

“As a firefighter… the results I have experienced make it worth it.”

“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

Summary:
Joshua needed reliable, non-surgical relief to continue performing in a physically demanding profession.

“I’ve been to other places with sub par machines…”

“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

Summary:
Michael’s experience underscores why equipment quality and precise protocols matter.

“If you are on the verge of surgery, don’t do it until you give this Dr a chance…”

“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

Summary:
Jayson highlights the importance of honest assessment and long-term recovery over temporary fixes.

“After the first 2 decompression sessions my sciatic pain was gone…”

“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

Summary:
Abel’s recovery shows how decompression combined with rehabilitation can restore both function and quality of life.

Why Patients from Chula Vista Choose Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC

About Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC

Next Steps for Chula Vista Residents

If sciatica pain is limiting your ability to work, sleep, or stay active, early evaluation can make a meaningful difference.

How to get started:

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

  2. Schedule a no-charge consultation to determine candidacy for DRX9000 spinal decompression

  3. Bring MRI or X-rays if available

  4. Review findings with Dr. Boelk and discuss appropriate next steps

👉 Consultations are no-charge and carry no obligation.

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

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

Referral Policy

Regardless of referral source—medical doctors, specialists, therapists, attorneys, friends, or family—all patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis to ensure sufficient time for proper evaluation and case acceptance.

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