What Is the Best Treatment for Sciatica Without Surgery – Kearny Mesa, CA

If you’ve been dealing with sharp pain that runs from your lower back down your leg, chances are you’ve already tried almost everything — stretching, medication, chiropractic adjustments, or even injections — yet the pain keeps coming back. That’s because these approaches don’t fix the root of the problem.

At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, located near Kearny Mesa, CA, Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC has helped thousands of patients find lasting relief from sciatica and disc-related pain through Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) using the FDA-cleared DRX9000 True Spinal Decompression System — the most researched and proven system available today.

Why Sciatica Doesn’t Heal on Its Own

Sciatica is caused when one or more spinal discs in the lower back press on the sciatic nerve, leading to radiating pain, numbness, or burning that can extend from the lower back through the hip, leg, and foot.

The reason many people struggle to recover is that most treatments only address inflammation — not the nerve compression itself. Medications, rest, and injections may calm symptoms, but they do not decompress the nerve. That’s where NSSD stands apart: it gently and precisely relieves the pressure on the disc so healing can occur naturally.

How Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Works

Each spinal decompression session with Dr. Boelk is fully customized and doctor-supervised. Using the DRX9000, the spine is gently stretched to create negative pressure within the disc, pulling herniated or bulging material away from the nerve.

This treatment helps to:

• Reduce nerve compression and inflammation.
• Restore disc space and hydration.
• Improve spinal alignment and flexibility.
• Promote long-term healing and stability.

Every setting, angle, and pull sequence is precisely programmed based on your MRI, symptoms, and response to care. This is not generic traction — it’s true decompression with results backed by leading research institutions like Stanford University, Johns Hopkins, and Mayo Clinic.

Real Patient Success Stories

“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, and within a couple of weeks he helped me with being able to sit again.

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 four people there at the same time, and he still made me feel this way. I cannot thank him enough & cannot recommend him enough. He is an angel on earth.”
— Erin Turk

“Dr. Boelk has been a life saver. I had constant lower back and sciatica pain for over 8 months. Pills didn’t help. After decompression treatment, I found relief and now I’m at zero pain. As a firefighter, that means everything.”
— Joshua T., San Diego

“Dr. Boelk is professional and kind. The decompression treatments, exercises, and diet adjustments he recommended diminished my back pain so much that I can sleep again. Chiropractic adjustments did not help my lower back. Decompression did.”
— Steve R., San Diego

“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

At-Home Tips for Sciatica Relief

These steps can help calm pain while decompression therapy addresses the source:

• Ice therapy: Apply a cold pack to the lower back for 20 minutes, several times daily.
• Short walks: Gentle movement improves circulation and reduces stiffness.
• Stretching: Perform piriformis and hamstring stretches to ease pressure on the sciatic nerve.
• Avoid long sitting sessions: Alternate sitting and standing to keep pressure off the discs.
• Stay hydrated: Proper hydration supports disc recovery and overall healing.

These simple actions can help you manage pain while your decompression sessions do the deeper work of restoring disc function and nerve space.

Why Patients Choose Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC

• Board Certified Doctor of Chiropractic
• Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor
• Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist
• California X-ray Radiology Licensed Doctor
• Member of the International Disc Education Association
• Over 75,000 spinal decompression sessions performed
• 7 DRX9000 True Spinal Decompression machines in one office
• Largest known and most experienced NSSD provider in California and one of the largest globally
• Nearly 21 years specializing exclusively in decompression therapy
• Founder of the Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Training Academy
• Patients travel from across the U.S., Mexico, the U.K., and Spain to receive this specialized care

Next Steps for Sciatica Pain Relief

If you’re in Kearny Mesa, CA or the surrounding San Diego area and looking for the best treatment for sciatica without surgery, here’s how to begin:

1. Call 619-298-0800 during office hours, or text/call 619-884-8298after hours.
2. Schedule your no-charge consultation — availability is limited and appointments fill quickly.
3. Bring any MRIs or X-rays for review.
4. Meet with Dr. Boelk, DC personally to see if you’re a candidate for Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression.
5. Begin your customized program designed to relieve nerve pressure and restore normal function safely and effectively.

👉 Consultations are offered on a first-come basis. Spots fill fast each week — reserving your appointment early ensures you’re seen promptly