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What Is the Best Treatment for Sciatica and Ongoing Pain After Sciatica Without Surgery? – Kearny Mesa, CA

What Is the Best Treatment for Sciatica and Ongoing Pain After Sciatica Without Surgery? – Kearny Mesa, CA

Many people in Kearny Mesa search for help after sciatica has already disrupted their life—sometimes even after the sharp leg pain improves, but lingering back pain, weakness, numbness, or flare-ups remain.

If you’re dealing with persistent pain after sciatica, recurring sciatic nerve symptoms, or were told surgery might be your next step, there are effective non-surgical options worth understanding first.

Why Pain Often Lingers After Sciatica Improves

Sciatica is most commonly caused by disc-related compression in the lower spine. Even when leg pain calms down, the underlying disc injury often remains unresolved.

This can lead to:

Treating symptoms alone—without addressing disc pressure—often leads to temporary relief followed by relapse.

Why Many Kearny Mesa Patients Want to Avoid Surgery

Patients commonly try:

While these can help manage symptoms, they do not reduce pressure inside the disc, which is why many people feel stuck in a cycle of short-term relief.

Surgery is often presented as the “next step,” but for many disc-related cases, non-surgical spinal decompression can be a safer and effective alternative when done correctly.

The Best Non-Surgical Approach for Sciatica & Post-Sciatica Pain

For patients with disc bulges, herniations, or nerve root compression, true Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression is designed to address the root cause.

At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, conveniently located near Kearny Mesa, we use only DRX9000 True Spinal Decompression machines.

This technology is designed to:

This is not traction and not inversion therapy. Precision and protocols matter.

Why Experience & Protocols Matter

Not all decompression clinics deliver the same results.

Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC:

Many Kearny Mesa patients come to our clinic after failing care elsewhere, including lower-quality decompression systems.

Real Patient Experiences with Sciatica Relief (Full Testimonials)

“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 for Kearny Mesa Residents

If sciatica or lingering pain after sciatica is limiting your ability to work, exercise, or sleep, early action matters.

Here’s how to get started:

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

  2. Schedule a 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.

📍 The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com

Referral Policy:
All patients—regardless of referral source—are seen on a first-come, first-served basis to ensure proper evaluation and time.

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