(San Diego, CA)
Most disc herniations don’t happen overnight. They develop slowly, often over years of wear and tear, small repetitive movements, and loss of hydration inside the spinal discs.
When we’re young, our discs are made up of strong outer fibers and a soft, gel-like center that’s mostly water. This inner water creates hydrostatic pressure, which acts like a cushion between the vertebrae — absorbing impact and allowing your spine to move freely and without pain.
When your spine moves the way it should, it naturally goes through small cycles of compression and decompression with every step, stretch, and breath.
That motion — called spinal inhibition — is your body’s built-in way of nourishing the discs. It works like a pump, pulling in oxygen, water, and nutrients from the surrounding vertebrae.
This process is essential to keeping your discs healthy, flexible, and strong.
When that natural pumping motion is interrupted — from sitting too long, poor posture, repetitive stress, or old injuries — the discs stop receiving the nutrients they need.
Over time, they begin to dry out (dehydrate), lose height, and become weaker. This loss of disc hydration and pressure is known as degenerative disc disease — and it’s one of the leading causes of disc bulges and herniations.
As the disc loses structure, it begins to press outward against nearby spinal nerves, often resulting in pain, numbness, or tingling that can travel down the arms or legs.
At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, we use the FDA-cleared DRX9000 True Spinal Decompression System to gently and precisely restore the spine’s natural motion.
Through carefully measured cycles of decompression, the DRX9000 reduces pressure within the discs, re-establishing that natural pumping motion and allowing oxygen, water, and nutrients to flow back into the disc.
This process:
Relieves pressure on pinched or compressed nerves
Rehydrates and restores disc height and function
Reduces pain and inflammation
Creates an environment where the disc can actually heal
Unlike temporary fixes or invasive procedures, this approach targets the root cause — helping your body repair itself naturally.
Board Certified Doctor of Chiropractic
Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor
Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist
California X-Ray Radiology Licensed Doctor
Founder, Spinal Decompression Training Academy
Over 75,000 spinal decompression treatments performed
7 DRX9000 True Spinal Decompression machines in one clinic
Largest known spinal decompression provider in California
Nearly 21 years specializing exclusively in decompression care
Rated #1 Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Office in San Diego
Amanda S., San Diego, CA – June 8, 2025
“This review is long overdue. I came here initially with skepticism but also hope—they were my last resort for ongoing back issues after a whiplash injury in 2022... From the beginning, they were upfront and let me know it might take 12 or more sessions to feel significant relief. But during one visit, the doctor asked how I was doing, and I suddenly realized—I hadn’t felt pain in a while... While I still experience occasional flare-ups, the relief this treatment provides has been life-changing.”
Abel T., San Diego, CA – March 22, 2024
“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... After the first two decompression sessions my sciatic pain was gone and we were able to work on the root of the problem... I’m over it now—feeling better, walking, sleeping well, and starting to have a better social life as well.”
Olga S., San Francisco, CA – September 24, 2025
“Amazing as always! A very attentive and detail-oriented doctor, always willing to help and even dedicate time outside of working hours. Thanks to this doctor and his approach, I was able to avoid the surgery that had been recommended to me six years ago.”
If you’re experiencing neck or low back pain, numbness, or shooting nerve pain, it’s important to address the root cause — not just mask the symptoms.
Here’s how to get started:
Call 619-298-0800 during office hours or text 619-884-8298 after hours.
Schedule your no-charge consultation — availability is limited and spots fill quickly.
Bring any MRIs or X-rays for review.
Meet personally with Dr. Boelk to see if you’re a candidate for Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression.
📍 The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123
📞 619-298-0800 | 📱 619-884-8298
🌐 www.SanDiegoBackCare.com
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