Why Choose Our Spinal Decompression Center?

Proudly, we are the largest known provider of spinal decompression in California.

Spinal Decompression for Amazing Pain Relief

Our office has been specializing in Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) for the past 20 years. Everyday we perform 40-50 sessions. Every single decompression session is performed by our doctor and not our staff. He determines the settings and has unique protocols for each patient that is dynamic.

Our clinic director and founder, Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC, is a Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor. Over the past 20 years, he has performed over 50,000 spinal decompression sessions.

Our treatments are clinically proven highly effective and have been researched by Johns Hopkins University, Stanford University, Duke Medical Center, and Mayo Clinic among others.

There are many offices that claim they are experts at spinal decompression but unfortunately lack the experience, knowledge, and years it takes to become an expert. We have been utilizing decompression in San Diego for the past 20 years and have seen many offices and doctors come and go and many pop up and are instantly experts. Over the past two decades, we have performed over 50,000 spinal decompression visits, and we are experts in spinal decompression. We are still always learning and updating our protocols to get even better results and learn how to help more people even faster; the learning never stops.

While Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) therapy is highly effective in many cases, it is just one part of a comprehensive treatment plan. At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, we understand that to achieve lasting pain relief, we must address more than just the symptoms.

To fully resolve the underlying causes of pain, Dr. Boelk incorporates corrective measures for muscle imbalances, postural faults, abnormal movement patterns, and biomechanics. It’s essential to ensure proper spinal stability and mobility, as well as hip stability and mobility, when needed. Every patient is unique, and their treatment should be too.

Dr. Boelk conducts a thorough history and evaluation for each patient, identifying pain triggers and pain relievers, allowing him to create a personalized, active therapy protocol. This approach gives patients tools they can use immediately to start reducing their pain at home, in addition to the in-office treatments. The combination of NSSD and active therapies helps patients not only find fast relief but also maintain long-term health and mobility.

Guide to Selecting the Best Spinal Decompression Center

  1. Does the office specialize In Spinal Decompression or is it just one of many multiple treatments they offer? We have seen many patients come from other offices who said they are specialists and experts in spinal decompression but only treat 3 or 4 patients a day on decompression.
  2. Is the doctor or staff actually getting the patients on the treatments? Spinal Decompression is a specialized skill and requires daily decision making and protocols vary from person to person, it is not a one size fits all approach. Many patients come from different offices and inform us they were getting decompression but it was done by the staff and many times they are in pain when on the tables. The treatments should not be painful but feel good.
  3. Is the doctor Certified? There are many doctors who are utilizing spinal decompression who are not certified. It is best to see someone who took the time and learned the process and is certified.
  4. Do they have a good reputation and reviews that report the doctor and office and staff are looking out for the patient and there is a common theme of the doctor caring and wanting the best for their patients?
  5. Experience? How long has the office been utilizing spinal decompression? How many sessions have they performed? You want to see someone who has a lot of experience and knowledge in their field when looking for spinal decompression offices.

Understanding Spinal Decompression


Spinal decompression is an outstanding treatment that has proven benefits for many. However, the key to its success lies in its execution:

Deciphering True Expertise

San Diego is home to many offices advertising their prowess in spinal decompression. As a prospective patient, thorough research is vital. Key things to remember:

  • Real expertise in spinal decompression is time-consuming and requires a deep understanding of disc injuries, spinal biomechanics, healing mechanisms, and more.
  • Mastery is often said to require at least 10,000 repetitions. Some establishments may tout expertise after only a few months or years in the field.
  • Our quick reference guide below will help you find the best office for spinal decompression.

Who We Serve


While we're a trusted name in San Diego, our reach extends far beyond. Patients from neighboring states and cities come to see us. Arizona, Nevada, Utah, El Centro, Calexico, Ensenada, Mexico and as far as Alaska and Spain, trust our expertise. Our mission is simple: providing a relaxing, effective, and transformative experience for all, making life enjoyable once more. Proudly, we are the largest known provider of spinal decompression in California.

Join us in your journey to a healthier spine and an improved quality of life. We're here to guide and support you every step of the way.

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Conditions we treat with Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression


Spinal Decompression Therapy also known as NSSD or Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression. Dr. Boelk delivers outstanding service and complete pain relief without the use of drugs, injections or surgery. Treatments are safe, affordable, proven, researched and highly effective. No downtime, comfortable, relaxing and zero side effects or missed work.

  • Chronic Lower Back Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Herniated Discs
  • Slipped Discs
  • Pinched Nerves
  • Foraminal Stenosis
  • Disc Bulges
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Sciatica
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Neuropathy
  • Scoliosis

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