Degenerative Disc Disease Pain Relief San Diego CA

Degenerative Disc Disease Pain Relief San Diego CA

Degenerative Disc Disease: Understanding the Pain and Finding Lasting Relief with Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression

Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is a condition that affects millions of people, causing persistent back pain, limited mobility, and a decreased quality of life. While the term may sound daunting, understanding how DDD develops and, more importantly, how it can be treated can bring hope to those suffering. At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC provides specialized treatments that address DDD's root causes, helping patients find real, long-term relief without the need for invasive surgery.

What is Degenerative Disc Disease?

Degenerative Disc Disease is a common condition that occurs as a result of aging and the natural wear-and-tear on spinal discs. These discs, located between each vertebra, act as shock absorbers, providing flexibility and mobility to the spine. However, over time, discs lose hydration, become thinner, and can start to deteriorate, leading to a host of issues, such as:

Pain that worsens with movement
Stiffness and limited range of motion
Numbness or tingling in the arms or legs if nerve compression is present

Despite its name, DDD isn’t a “disease” but rather a condition that progresses naturally with age. Other contributing factors can accelerate its onset, including trauma, lifestyle factors, repetitive strain, and previous back or neck injuries.

How Does Degenerative Disc Disease Develop?

DDD often starts with minor changes in the discs, including small tears in the disc walls and dehydration, which causes the discs to lose their elasticity and height. Over time, these issues can compound, causing:

Disc Bulging: Thinning or damaged discs can start to bulge outward, placing pressure on nearby nerves.
Nerve Compression: As discs deteriorate, they may cause the vertebrae to press on nerves, leading to nerve pain.
Inflammation and Muscle Imbalances: Chronic pain from DDD can lead to compensatory muscle use, creating further instability and imbalances.

These changes can result in significant discomfort, affecting everyday activities and reducing overall mobility.

How Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) Helps with DDD

Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) is a treatment that has shown effective results for individuals with DDD. Unlike traditional approaches that only mask the pain, NSSD is FDA-cleared and designed to address the underlying issues causing the pain. This therapy works by gently stretching the spine, creating negative pressure within the discs, and allowing bulging or herniated discs to retract. The result:

Increased Disc Hydration: NSSD encourages water, oxygen, and nutrient flow back into the discs, promoting healing and restoring function.
Reduced Pressure on Nerves: By decompressing the spine, NSSD alleviates pressure on nerves, reducing inflammation and pain.
Promotes Long-Term Healing: NSSD is a comprehensive approach that provides lasting relief by targeting the root cause rather than temporarily covering up symptoms.

Why Dr. Boelk is an Expert in Treating Degenerative Disc Disease

With almost 20 years of experience in chiropractic care and specialized training in spinal decompression, Dr. Boelk has dedicated his career to helping patients avoid back surgery and find genuine relief from chronic pain. Certified in Spinal Decompression and Pain-Free Performance, Dr. Boelk uses a unique combination of active and passive therapies to enhance the healing process, tailoring each treatment plan to meet the patient’s specific needs.

Dr. Boelk’s extensive knowledge is supported by his personal journey; after suffering from a broken back and a disc bulge as a teenager, he understands firsthand the frustration of chronic spinal pain and the dedication required to heal it. His practice in San Diego is the largest known provider of Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression in California, equipped with seven decompression machines and a proven track record of over 40,000 sessions.

The Importance of Both Active and Passive Therapy

Dr. Boelk takes a holistic approach to DDD treatment, combining both active and passive therapies to ensure optimal recovery. Here’s how they contribute to the healing process:

Passive Therapy: Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression, along with other passive treatments, reduces inflammation, decompresses discs, and relieves pain, making it possible for patients to begin healing comfortably and effectively.
Active Therapy: Dr. Boelk integrates stability exercises, flexibility training, and muscle strengthening to correct postural faults and address muscle imbalances. This combination helps the spine to become stronger and more resilient, reducing the risk of future injury.

By blending these approaches, Dr. Boelk ensures that his patients receive comprehensive care designed to provide lasting results.

Why Patients Travel from Out of State and Out of the Country to See Dr. Boelk

Patients from across the country and even abroad seek out Dr. Boelk’s expertise because of his reputation for achieving results without invasive surgery. Many who have tried numerous other treatments without success find relief at The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego. They value Dr. Boelk’s unique skill set, his customized approach, and the proven success of his non-surgical spinal decompression treatments.

Dr. Boelk’s clinic is conveniently located in San Diego, CA, where patients can receive top-tier care in a warm, welcoming environment. His hands-on approach, extensive experience, and personal dedication to patient success make him a leader in non-surgical spinal decompression therapy and a sought-after specialist in degenerative disc disease treatment.

Start Your Journey to Lasting Pain Relief

If you or a loved one suffers from Degenerative Disc Disease and is seeking an alternative to surgery, contact Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC today to discuss how Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression could make a difference. With his proven expertise, advanced technology, and patient-centered approach, you’ll be in capable hands dedicated to helping you reclaim your life, pain-free.

For more information, please visit The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego or contact Dr. Boelk’s office at 619-298-0800.

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“I travel from the UK to see Dr Boelk and his wonderful team . I have 3 bulging disc and one is touching the nerve. I have the spinal decompression treatment and it really helps keep me in my active life . I will not go to anyone else for back treatment, this place is number one and they genuinely care about their patients.” - Lisa S. United Kingdom

If you are looking for some help and some answers, then we may be the office for you, don't give up hope, you may still be helping with this amazing treatment and technology.

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*Due to demand, regardless of referral from family physician, neurologist, orthopedic surgeon or chiropractor patients are seen on a first come basis.

We are 5 star rated on over 200 reviews. Dr. Boelk utilizes methods that solved his severe neck and low back pain and disc herniations. Dr. Boelk holds the following licenses and certifications:

-#1 Rated Spinal Decompression Office In San Diego

-Board Certified Doctor of Chiropractic

-California Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic

-Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor

-California X-ray Radiology Licensed Doctor

-Pain Free Performance Specialist

-The International Disc Education Association Member

"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 & within a couple of weeks he helped me with being able to sit again. His attention to you & the way he will make you feel is unparalleled. 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 4 people there at the same time, and he still made me feel this way. I guess I just cannot thank him enough & cannot recommend him enough. He is an angel on earth. If you visit him, please listen to him & follow his instructions. He knows what's best for you. " - Erin T, California

Rated the #1 Spinal Decompression office in San Diego for many reasons.

Here is a quick guide to finding the best office when searching for Spinal Decompression:

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.

Spinal decompression therapy is a painless, non-surgical treatment designed to reduce and even eliminate back pain, neck pain, sciatica and radiating arm pain. This modern treatment has shown a high success rate and helps patients avoid back surgeries they would have otherwise needed. If you suffer from chronic, debilitating low back pain, neck pain, sciatica, shooting arm pain, degenerative disc disease, disc bulges and disc herniations. The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego has been treating patients and helping them get out of pain successfully for the past 20 years.

Our office has been specializing in NSSD, Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression 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 Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor. You can look up reviews on him and the office here. Over the past 20 years he has performed over 50,000 spinal decompression sessions.

Our treatments we use 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 20 years we have performed over 50,000 spinal decompression visits and we are considered 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.

We treat both local San Diego as well as out of town residents as far away as Alaska, Spain, United Kingdom, Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Montana and typically have patients from Mexico, El Centro, Calexico in our office daily. Spinal Decompression is a very relaxing, comfortable and effective treatment that helps patients with the following conditions:

Chronic Lower Back Pain

Neck Pain

Herniated Discs

Slipped Discs

Pinched Nerves

Disc Bulges

Degenerative Disc Disease

Sciatica

Spinal Stenosis

Neuropathy

With true spinal decompression, we can get water, oxygen and nutrients into the disc itself while flushing out swelling and inflammation which is adding to the pain. With traction and inversion tables the spinal muscles are unable to fully relax and thus they stay somewhat activated which then prevents the discs from getting into a negative pressure and healing properly and getting rid of the pain as much as possible.