La Jolla Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment Options
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is a common condition affecting millions of people, often leading to chronic back or neck pain and significantly impacting quality of life. At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, we specialize in providing cutting-edge, non-surgical treatments that not only alleviate pain but also address the root cause of DDD for long-term relief.
What Is Degenerative Disc Disease?
Despite its name, DDD is not technically a disease but rather a condition resulting from the natural wear and tear of spinal discs as we age. These discs act as cushions between the vertebrae, providing shock absorption and flexibility. Over time, they can lose hydration, become less pliable, and develop cracks or tears, leading to:
- Chronic back or neck pain.
- Pain radiating to the arms or legs.
- Numbness or tingling in extremities.
- Reduced mobility and stiffness.
How Does Degenerative Disc Disease Happen?
Several factors contribute to the development of DDD, including:
- Aging: Disc degeneration is a normal part of the aging process.
- Repetitive Stress: Activities that place stress on the spine, such as heavy lifting or high-impact sports, can accelerate wear and tear.
- Injuries: Trauma from falls or accidents can damage the discs.
- Genetics: A family history of spine issues can increase your risk.
What Can You Do to Help Alleviate DDD Pain?
Managing DDD begins with lifestyle changes and self-care strategies, including:
- Exercise: Low-impact activities like walking, swimming, or yoga can improve flexibility, strengthen core muscles, and support the spine.
- Posture: Maintaining proper posture reduces strain on the spine.
- Ergonomics: Set up your workspace to minimize back strain.
- Healthy Weight: Maintaining a healthy weight reduces pressure on the spinal discs.
- Over-the-Counter Medications: Anti-inflammatory drugs can help manage pain and inflammation.
While these steps can provide temporary relief, they may not be enough for those with advanced DDD.
Why Dr. Boelk DC Is Your Best Choice for Treating DDD
As a Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor and Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist, Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC brings nearly 20 years of experience helping patients avoid back surgery. His personal journey, having suffered a broken back and disc bulge as a teenager, gives him a unique understanding of the pain and limitations caused by spinal conditions.
Dr. Boelk has performed over 50,000 Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) sessions, making his practice the largest provider of this therapy in California. His expertise, combined with a holistic approach, ensures each patient receives a personalized treatment plan tailored to their specific needs.
Effective Treatment Options at Our Clinic
At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, we offer a range of non-invasive, FDA-cleared treatments for DDD, including:
- Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy (NSSD): This cutting-edge technology gently stretches the spine, reducing pressure on the discs and promoting the flow of nutrients and oxygen for healing.
- Chiropractic Adjustments: Realigns the spine to reduce nerve irritation and improve mobility.
- Rehabilitation Exercises: Target muscle imbalances and enhance spinal stability.
Long-Term Relief Without Surgery
Our treatments not only provide immediate pain relief but also address the underlying causes of DDD, ensuring long-term benefits. By improving disc health and spinal alignment, our patients experience enhanced mobility, reduced pain, and a better quality of life.
If you’re struggling with chronic back or neck pain, don’t wait to seek help. Visit SanDiegoBackCare.com or call us at 619-298-0800 to schedule a consultation. Let us help you get back to living pain-free!
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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
Serious inquiries only please. For a no-charge, no-obligation consultation, call our office at 619-298-0800.
*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, San Diego
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.
Serious inquiries only please. For a no-charge, no-obligation consultation, call our office at 619-298-0800.
*Due to demand, regardless of referral from family physician, neurologist, orthopedic surgeon or chiropractor, patients are seen on a first come first serve basis.
Dr. Boelk’s excellent reviews are a testament not only to his expertise at treating patients of all ages and conditions, but also his compassionate and understanding approach to treatment. 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 is thorough, technical, and explains everything very well. Excellent bedside manner and all the staff are very nice. Decompression treatment is effective and I have no more neck pain." - Andre G.
"Dr. Boelk is professional and kind. He has the health of his patients as his top priority. The decompression treatments, exercises, and diet adjustments he recommended and administered have so diminished my back pain that I can sleep again. Chiropractic adjustments did not help my lower back. Decompression did. I highly recommend Dr. Boelk."- Steve R.
--When it comes to spinal decompression and severe neck and back pain, you want to go to the best and get the fastest relief possible and keep the pain away. For the past 20 years we have been helping people just like you get rid of their neck and back pain without the use of drugs, injections, surgery, physical therapy, acupuncture, acupressure, cupping or chiropractic adjustments.
Hi my name is Mercedes Bautista. I found out about this treatment on the internet and I came because I was searching for a doctor for my friend. I have always had low back problems, so Dr. Boelk suggested that I have an MRI done. I decided to go ahead and do it and what I found out was astonishing. Dr. Boelk told me I had a bulging disc and that my discs were dehydrated.
I went home very surprised and even scared.
That night with my husband I cried. My husband and I both talked about it and decided that the finances were worth getting my back fixed. The next thing we had to figure out was how I was going to get here, because I live in El Centro.
So we decided we were going to rent a car and I travel here 4 times a week. The girls here are wonderful and very awesome. They make you feel like family, it’s an extremely relaxing environment. I feel better and I have recommended this treatment to my family and friends. Thank You !
- Mercedes Bautista, El Centro, CA
We have been specializing in spinal decompression for the past 20 years. We see patients from all over San Diego County as well as out of town patients from Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Alaska, Mexico, United Kingdom and Spain.
To see if you qualify for treatment, give the office a call. Out of town patients, we have 24 hour answering service and there are 3 hotels conveniently located down the street from the office in which most of our patients stay.
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