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Non-Surgical Disc Protrusion Therapy in Kearny Mesa, CA

Looking for Non-Surgical Disc Protrusion Therapy in Kearny Mesa, CA?

If you’re suffering from a disc protrusion and searching for relief without resorting to surgery, you’ve come to the right place. At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC, specializes in Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) to help patients overcome this painful condition and get back to living their lives.

What is a Disc Protrusion?

A disc protrusion, often referred to as a bulging disc, occurs when the soft inner material of a spinal disc pushes against its tough outer layer. This can compress nearby nerves, leading to symptoms such as:

  • Severe back or neck pain
  • Sciatica (radiating pain down the leg)
  • Numbness or tingling in the extremities
  • Weakness in the arms or legs

Disc protrusions typically happen due to wear and tear over time, but they can also result from injuries, poor posture, or repetitive strain from activities like heavy lifting or prolonged sitting.

Why Does a Disc Protrusion Happen?

Your spinal discs act as cushions between your vertebrae, absorbing shock and allowing for flexibility. Over time, these discs can become weakened due to:

  • Degeneration from aging
  • Overuse injuries from repetitive movements
  • Sudden trauma, such as a fall or heavy lifting incident
  • Poor posture and sedentary lifestyles, which place uneven stress on the spine

When the disc’s outer layer weakens, it can no longer contain the inner material, leading to a bulge or protrusion that can press on surrounding nerves.

How We Treat Disc Protrusions

At our clinic, we take a comprehensive, non-surgical approach to treat disc protrusions. Our treatment plan combines FDA-cleared Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) with a variety of supportive therapies to address the root cause of the problem and promote long-term healing.

Why Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Works So Well

NSSD is a safe, painless, and highly effective therapy that uses the advanced DRX 9000 machine to gently stretch the spine. This creates negative pressure within the affected disc, helping to:

  1. Relieve Nerve Compression: By reducing the disc bulge, decompression alleviates pressure on nearby nerves, providing immediate pain relief.
  2. Promote Healing: Negative pressure enhances nutrient and oxygen flow to the injured disc, accelerating the body’s natural healing process.
  3. Restore Function: With reduced pressure and inflammation, patients regain mobility and can return to their daily activities pain-free.

Why Choose Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC?

Dr. Boelk is a Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor and a Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist with nearly 20 years of experience helping patients avoid back surgery. Here’s why patients from across the country and even internationally seek out his expertise:

  1. Extensive Experience: Dr. Boelk has performed over 50,000 decompression sessions, making him one of the most experienced providers in California.
  2. Personal Connection: Having personally overcome serious spinal injuries, he understands the pain and frustration his patients face.
  3. Holistic Approach: He combines passive therapies (like decompression) with active therapies (strengthening and stabilization exercises) to provide long-lasting relief and prevent future injuries.
  4. Proven Results: Many of his patients have avoided surgery and returned to pain-free, active lifestyles under his care.
  5. Cutting-Edge Technology: His clinic exclusively uses the DRX 9000, a top-of-the-line decompression system known for its precision and effectiveness.

Why Patients Travel from Out of State and Internationally

Patients don’t just come from San Diego—they drive and fly in from across the U.S. and beyond to see Dr. Boelk. Here’s why:

  • Unique Expertise: With his specialized training and proven results, Dr. Boelk offers a level of care that’s hard to find elsewhere.
  • Tailored Care Plans: Each patient receives a customized treatment plan designed to meet their unique needs and goals.
  • Exceptional Patient Experience: From the initial consultation to post-treatment care, patients consistently report high levels of satisfaction and pain relief.

Get Relief Without Surgery

If you’re struggling with a disc protrusion and want to avoid invasive procedures, we’re here to help. The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego is now accepting new patients on a limited basis.

Take the first step toward recovery today! Call us at 619-298-0800 or visit www.SanDiegoBackCare.com to schedule your consultation with Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC.

Let us help you get back to doing what you love—pain-free!

 

At-Home Tips to Relieve Pain from a Disc Protrusion

While seeking professional care is essential for long-term relief, there are several things you can do at home to help alleviate pain and manage symptoms caused by a disc protrusion. Here are some practical tips:

1. Practice Gentle Stretches

Gentle stretching can help reduce tension in the surrounding muscles and improve flexibility. Try these:

  • Child’s Pose: Relieves pressure on the lower back and gently stretches the spine.
  • Cat-Cow Stretch: Helps increase spinal flexibility and relieve tension.
  • Piriformis Stretch: Targets the hips and can relieve sciatic nerve pressure.

Note: Avoid stretches that cause sharp pain or discomfort.

2. Use Heat and Cold Therapy

  • Cold Therapy: Apply an ice pack to the affected area for 15-20 minutes to reduce inflammation and numb the pain, especially after activity.
  • Heat Therapy: Use a heating pad or take a warm bath to relax tight muscles and improve blood flow to the injured area.

3. Maintain a Neutral Spine

Whether sitting, standing, or lying down, maintaining a neutral spine position can reduce pressure on the affected disc.

  • Use a lumbar support pillow when sitting.
  • When lying down, place a pillow under your knees to reduce strain on your lower back.

4. Avoid Activities That Aggravate Your Pain

Pay attention to movements or activities that worsen your symptoms, such as:

  • Heavy lifting
  • Bending forward repeatedly
  • Prolonged sitting or standing
    Instead, focus on gentle activities like short walks or light stretching.

5. Core Strengthening Exercises (Once Pain Allows)

Strengthening your core muscles helps support your spine and reduces strain on your discs. Start with low-impact exercises like:

  • Bridges: Strengthen your glutes and lower back.
  • Dead Bug Exercise: Strengthens the core without putting pressure on the spine.
  • Plank Modifications: Build stability and support for your lower back.

6. Stay Hydrated and Maintain Proper Nutrition

Proper hydration helps keep your spinal discs healthy and pliable. Additionally, a nutrient-rich diet with plenty of anti-inflammatory foods (like leafy greens, fatty fish, and nuts) can help reduce inflammation and promote healing.

7. Use Proper Lifting Techniques

If you need to lift objects, use your legs rather than your back.

  • Keep the object close to your body.
  • Bend your knees, not your waist.
  • Avoid twisting while lifting.

8. Try Over-the-Counter Pain Relief (If Necessary)

Over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen or acetaminophen can help reduce inflammation and manage pain, but they should only be used as a short-term solution and under guidance if you have other health conditions.

9. Take Short Walks

Light, frequent walking can help keep your spine mobile without placing too much strain on the injured disc. It also encourages blood flow, which aids healing.

10. Prioritize Rest and Recovery

While staying mobile is important, make sure you’re getting adequate rest. Avoid overexerting yourself, and listen to your body when it signals the need for a break.

When to Seek Professional Help

If your pain persists or worsens despite these at-home measures, it’s time to seek expert care. Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) is a highly effective treatment for disc protrusions, providing long-lasting relief without surgery.

For more personalized care, contact The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego at 619-298-0800 or visit www.SanDiegoBackCare.com to schedule a consultation.

 

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.

 

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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 18 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 18 years. We see patients from all over San Diego County as well as out of town patients from Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Alaska, Mexico 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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