Non-Surgical Pain Relief for Slipped Discs in San Diego, CA

 

If you’ve been diagnosed with a slipped disc, also known as a herniated or bulging disc, you know how painful and frustrating it can be. The good news is that you don’t have to resort to surgery to find relief. At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC, a Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor, offers non-surgical solutions to help you feel better fast, restore function, and get back to living your life.

 

What is a Slipped Disc?

A slipped disc occurs when the soft, jelly-like center of an intervertebral disc pushes out through a crack in the tough outer layer. This can put pressure on nearby nerves, causing pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness in the back, neck, or even down the legs or arms.

Common Symptoms of a Slipped Disc:

• Sharp or shooting pain in the lower back, neck, or shoulders
• Sciatic pain radiating down the leg
• Numbness or tingling in the extremities
• Muscle weakness
• Increased pain with bending or sitting for long periods

 

How Does a Slipped Disc Happen?

Slipped discs can develop gradually or result from a specific injury. Some of the most common causes include:

• Repetitive stress or poor posture: Sitting for long hours with poor alignment puts constant pressure on your spine.
• Heavy lifting with improper form: Bending from the waist instead of the knees can strain the discs.
• Trauma or sudden injury: Falls, accidents, or sports injuries can rupture the disc’s outer layer.
• Natural aging: Over time, discs lose hydration, making them more prone to herniation.

 

What Can You Do to Relieve Slipped Disc Pain?

While some may recommend invasive surgeries, many cases of slipped discs can be effectively treated with non-surgical approaches. Below are some key strategies we use to help patients at our center:

1. Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy

Spinal decompression is a highly effective, FDA-cleared treatment that gently stretches the spine, creating space between the vertebrae to relieve pressure on the affected discs and nerves. This not only alleviates pain but also allows the disc to heal naturally by reabsorbing fluids and nutrients.

2. Correcting Muscle Imbalances

In many cases, slipped discs are caused by muscle imbalances and postural faults. We focus on identifying and addressing these underlying issues through customized stability exercises and mobility work to prevent future injuries.

3. Postural Training & Rehabilitation

Proper posture and body mechanics are essential for maintaining long-term spinal health. We incorporate exercises and techniques to ensure your spine is properly supported and your core muscles are engaged throughout the day.

 

Why Choose Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC for Slipped Disc Treatment?

Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC is not only a Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor but also has nearly 20 years of experience helping patients avoid back surgery. Dr. Boelk knows firsthand the challenges of spinal injuries, having suffered from both a broken back and a disc bulge in his youth. This personal experience shaped his approach to spinal health and gives him a unique perspective on helping his patients recover and thrive.

At our San Diego clinic, we’ve performed over 40,000 spinal decompression sessions, making us the largest provider of Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression in California. Patients from across the state—and even internationally—travel to see Dr. Boelk because of his expertise in helping people heal naturally.

 

Find Relief Without Surgery in San Diego, CA

If you’re struggling with a slipped disc and want to avoid surgery, we’re here to help. At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, our goal is to address the root cause of your pain, correct imbalances, and empower you to live pain-free.

Call today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward healing:

The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123
Office Phone: 619-298-0800
Office Cell: 619-884-8298
Website: www.SanDiegoBackCare.com

 

Don’t let a slipped disc control your life. Let us help you relieve pain, restore function, and get back to doing the things you love—without surgery!

 

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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.

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, 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 18 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 40,000 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 40,000 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.