Searching for Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression for Back Pain in La Jolla, CA? Here’s What You Need to Know
Back pain is one of the most common and debilitating conditions people face, and finding effective treatment can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Many San Diego residents are turning to Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) as a promising solution for conditions such as herniated or bulging discs, sciatica, degenerative disc disease, and chronic lower back pain. But not all spinal decompression therapies are created equal, and understanding how it works—and what makes it successful—can make all the difference in your recovery.
What Is Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression?
NSSD is a cutting-edge, FDA-cleared therapy designed to relieve pressure on the spinal discs and nerves. Using advanced technology, NSSD creates a gentle traction force that allows the affected discs to retract, increasing space and promoting the flow of nutrients and oxygen to aid in healing. This process can significantly reduce pain and improve mobility without the risks and recovery time associated with surgery.
How Does NSSD Work?
During an NSSD session, patients lie on a specialized decompression table, where a computer-controlled system applies precise traction to the spine. This gentle pulling and releasing cycle targets the affected area to create negative pressure within the disc. Over time, this reduces nerve compression, alleviates pain, and promotes natural healing of the spine.
Why Not All NSSD Is Equal
While the technology behind NSSD is powerful, the success of the therapy hinges on several critical factors. Simply lying on a decompression table isn’t enough. To achieve the best outcomes, each patient’s protocol must be custom-tailored based on their unique condition, pain level, and medical history. This level of specificity requires an in-depth assessment and expertise to determine the correct approach.
Moreover, NSSD should not be viewed as a standalone, passive treatment. Active therapy plays a crucial role in supporting and maintaining the results. Without strengthening the core, stabilizing the hips, and addressing muscle imbalances, patients risk relapsing into pain. However, active therapy must be introduced at the right time and executed correctly. Rushing into exercises without proper spinal stability can aggravate the condition rather than improve it.
The Importance of Expertise in NSSD
This is where Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC excels. As one of the leading providers of NSSD in California, with over 50,000 sessions performed, Dr. Boelk understands that successful outcomes require a comprehensive and individualized approach. He not only focuses on the passive decompression therapy but integrates tailored active therapies into his patients’ recovery plans, ensuring that every step is optimized for long-term success.
Dr. Boelk's approach involves:
- Detailed Assessments: Each patient undergoes a thorough evaluation to determine the exact cause of their pain and the appropriate decompression settings.
- Specific Protocols: Customized treatment protocols that evolve based on the patient’s progress and response to therapy.
- Active Therapy Integration: Introducing stability and strengthening exercises at the right time, ensuring the spine is adequately supported to prevent future issues.
- Patient Education: Empowering patients with knowledge about their condition and recovery process to maintain results beyond the clinic.
Why Choose Dr. Boelk for Your Spinal Decompression?
Dr. Boelk’s decades of experience, combined with his dedication to cutting-edge treatments and holistic care, make him a standout choice for those seeking non-surgical solutions for back pain in San Diego. Patients travel from across the country to benefit from his expertise, and his results speak for themselves. If you’re looking for effective, long-lasting relief from back pain, you’ll find that his patient-centric, results-driven approach can help you reclaim your life.
Take the First Step Toward a Pain-Free Life
If you’re considering Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression in San Diego, don’t settle for a one-size-fits-all solution. Choose a provider who understands the complexities of your condition and offers a personalized path to recovery. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC today and discover how he can help you achieve the pain relief and spinal health you’ve been searching for.
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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.