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San Diego Sciatica Center

San Diego Sciatica Center

 
Are you looking for pain relief and need to see someone who is well versed and experienced in dealing and successfully treating sciatica? We have been specializing in sciatica treatment for the past 18 years. We do not utilize injections, pain medications or spinal surgery.
 
When you are dealing with sciatica, it can be extremely frustrating and discouraging. Here is why, what happens?
 
Typically here is what most of our patients tell us.
 
I have been having this severe pain for quite awhile now. The pain did not go away on its own, so I went to my medical doctor. They then gave me some pain medication. I took those and not much relief. I went back to my doctor, now refereed out for Physical Therapy. I went to physical therapy. Pain reduction did not occur and at times the pain is now worse. Went back to my doctor, they referred me out for x-rays.
 (and in some cases MRI)
 
X-rays come back either "normal" and or there is some degenerative disc disease. Doctor then refers me to get spinal injections. Injections help for a few days to a few weeks, pain returns.
 
Doctor then says, we need to get an MRI if we have not had one yet and then possible surgery and referral to orthopedic or neurosurgeon.
 
Or some variation similar to the one above.
 
Here is the problem, some patients make steps in between to the chiropractor, acupuncture, acupressure]massage therapy but it does not help. Why?
 
Because the CAUSE of the pain was never addressed!
 
The reason why the pain is there in the first [place? The spinal discs get compressed so much that the inner jelly-like substance then”bulges” or “herniated” or “protrudes” into the spinal nerves causing the pain. In this case worth sciatica, it compresses and pushes upon the sciatic nerve hence the term sciatica, meaning an irritation of the nerve itself due to the spinal compression.


So, if we know the cause of the pain is spinal compression then it only makes sense that in order to solve the problem we need to “Decompress” the spinal discs in order to provide long lasting pain. This is why the above mentioned therapies do not provide free if as the treatments are not getting to the root of the problem. Any pain relief that is attained is typically short lived as the compression of the disc is still present.

 

For the past 18 years we have been providing something called Spinal Decompression Therapy or NSSD, Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression in order to resolve and treat the cause of sciatica and other disc compressive issues that can cause severe pain.

 

Conditions such as:

 

Chronic Lower Back Pain

 

Neck Pain

 

Herniated Discs

 

Slipped Discs

 

Pinched Nerves

 

Disc Bulges

 

Degenerative Disc Disease

 

Sciatica

 

Spinal Stenosis

 

Neuropathy

 

This treatment works by allowing the pressure to come off the spinal disc sin a very comfortable manner while laying ion a comfortable spinal decompression machine on your back.  Most of our patients fall asleep or listen to music or podcasts while the get their relaxing treatments. Allowing the discs to once again get water, oxygen and nutrients they were not bale to get when in the compressed state while at the same time, the swelling and inflammation gets flushed out of the area that was adding to the pain.

 

There are additional therapies done before and after each spinal decompression preseason session that aids in the quick pain relief and lasting results. IN order to prevent the pain from returning, we then undergo spinal stabilization protocols designed specific for each patient and created by Dr. Boelk DC, our clinic director and founder.

 

 

For the past 18 years we have been specializing in helping patients with sciatica with NSSD. Our protocols are very thorough and unique and specialized for each patient in our office. Our Clinic director and founder, Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC is a certified decompression doctor who has significant experience and knowledge in treating sciatica. He is  also a certified Pain Free Performance and exercise specialist who utilizes his knowledge to create spinal stabilization in his patients so the pain not only goes away fast, it stays away.

 

Our specialty is getting you back to your normal life, working, expecting, spending time with friends and family and enjoying life once again.

 

 

For a no-charge, no-obligation consultation call 619-298-0800,

 

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

 

 

"I came in with extreme back pain, resulting in days were it was difficult to get out of bed.  There were moments where I would be walking and then my back would lock up.  I thought it was something I have dealt with in the past but this last the entire month of July.  I finally dedicated myself to finding the long term solution.  

‘I came to Dr. Boelk unsure about the process, but after he identified exactly what my ailment was, I felt confident that this was the long term solution I was looking for. I instantly felt better and Dr. Boelk kept encouraging me to trust the process and understand it will take time to feel 100%.  I am now pain free and honestly feel stronger, even a little taller.   I highly recommend you visit Dr. Boelk." - Ming T.

 

"I highly recommend Dr.Boelk to everyone who has issues with their back and neck. After 2 months of treatment I am feeling a considerable difference. Dr. Boelk's skills and experience are incredible. Especially I appreciate his "very cautious and attentive " approach to the health: no unnecessary adjustment and procedures. I am very grateful to Dr.Boelk for his knowledgeable and professional treatment." - Olga M.

 

"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

 

 

We treat both local San Diego as well as out of town residents as far away as Alaska and Spain 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.

 

 

"Very nice Dr. and Honest ! I would definitely recommend anyone who hasn't had metal put in there back in a surgery to go to him and give his program a shot. I believe it would definitely help. Just not in my personal case. As I have a lot of hardware in my back. But I'm glad I took the time to meet with him. It was very informative all around." - Toni W., Lake Elsinore, CA

 

 

"I decided to see Dr. Boelk after a pretty gnarly motocoss neck injury. At the Hospital I was at, I felt I was getting pressured into a surgery which I refused. A friend of a friend referred him after Dr. Boelk successfully treated his broken back.

 

Dr. Boelk is a compassionate individual who truly cares about his patients. He looked at my MRI images, explained what he saw and potential routes for recovery. He could not treat me as I have to wait until the fracture in my neck heals, but the level of professionalism, compassion, caring and knowledge displayed by him was exceptional. He also recommended to seek an additional opinion form another neurosurgeon. My experience was that he really cares and he's not someone who would take advantage of the situation someone's in (unlike some other doctors). I will definitely be back and already recommended him to others as well! Thank you Dr. Boelk!-- Jan H.

 

--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 17 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.

 

Instead, through thousands of hours, 18 years and 30,000 treatments later, we have become Spinal Decompression experts and out clinic director and founder, Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC is a certified Spinal Decompression doctor and his private office located right there in San Diego has been voted the #1 Spinal Decompression Office In San Diego for quite some time. He treats many logical San Diego residents as well as out of state and country patients who seek out his expert opinion and protocols to get them out of pain and avoid surgery if possible.

 

 

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, 619-298-0800. 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.

 

Dr. Boelk is recognized as one of the leading Spinal Decompression Experts in the world. This highly effective therapy can end chronic low back and neck pain without the use of surgery.

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