Spinal Decompression for Disc Bulge in Kearny Mesa, CA: Why NSSD Works So Well
If you are dealing with a disc bulge, you likely experience discomfort and pain that affects your daily life. Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) is an advanced treatment designed to address the root cause of this pain—spinal disc compression—by gently decompressing the spine. While many patients have found lasting relief from NSSD, it's important to understand that not all spinal decompression treatments are the same.
Why NSSD Works So Well
NSSD works by creating negative pressure within the spinal discs, which allows bulging or herniated discs to retract away from the nerves they may be compressing. This process relieves the pressure on the spine and allows for increased water, oxygen, and nutrient flow to the disc, promoting healing. The DRX 9000 is a well-known machine used in NSSD, and it has been researched and shown to be highly effective for spinal decompression therapy.
However, the success of NSSD is not just in the equipment but in the expertise and the full program that accompanies the treatment.
Why Not All NSSD Is the Same
The quality and success of NSSD can vary greatly depending on how the treatment is delivered. It’s not just about placing a patient on a machine. To get optimal results, you need:
Pre and Post Therapy Protocols: A proper treatment plan that includes preparation before the therapy and adequate post-therapy exercises to ensure the spine remains stable.
Individualized Plans: Each patient is unique. At our office, Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC creates personalized treatment plans based on individual needs, taking into account their specific disc issue, spinal alignment, and lifestyle factors.
Addressing Muscle Imbalances and Biomechanics
Spinal decompression alone isn't enough. Many patients suffer from muscle imbalances or incorrect biomechanics that may have contributed to their injury in the first place. It’s critical to address these to prevent the problem from returning. A successful treatment plan should:
Correct muscle imbalances by strengthening weakened muscles and stretching tight areas.
Assess and improve biomechanics to avoid future strain on the spine.
Spinal Stabilization, Mobility, and Hip Health
Many patients with disc bulges also experience issues with spinal stability and hip mobility, which can exacerbate back pain. Your treatment should involve:
Spinal Stabilization: Strengthening the core muscles and stabilizing the spine to reduce strain on the discs.
Spinal Mobility: For some, restoring proper movement in the spine is crucial.
Hip Stability and Mobility: If the hips aren’t stable, they can place extra stress on the spine, contributing to disc issues. Addressing hip alignment and movement can relieve pressure from the back.
Posture Matters
Another critical factor is posture. Prolonged poor posture can lead to spinal compression and aggravate a disc bulge. Part of the long-term success of your treatment involves correcting postural faults. This is why Dr. Boelk incorporates postural assessments and training into every treatment plan.
Why Choose Dr. Boelk in San Diego, CA
Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC is highly regarded for his success in treating disc bulges with NSSD. His expertise goes beyond simply using decompression machines. He has performed over 40,000 decompression sessions and is known for:
His comprehensive approach, which includes spinal stabilization and addressing biomechanical issues.
Personalized care for each patient, ensuring they not only get out of pain but stay pain-free by correcting the underlying issues.
Extensive knowledge and certifications in spinal decompression and rehabilitation, which make him a go-to expert in San Diego for disc-related conditions.
Whether you are dealing with severe back pain, sciatica, or a bulging disc, Dr. Boelk has the experience and skill to help you find relief and get back to enjoying your life. Contact our office today to find out if NSSD is the right option for you.
Contact Information:
Office Phone: 619-298-0800
Office Cell: 619-884-8298
Address: 5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123
Website: www.SanDiegoBackCare.com
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 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, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Canada 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
"This place is amazing, the staff is friendly and I'd recommend this place to anyone who needs it.
I recently discharged from the military with quite a few injuries, and extremely bad back pain. Since then I have seen dozens of incompetent doctors that have had no real interest in treating me, only interest is selling me the next pill or vaccine.
Dr. Boelk is not one of those doctors, this man is professional/ knowledgeable and truly cares about his patients. I have had nothing short of a great experience in this office. His nurse Megan is also very polite and caring for their patients.
These days it is very difficult to find a genuine medical professional, so when I do find them I feel that the world needs to know. This man is a good dude." - Donnie M., san Diego,CA
"Dr. Boelk is truly fantastic and his decompression treatments have been life-changing. I highly recommend anyone struggling with cervical pain and open to exploring nonsurgical methods to visit Dr. Boelk." - Mike S. Del Mar, CA
--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 19 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.
"I decided to see Dr. Boelk after a pretty gnarly motocross 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 seeking an additional opinion from 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 have already recommended him to others as well! Thank you Dr. Boelk!" - Jan H., San Marcos, CA
"Dr Boelk saved my life! I was diagnosed with Multilevel Degenerative Back Disease. The medical back specialists recommended fusing my Cervical Spine and performing a Discectomy on my bulging disc in my lower spine. They insisted on scraping Discs - C5: C6: C7 insert cadaver bones and secure my Cervical Vertebrates with a Titanium Plate & Screws. Dr Boelk treatments on the DRX 9000 & 9000C have resulted in me avoiding any evasive operations and restoring the Health of my Cervical and Lumbar Discs. I am now PAIN FREE! I returned to my Back Surgeons and presented them with new MRI's. They concluded I didn't need any operation and wanted to know what I did. When I told them I have received treatments on the DRX 9000 they were Not Supportive and were Not Happy! I have been extremely satisfied with my results and because of my Multi-Level Cervical and Lumbar deterioration condition, I continually receive periodic DRX 9000 treatments from Dr. Boelk to help Maintain my Pain Free Status.
Dr Boelk is one of the most Honest, Informed and Caring Spinal Doctors and human beings I have ever met. His office has an amazing caring and kind staff. I owe him and his staff a tremendous amount of Respect, Gratitude & Thanks for what they have achieved with my DRX treatments in eliminating all my Back Pain! - Cliff G, San Diego, 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, Canada 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
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