Strengthen Your Core, Support Your Back: How EMSCULPT NEO and EMSELLA Work Together to Relieve Low Back Pain

Low back pain affects millions of people every day—and while pain relievers or massages may offer temporary relief, the root cause often lies deeper: weak core and pelvic floor muscles. These muscle groups are the foundation of spinal support and stability. When they’re underactive, your lower back is forced to compensate, leading to stiffness, soreness, and chronic discomfort.

That’s where combining EMSCULPT NEO® and EMSELLA® can make a transformative difference.

The Core-to-Floor Connection

Your core isn’t just your abs—it’s an integrated system of muscles that includes your abdominals, pelvic floor, and glutes. These muscles work together to stabilize your spine and pelvis during everyday movements like standing, bending, and lifting.

However, weakness in any part of this chain can cause the others to overwork. For example:

• Weak pelvic floor muscles can destabilize the lower spine.
• Underactive abdominals can lead to poor posture and excess strain on the lumbar region.
• Weak gluteal muscles (especially the gluteus maximus) reduce hip and sacroiliac stability, forcing the lower back to take on more load.

This is why an integrated approach—addressing all three zones—is so effective.

Step 1: Build a Stronger Core with EMSCULPT NEO (Abdominal Treatments)

EMSCULPT NEO® combines radiofrequency (RF) energy and High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM+) technology to build and strengthen your abdominal muscles while reducing fat in the area. Each 30-minute session produces the equivalent of tens of thousands of supramaximal muscle contractions—far beyond what you could achieve during a traditional workout.

By improving core muscle tone and endurance, EMSCULPT NEO helps:

• Stabilize your spine
• Improve posture
• Reduce compensatory strain on the lower back

Most patients feel stronger and more supported in their everyday movements after just a few sessions.

Step 2: Reinforce Pelvic Stability with EMSELLA

EMSELLA® is a breakthrough pelvic floor treatment that uses electromagnetic stimulation to contract deep pelvic muscles—up to 11,000 times in a single session—while you remain fully clothed and comfortably seated.

A stronger pelvic floor:

• Improves spinal alignment
• Reduces pelvic tilt and instability
• Supports your lower abdominal wall and lumbar region

Many patients also notice secondary benefits such as better bladder control, improved core engagement, and even enhanced confidence in movement.

Step 3: Enhance Lower Back Support with EMSCULPT NEO (Gluteus Maximus Treatments)

Your gluteus maximus plays a critical role in protecting your lower back. It attaches to your spine via the sacrum, and your ilium.  When it’s weak or underactive, your sacroiliac joint is less stable, which causes your lumbar and hip muscles take on extra work, leading to tightness and pain. EMSCULPT NEO gluteal treatments strengthen and tone this powerhouse muscle group—enhancing pelvic alignment and offloading stress from the lumbar spine.

With improved glute activation, patients often experience:

• Greater hip stability
• Reduced lower back strain during daily activities
• Better posture and balance

Why Combining Treatments Works Best

When EMSCULPT NEO (core and glutes) and EMSELLA (pelvic floor) are used together—sometimes called the “Core to Floor” protocol—they create a synergistic effect. You’re addressing every key muscle group that contributes to spinal stability, pelvic balance, and postural alignment.

Clinical studies show that this combination can lead to:

• Up to 30% increase in core muscle strength
• Reduced back pain and improved function
• Noticeable improvement in posture and mobility

Feel Stronger from the Inside Out

If you’ve been living with persistent low back pain, it’s time to move beyond temporary fixes. By restoring muscle balance through EMSCULPT NEO and EMSELLA, you can experience lasting relief—without surgery, needles, or downtime.

Phelts Chiropractic in NYC specializes in non-invasive, evidence-based treatments that help you move and feel your best.