The Hidden Core: How EMSELLA Fixes Back Pain from the Bottom Up

When you think of "core strength," you probably picture sit-ups, planks, and six-pack abs. But there is a critical part of your core that gym workouts often miss—and its weakness might be the real reason your lower back hurts.

We are talking about the Pelvic Floor.

At Phelts Chiropractic, we treat the body as an interconnected system. If you are struggling with chronic lower back pain that just won't go away, the solution might not be treating your back at all. It might be strengthening your foundation with EMSELLA.

The Missing Link: Your Pelvic Floor and Your Spine

Think of your core as a canister. The abdominal muscles are the sides, the diaphragm is the lid, and the pelvic floor is the bottom.

If the bottom of the canister is weak, the entire structure becomes unstable. When your pelvic floor muscles are too weak to support your organs and stabilize your pelvis, your lower back muscles are forced to work overtime to keep you upright.

This leads to:

Chronic lower back tension
Instability in the hips
Recurrent pain that returns even after massage or adjustments

The Solution: The Emsella "Throne"

For many patients, "doing kegels" isn't enough because they can't isolate the right muscles. This is where EMSELLA changes the game.

EMSELLA is a non-invasive chair that uses HIFEM (High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic) energy to stimulate the deep pelvic floor muscles.

The Power: A single 28-minute session induces 11,200 supramaximal contractions.
The Feeling: You simply sit fully clothed on the chair and feel a tingling vibration. It is completely painless.
The Result: It rebuilds the "floor" of your core, taking the pressure off your spine and reducing back pain.

The Phelts Difference: Applied Kinesiology

While the Emsella chair is an incredible technology, simply sitting on it isn't always enough if your brain has "disconnected" from those muscles.

At Phelts Chiropractic, we enhance every session with Applied Kinesiology (AK).

Muscle Testing: Before you sit, Dr. Phelts uses muscle testing to determine the tone of your pelvic stabilizers and their connection to your lower back.
The Reset: If we find muscles with low tone (neurological inhibition), we perform specific AK corrections to reset them to a normal tone.
Activation: Once the neural pathways are open, we place you on the Emsella chair. Because the muscles are now "listening," the HIFEM energy is significantly more effective.

Complete Regenerative Care: EMSCULPT NEO and EMFACE

To get the best results, we often combine Emsella with our other regenerative technologies:

EMSCULPT NEO: While Emsella secures the "floor," Emsculpt Neo builds the "walls" of your core. It uses HIFEM and Radiofrequency to burn fat and build muscle in the abdomen and glutes. We also use AK here to ensure low-tone muscles are activated for maximum results.
EMFACE: Don't forget the muscles you show the world. EMFACE uses synchronized RF and HIFES energies to tone facial muscles and reduce wrinkles without needles. It lifts the face naturally, matching the youthful energy you feel in your body.

Strengthen Your Foundation

You can't build a strong house on a weak foundation. If you want to finally resolve your back pain, you have to look at the whole picture.

Ready to strengthen your hidden core?

Schedule Your Free Consultation at Phelts Chiropractic P.C.

References

HIFEM for Incontinence (EMSELLA): Multiple studies confirm the efficacy of HIFEM technology for treating urinary incontinence by strengthening pelvic floor muscles, which act as a critical stabilizer for the spine.
Source: PubMed - Noninvasive High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Therapy in Women With Urinary Incontinence
Comparative Study on Pelvic Floor Strengthening: Research indicates that HIFEM technology is significantly more effective than traditional electrostimulation for engaging and strengthening the deep pelvic floor muscles.
Source: PMC - A Comparative Study on the Effects of HIFEM and Electrostimulation
HIFEM for Musculoskeletal Conditions: Studies support HIFEM as a safe and effective approach for enhancing musculoskeletal conditions, improving mobility, and reducing pain through deep muscle stimulation.
Source: PubMed - Non-invasive HIFEM technology for musculoskeletal system enhancement
Prevention of Muscle Atrophy: Electrical stimulation therapies are established interventions to prevent muscle disuse atrophy, essential for rehabilitating weak core and pelvic structures.
Source: PubMed - Neuromuscular electrical stimulation prevents muscle disuse atrophy