Relieve Facet Joint Pain with Spinal Decompression

Nov 10, 2025

This week, we’re focusing on ways to stay active, healthy, and pain-free as we head into the busy holiday season. Whether you’re dealing with stress, aches, or simply looking to improve your overall wellness, chiropractic care offers natural, effective solutions to keep you feeling your best. Stay tuned for tips, insights, and inspiration to help you move through November with balance and vitality!

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Relieve Facet Joint Pain with Spinal Decompression

Facet joint pain is a common cause of back and neck discomfort, often resulting from wear and tear, injury, or spinal misalignment. This type of pain can make daily activities challenging, limiting mobility and reducing your quality of life. Fortunately, spinal decompression therapy offers a non-invasive, drug-free solution to relieve facet joint pain, restore mobility, and improve overall spinal health.

What Is Facet Joint Pain?

Facet joints are small, stabilizing joints located at the back of your spine. They help guide movement and provide flexibility, but when these joints become irritated, inflamed, or compressed, they can cause pain and stiffness. Common causes of facet joint pain include:

  • Degenerative Changes: Aging or arthritis can wear down cartilage in the joints.
  • Injuries or Strain: Sudden trauma or repetitive stress can inflame the joints.
  • Spinal Compression: Pressure on the spine can irritate facet joints.

Facet joint pain often presents as localized discomfort in the back or neck, radiating into nearby areas like the shoulders, hips, or thighs, depending on the affected region.

How Spinal Decompression Can Help

Spinal decompression therapy is a gentle, non-surgical treatment designed to relieve pressure on the spine, including the facet joints. By creating negative pressure within the spinal discs, decompression allows the spine to realign and reduces stress on the surrounding joints and tissues.

Benefits of Spinal Decompression for Facet Joint Pain:

  1. Reduces Pressure on Facet Joints: Relieving compression allows the joints to heal and reduces inflammation.
  2. Improves Spinal Alignment: Correcting alignment helps the joints move more freely and reduces irritation.
  3. Enhances Circulation: Increases blood flow to the area, delivering oxygen and nutrients to promote healing.
  4. Relieves Pain Naturally: Provides long-lasting relief without the need for surgery or medication.

What to Expect During Spinal Decompression Therapy

Spinal decompression therapy is a safe and relaxing treatment. During a session, you’ll lie on a specialized table while gentle traction is applied to your spine. This process stretches and decompresses the spine, relieving pressure on the facet joints and surrounding tissues. Most sessions last 20–30 minutes, and many people notice improvements after just a few treatments.

Who Can Benefit from Spinal Decompression?

Spinal decompression is an excellent option for individuals experiencing:

  • Facet joint pain in the neck or lower back.
  • Stiffness or reduced range of motion due to joint irritation.
  • Pain caused by degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, or spinal misalignment.
  • Chronic back or neck pain that hasn’t responded to other treatments.

A Non-Invasive Solution to Facet Joint Pain

Facet joint pain can disrupt your life, but spinal decompression therapy offers a natural, effective solution to restore comfort and mobility. By relieving pressure, reducing inflammation, and promoting healing in the spine, decompression can help you get back to the activities you enjoy without pain holding you back.

Contact our office to schedule and appointment and learn more about spinal decompression and how it can help relieve your facet joint pain. Let’s work together to restore your spinal health and improve your quality of life!

 

Relieve Upper Back Pain with Gonstead Chiropractic

Upper back pain is a common issue that can affect your mobility, posture, and overall quality of life. Poor posture, stress, repetitive movements, or spinal misalignments are often the culprits. Gonstead Chiropractic care provides a precise, natural solution to address the root causes of upper back pain, offering long-lasting relief and improved function.

Causes of Upper Back Pain

The upper back, or thoracic spine, supports your posture and connects your neck, shoulders, and ribs. Common causes of pain include:

  • Poor Posture: Slouching or prolonged sitting strains muscles and joints.
  • Repetitive Movements: Overuse injuries from lifting or typing.
  • Muscle Tension: Stress-related tightness in the back and shoulders.
  • Spinal Misalignments: Misaligned vertebrae can irritate nerves and cause discomfort.

How Gonstead Chiropractic Helps

The Gonstead method is a precise and individualized approach that focuses on correcting specific spinal misalignments.

Key Benefits Include:

  1. Pain Relief: Targeted adjustments relieve pressure on nerves and muscles.
  2. Improved Posture: Proper alignment reduces strain and improves stability.
  3. Enhanced Mobility: Restores range of motion in the spine and shoulders.
  4. Lasting Results: Addresses the root cause of pain for long-term relief.

What to Expect

Gonstead Chiropractic care begins with a detailed assessment, including X-rays and physical exams, to identify the source of your pain. Gentle, precise adjustments are then applied to restore alignment and function. Many patients experience immediate relief, with ongoing improvements over time.

Why Choose Gonstead Chiropractic?

  • Non-Invasive Relief: Natural care without medications or surgery.
  • Personalized Treatment: Adjustments tailored to your specific needs.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Helps reduce pain, improve posture, and restore mobility.

Find Relief Today

Upper back pain doesn’t have to slow you down. With Gonstead Chiropractic care, you can achieve lasting relief and get back to living pain-free.

Contact our office to schedule an Appointment and start your journey to better health!

 

Managing Fatigue with Pulse PEMF Therapy

Fatigue isn’t just feeling tired—it’s a persistent lack of energy that can disrupt your daily life. Whether caused by stress, poor sleep, or chronic conditions, it leaves you drained and unmotivated. Pulse PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy) offers a natural, non-invasive way to combat fatigue by recharging your cells, boosting energy, and improving overall wellness.

Understanding Fatigue

Fatigue often arises from cellular dysfunction, where your cells struggle to produce enough energy. Common causes include:

  • Stress: Depletes energy reserves and disrupts sleep.
  • Poor Circulation: Limits oxygen and nutrients to cells.
  • Chronic Conditions: Drains energy in conditions like fibromyalgia.
  • Insufficient Recovery: Leaves you feeling worn out after physical or mental exertion.

Pulse PEMF therapy addresses these issues by energizing your cells and supporting recovery.

How Pulse PEMF Therapy Helps

Pulse PEMF therapy uses electromagnetic waves to recharge your cells and improve energy production. Key benefits include:

  • Boosted Cellular Energy: Improves ATP production, fueling your cells.
  • Enhanced Circulation: Delivers oxygen and nutrients more efficiently.
  • Reduced Inflammation: Alleviates chronic pain and energy-draining inflammation.
  • Better Sleep: Promotes relaxation and restorative rest.
  • Stress Relief: Calms the nervous system to reduce exhaustion.

What to Expect

Pulse PEMF therapy is painless and relaxing. During a 20–30 minute session, electromagnetic pulses target areas of your body to recharge your cells. Many individuals feel refreshed after just a few sessions, with lasting improvements over time.

Who Can Benefit?

Pulse PEMF therapy is ideal for:

  • Those experiencing persistent fatigue or low energy.
  • Stress-related exhaustion or adrenal fatigue.
  • Chronic conditions like fibromyalgia or chronic pain.
  • Difficulty recovering from physical or mental exertion.

A Natural Solution to Fatigue

You don’t have to rely on stimulants or push through exhaustion. Pulse PEMF therapy offers a safe, natural way to restore energy, improve recovery, and help you feel your best.

Contact our office to schedule an appointment and see how Pulse PEMF therapy can help you combat fatigue and regain vitality!

 

Treating OCD with BrainCore Neurofeedback Therapy

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) disrupts life with intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors. While therapy and medication help, BrainCore Neurofeedback Therapy offers a natural, non-invasive way to manage OCD by retraining the brain and promoting healthier activity patterns.

How OCD Affects the Brain

OCD is linked to brainwave imbalances that:

  • Overactivate Thought Centers: Intensify obsessive thoughts.
  • Disrupt Regulation: Make resisting compulsions harder.
  • Increase Anxiety: Heighten stress and worsen symptoms.

Neurofeedback restores balance, calming the mind and improving emotional regulation.

How BrainCore Neurofeedback Helps

Neurofeedback monitors and retrains brain activity. For OCD, it:

  • Calms Overactivity: Reduces obsessive thoughts.
  • Balances Emotions: Improves anxiety control.
  • Breaks Compulsion Cycles: Strengthens mental control.
  • Promotes Relaxation: Encourages a calmer mind.

This drug-free therapy targets the root cause—dysregulated brainwaves—for lasting relief.

What to Expect

  1. Brain Mapping: Identifies areas of imbalance.
  2. Training Sessions: Sensors monitor brain activity while feedback helps retrain it.
  3. Gradual Results: Over time, the brain learns to self-regulate, reducing symptoms.

Benefits of Neurofeedback for OCD

  • Non-Invasive: No medications required.
  • Lasting Relief: Promotes long-term balance.
  • Reduces Anxiety: Calms obsessive thoughts.
  • Improves Focus: Enhances mental clarity.

Find Relief Naturally

BrainCore Neurofeedback Therapy offers a safe, effective way to manage OCD, easing symptoms and improving well-being.

Contact our office to schedule your initial scan and learn how neurofeedback can help you or a loved one regain control naturally!

 

Relieve Hip Pain Naturally with Foot Levelers Orthotics

Hip pain can affect your mobility, posture, and overall quality of life. While the source of hip discomfort may seem localized, it’s often linked to issues in the feet. Foot Levelers custom orthotics offer a natural, non-invasive solution to address the root causes of hip pain by improving foot alignment and balancing the body from the ground up.

The Connection Between Feet and Hip Pain

Your feet are the foundation of your body, and imbalances in your arches or gait can create a chain reaction of stress throughout your legs, hips, and lower back. Common contributors to hip pain include:

  • Overpronation or Supination: Misaligned foot mechanics can strain the hips.
  • Uneven Weight Distribution: Poor foot support can cause the hips to compensate.
  • Postural Imbalances: Improper foot alignment impacts the hips and spine.

By addressing these underlying issues, Foot Levelers orthotics help alleviate stress on the hips and provide long-term relief.

How Foot Levelers Orthotics Help Hip Pain

Foot Levelers custom orthotics are designed to support your unique foot structure and improve overall body alignment. Benefits include:

  1. Arch Support: Stabilizes the foundation of your body, reducing stress on the hips.
  2. Improved Alignment: Aligns the feet, knees, hips, and spine, promoting better posture.
  3. Shock Absorption: Reduces impact on the hips during walking or running.
  4. Balanced Weight Distribution: Prevents overcompensation that leads to hip strain.

Why Choose Foot Levelers Orthotics?

Unlike generic insoles, Foot Levelers orthotics are custom-made using a detailed analysis of your feet. This ensures a perfect fit and targeted support to address the root cause of your hip pain.

Who Can Benefit?

Foot Levelers orthotics are ideal for individuals experiencing:

  • Hip pain caused by poor posture or foot mechanics.
  • Discomfort from prolonged standing or walking.
  • Uneven gait or leg length discrepancies.
  • Chronic hip, knee, or lower back pain.

Take the First Step Toward Relief

If hip pain is holding you back, Foot Levelers custom orthotics can help. By improving foot alignment and reducing stress on the hips, you’ll find relief and enjoy better mobility and posture.

Contact our office to schedule an appointment and learn how Foot Levelers orthotics can provide lasting relief for your hip pain!

 

Yours In Health,

Dr. Dennis & Your EC Team (Larry, Maggie & Zak)!

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