According to an embodiment, a spinal implant for implantation in a spinal facet joint is disclosed. The spinal implant comprises a first plate having a first surface, a second plate having a second surface, and a biasing element having a first end and a second end, the biasing element coupled to the first surface of the first plate at the first end and the second surface of the second plate at the second end. The biasing element may be at least one of a waveform spring, a coil spring, and a flexible core. The spinal implant may be configured for use in a spinal facet joint, such as a cervical facet joint.
