Dr. Gerard Jarvis

11/14/2025

While a small percentage of patients will ultimately require surgery, the majority achieve excellent results with conservative, non-invasive care.

At our clinic, we utilize best-in-class technologies, including IDD Therapy with the Accu-SPINA, to help patients reduce pain, restore function, and get back to living their lives- without the knife.

💰 Back surgery can cost $50,000+
/- and often requires months of recovery.
IDD Therapy offers a fraction of the cost and a faster return to daily activities.
We also incorporate other best in class therapeutic solutions to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based spine care.

🧠Innovative treatment. Meaningful results. Health regained

11/13/2025

🦷🦷 Would you numb a cavity instead of fixing it?

Of course not - yet that’s what happens all too often with spinal disc pain. Steroid injections and nerve-burning procedures may offer short-term relief, but they can accelerate degeneration, contribute to muscle atrophy, and in rare cases, lead to serious complications such as arachnoiditis or discitis - inflammatory or infectious conditions of the spinal tissues that can cause severe, long-lasting pain and disability.

Just like a cavity, a herniated or bulging disc needs real repair - not repeated numbing.

At our clinic, we focus on healing the root cause with safe, effective, non-invasive options like IDD Therapy, Class IV Laser, SoftWave Therapy, and EmsculptNeo Functional Rehabilitation, supported by nutrition and lifestyle strategies to help your body truly heal from within.

📅 Schedule your MRI review today and start restoring your body - not just silencing its warning signals.

11/12/2025

Although surgical intervention may be indicated in certain cases based on clinical signs and symptoms, it is important to recognize that imaging findings alone should not dictate treatment decisions. For cervical and lumbar conditions, all conservative management options should be thoroughly exhausted before considering surgery. Even when surgical procedures are successful and free of complications, they inherently alter spinal biomechanics. This can result in scar tissue formation and increased mechanical stress on adjacent segments, accelerating degeneration at levels above and below the fusion site. Such changes may lead to recurrent disc herniation, nerve root compression, or spinal cord involvement, potentially causing further pain, neurological deficits, and functional decline.

In some cases, additional surgical intervention becomes necessary, perpetuating a cycle of biomechanical compromise, pain, and increased dependency on pain management strategies.

Following disc fusion, there is abnormal stress the adjacent intervertebral discs predisposing to degenerative disc disease and new disc herniations.

11/10/2025

💉💊 Remember: When athletes or actors appear on TV or social media promoting vaccines or medications, it’s usually paid advertising.

Don’t let Big Pharma influencers decide what’s best for your health! 🧠✨

It’s not always easy to tell when health info online is being influenced, but looking at intentions can help. Are they encouraging fewer ultra-processed foods and chemical drugs - or pushing for more?

Always check the funding. 💰 If it’s coming from Big Food or Big Pharma, that’s a big clue about who’s really behind the message.

11/07/2025

Surgery Sometimes Necessary, Often Over-Recommended

When it comes to neck and back pain, surgery can sometimes be necessary but far too often, it’s recommended prematurely. Before going under the knife, it’s vital to exhaust every conservative option first. The risks of surgery are real and enormous.

You wouldn’t start a football game with Hail Marys - it’s obvious that strategy won’t end well. The same holds true for treating spine issues. Jumping straight to surgery without trying safer, evidence-based options first can lead to unnecessary complications and long recoveries.

IDD Therapy is a conservative, non-surgical treatment that targets the root cause of neck and back pain - especially when it stems from a bulging or herniated disc - unlike medications, shots, traditional physical therapy, chiropractic adjustments, or dry needling, which often only address the symptoms.

📞 Call to schedule an MRI review and find out if IDD Therapy is the right conservative option for you.

11/04/2025

Your health is in your hands. 🌿

Good nutrition, staying hydrated, regular exercise, quality sleep, sunlight, and less screen time - these are the real foundations of health.

But the TV and ads won’t tell you that. They’ll say it’s all “just genetics” or “just aging,” and that a handful of pills is the only way to manage every symptom.

Don’t buy into it. Ask questions. Stay informed. The system profits from sickness - so choose to invest in your wellness instead. 💪✨

11/04/2025

🔥 Did You Know? 🔥

The most published physician in Spinal Disc Care and Spinal Decompression was Dr. Norman Shealy a true legend in the world of spine health!

Dr. Shealy was not only a Medical Doctor & Neurosurgeon, but also earned his Ph.D., trained at Duke Medical School, and even taught at Harvard Medical School.

📚 With over 500 published studies, Dr. Shealy led groundbreaking research on spinal disc hydration and biomechanics -and he even invented the TENS unit (yes, the same tech used for pain relief today!).

He once said:
“As a neurosurgeon observing my first back surgery, I knew then that back surgery was not the answer.”

💥 At our clinic, we’re proud to continue his legacy as Certified Providers in Spinal Decompression using the Accu-SPINA® system - one of the most advanced technologies available for treating disc issues.

We combine this cutting-edge system with other best-in-class therapies to help our patients find lasting relief from neck and back pain - without Dangerous Meds 💊, Risky Injections 💉, or Unnecessary Surgeries ⚕️.

👉 If you’ve been told you need surgery, or you’re struggling with chronic disc pain - schedule your MRI review today!

📞 Call today to schedule your MRI Review and discover if you qualify for our safe, effective, and non-invasive disc recovery program!

11/03/2025

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11/02/2025

💥 Arm or Neck Pain That Just Won’t Quit?

Your MRI might mention “foraminal compression” that means the space where your nerve exits your spine is getting tight, and the nerve may be pinched.

This can cause:
⚡ Arm pain
💤 Tingling or numbness
💪 Weakness

Here’s what those MRI terms mean
🔹 Mild: Slight pressure - occasional discomfort.
🔸 Moderate: Nerve is pinched - more frequent pain or tingling.
🔴 Severe: Nerve is clearly compressed - constant pain or weakness.

💡 The great news? Relief is possible without heavy meds, steroid shots, or surgery!

🌟 Our advanced, non-invasive treatments can help:
✅ IDD Therapy – Gentle spinal decompression to take pressure off the nerve.
✅ Class IV Laser Therapy – Deep tissue laser to reduce inflammation and speed healing.

Let’s look at your scan together and create a custom plan to get you feeling better - naturally and safely.



10/31/2025

💡 How Does Body Weight Affect Your Back?

Many factors contribute to degenerative changes in the spine and chronic pain. To achieve the best long-term results, it’s important to have a plan that goes beyond simply masking pain with medications or injections.

👉 Excellent non-invasive options such as Emsculpt Neo Functional and Class 4 Laser Therapy have helped significantly improve the success of conservative care - helping even difficult cases avoid surgery.

Your spine works hard every day to support your body, no matter your weight. Carrying extra pounds can have a big impact on how your back feels:

1️⃣ Increased Back Pressure For every pound you gain, your lower back bears four additional pounds of pressure with each step — and up to eight pounds when running. Over time, that extra pressure can lead to tissue degeneration, herniated discs, or spinal osteoarthritis.

2️⃣ Altered Spinal Alignment Extra belly weight shifts your posture and alignment, putting stress on your lower back. This can cause muscle strain, spasms, and faster joint degeneration.

3️⃣ Increased Inflammation Excess fat tissue releases inflammatory substances that not only cause back pain but also worsen spinal degeneration.

Taking steps toward a healthy weight and exploring innovative, non-invasive treatments can make a world of difference in restoring your spine health and avoiding surgery.

🧠 Before choosing medication or surgery, book an MRI review to discover how our leading-edge technologies may help you heal naturally.