by Todd Hartwig | Sep 25, 2014 | Chiropractic
If you or someone you know is regularly “popping” their neck, stop it! When you do, the same joint(s) get stretched repeatedly often with excessive force. The repetitive forces eventually make the joint(s) too loose. The body’s natural compensatory mechanism is to...
by Todd Hartwig | Sep 18, 2014 | Shoulder / Mid back
Many times shoulder pain is caused by a problem in the neck. The problem could be originating in the joints, connective tissue or nerves in the neck. If you have shoulder pain, make sure you have your neck evaluated to make sure the problem isn’t coming from there....
by Todd Hartwig | Sep 10, 2014 | Health/Prevention
Stretching is likely the most undervalued aspect of human health. We are bombarded daily with ads and information on what to eat, how much cardio to do and what supplements we “need.” However, as we age and injuries accumulate, flexibility decreases dramatically. As...
by Todd Hartwig | Sep 4, 2014 | Elbow / Wrist
Many cases of “carpal tunnel syndrome” have nothing to do with the carpal tunnel. Commonly, the problem causing pain/numbness in peoples’ hands is tight muscles. These tight muscles are usually in the forearms, armpit or neck. Do NOT have carpal tunnel surgery before...
