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...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 27, 2014 | Health/Prevention
As Labor Day approaches so does the first day of school. Children will likely be using backpacks to carry their belongings to and from school. Make sure that your child uses BOTH shoulder straps on the backpack to evenly distribute the weight. Also, a good...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 21, 2014 | Auto Accidents
Many people think that if they are involved in a “fender-bender” without any visible damage they cannot be injured. More often than not, in low-speed collisions (under 10 mph), the MORE damage to the vehicle the less damage to you. How is this? When the car bends,...
