by Todd Hartwig | Oct 6, 2011 | Auto Accidents
Every year in America approximately three million people suffer whiplash injuries. Half of these people will develop chronic pain. More than 10% (332,000) will become disabled due to the injuries. There are specific treatments that will lessen the chances of...
by Todd Hartwig | Sep 15, 2011 | Auto Accidents
Below is a list of the top 8 symptoms experienced following a car accident: 1. Neck Pain 2. Headache 3. Fatigue 4. Shoulder Pain 5. Anxiety 6. Interscapular Pain (Pain between your shoulder blades) 7. Low Back Pain 8. Sleep Disturbance After a wreck you may...
by Todd Hartwig | Sep 1, 2011 | Auto Accidents
The doctors at Marcum Chiropractic Clinic have taken numerous post-graduate classes on the biomechanics and forces involved in motor vehicle accidents. Their training also involved detailed treatment protocols. Utilizing these protocols allows them to treat your...
by Todd Hartwig | Jul 28, 2011 | Auto Accidents
If you’ve been in a motor vehicle accident, do NOT just wait to see if it goes away. You will probably feel better with time, but you will NOT heal properly. Also, your healing time will be extended and you will suffer more without proper care. We here at...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 23, 2011 | Auto Accidents
More people are injured in low-speed (less than 20 mph) car crashes than in high-speed crashes. This may seem counter-intuitive, but it is true. The reason is because during a high-speed wreck, the vehicle(s) will absorb a large portion of the forces- this is when...
by Todd Hartwig | May 12, 2011 | Auto Accidents
The single most important thing you can do to reduce your chance of a whiplash injury is to properly position your headrest. Stop by Marcum Chiropractic Clinic to learn how! 12425 NE Glisan St. Ste. B, Portland, OR 97230 (Behind Walgreens and Staples).