by Todd Hartwig | Jul 31, 2015 | Health/Prevention
Muscle is contractile tissue. This means it is capable of shortening or contracting. This is what allows our body to move itself without any outside influence. Unfortunately, when we injure ourselves, our body’s muscles go into spasm to prevent movement of the injured...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 17, 2015 | Health/Prevention
Hey Portland! Summer is here (and that’s the reason why we put up with the other nine months of the year, right?) Here’s your assignment; go out there and enjoy it! The natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest is begging you to enjoy it. Thus, get out there and hike,...
by Todd Hartwig | May 7, 2015 | Health/Prevention
The May flowers are upon us and many people are busy tending to their gardens and yards. In order to lessen the chances of injuring your back while working in your yard follow these three tips: 1. Don’t pull large weeds/bushes- use a shovel or other tool to...
by Todd Hartwig | Apr 16, 2015 | Health/Prevention
Stretching is a frequently ignored aspect of an individual’s overall health and fitness. Muscles need to two things to work efficiently: strength and the ability to lengthen (stretch). Lacking either one can and will cause problems for you. The team at Marcum...
by Todd Hartwig | Mar 19, 2015 | Health/Prevention
Women have been told that they need to take calcium and Vitamin D supplements to prevent osteoporosis when they are in their 50’s and beyond. While true, the vital information that is not always conveyed is that the supplementation needs to begin when the woman is in...
by Todd Hartwig | Feb 12, 2015 | Health/Prevention
Most people know it but often forget it. What is it? To lift with your legs and not your back! Bend your knees, not your back. And remember to keep the weight as close to your body as possible. Simple but very important stuff to keep in mind when lifting heavy objects...
