by Todd Hartwig | Aug 21, 2022 | Chiropractic
Proprioception is our body’s sense of self-movement, force, and body position. It’s mediated by special nerves known as proprioceptors. These specialized neurons are located in the muscles, tendons, and joints. Proprioceptive feedback is present in...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 14, 2022 | Posture
Stand up straight. Put down your phone. Now, feel better. You’re welcome. 🙂
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 7, 2022 | Neck Pain / Headaches
The most common complaint after a whiplash injury is neck pain with headaches. If you have even slight discomfort, it can be a good indicator that something more and possibly permanent is going on with your musculoskeletal system. A thorough history and examination...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 2, 2022 | Headaches
People often assume that all headaches are migraine headaches. While migraines are fairly common, they’re not the most common type of headache. The most common type of headache is a muscle-tension headache. These are caused by tight muscles in the neck, most...
by Todd Hartwig | Jul 25, 2022 | Sports Injuries
Chiropractic treatment has helped millions with sports injuries recover better and faster. Want to know a secret? Chiropractic care can also make you faster, stronger, and better at practically everything you do! The best athletes in the world regularly get adjusted...
by Todd Hartwig | Jul 17, 2022 | Shoulder / Mid back
Oftentimes problems in the neck can refer symptoms into the shoulder(s) and/or thoracic spine (mid-back). This can be very frustrating for patients as the source of the problem isn’t where they are feeling symptoms. This can cause one to feel pain, tingling,...
by Todd Hartwig | Jul 12, 2022 | Elbow / Wrist
Chiropractors often come to mind when someone has back or neck pain. Did you know that chiropractors are trained to provide care for all parts of the body! The joints and muscles of the extremities cause many problems and sadly, injuries to the wrists and elbows have...
by Todd Hartwig | Jul 9, 2022 | News/Local/Current Events
Summer has finally decided to show up in the Pacific Northwest! We here at Marcum Chiropractic love summer in the PNW and all it has to offer – the hikes, the beaches, the outdoor dining scene! Just a couple reminders to keep your summer a safe one: never...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 28, 2022 | Posture
Everyone knows that poor posture looks sloppy and gives off a not-so-attractive appearance. It can and will lead to many musculoskeletal problems, too. Unbeknownst to many is the fact poor posture, specifically a “humped back” can lead to breathing...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 13, 2022 | Disc
The intervertebral discs in the spine have two major purposes. The first is to act as spacers between the vertebrae which provides room for all of the nerves and blood vessels and allows for proper movement of the spine. The second function is to act as shock...
