by Todd Hartwig | Jun 4, 2018 | News/Local/Current Events
We here at Marcum Chiropractic support our Portland Trailblazers and Timbers! While the Blazers had a disappointing end to the 2017-18 season, the Timbers are playing amazingly well and are currently undefeated in their last seven games! Throughout the long NBA and...
by Todd Hartwig | May 17, 2018 | Headaches
Headaches are one of the most common problems treated by the practitioners at Marcum Chiropractic. There can be many causes of headaches, so the first step is to diagnose the source. More often than not the source of the problem is in the neck. Tight neck muscles, due...
by Todd Hartwig | May 10, 2018 | Health/Prevention
The State of Oregon recognizes chiropractic physicians as primary care physicians with the same rights as medical doctors and osteopaths. This means that chiropractors can diagnose, order labs/imaging, and refer to any other specialist just like any other type of...
by Todd Hartwig | May 3, 2018 | News/Local/Current Events
This coming Saturday is going to be FUN! The first Saturday of May every year is when the Kentucky Derby takes place. In 2018, it happens to also coincide with Cinco de Mayo! The mint juleps and margaritas will be flowing and the sombreros will be over-the-top! ...
by Todd Hartwig | Apr 26, 2018 | Auto Accidents
A study by Klobas, et. al in the Swedish Dental Journal has shown a direct correlation to TMJ (jaw) dysfunction in patients who have suffered whiplash following a car accident. These injuries lead to decreased jaw range-of-motion and moderate to significant pain in...
by Todd Hartwig | Apr 23, 2018 | Numbness / Tingling
Improperly working muscles are a common source of pain in the body. The pain usually comes from the muscle being torn (a strain), the muscle being in a state of spasm (involuntary constant contraction), or a “knot” in a portion of the muscle (often referred to as a...
by Todd Hartwig | Apr 5, 2018 | Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI)
Cars are safer than ever with the safety devices manufacturers are installing. That being stated, there is very little protection against suffering a concussion in a car accident. Please note that you do NOT have to hit your head against anything in order to suffer...
by Todd Hartwig | Mar 29, 2018 | Auto Accidents
Why is it that some people do not get injured in a car accident while other people in the same vehicle get seriously injured or even killed?!? The forces that act upon all vehicle occupants in an accident differs significantly and there are MANY other risk factors...
by Todd Hartwig | Mar 21, 2018 | News/Local/Current Events
Spring is officially here and the flowers and trees are blooming and turning Portland into our beloved Garden of Eden! Our caring team at Marcum Chiropractic has had the pleasure of helping many people blossom into a lifestyle of health and we can help you, too! We...
by Todd Hartwig | Mar 15, 2018 | Sports Injuries
We here at Marcum Chiropractic hope everyone enjoys the NCAA basketball tournament. It is a great event with drama, Cinderellas, and quality competition. All of the athletes playing must take care of themselves and get some additional help from their trainers and...
