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...
by Todd Hartwig | Mar 8, 2018 | Treatment
One of the greatest things about so-called alternative medicine is the fact that it can be used as treatment following injuries AND as a means to prevent injuries in the first place! Chiropractic, massage, and acupuncture will expedite your healing following...
by Todd Hartwig | Mar 1, 2018 | Knee / Foot
Many back and neck problems actually originate with problems in the feet, ankles, or knees. Problems in the lower extremities will cause compensation and undue stress on the spine and the associated muscles. This leads to pain, tight muscles, and joint dysfunction...
by Todd Hartwig | Feb 22, 2018 | Auto Accidents
Mother nature is proving the groundhog correct! Winter is in full effect in Portland and the roads are very slippery. There have been a significant number of auto accidents in the past few days and likely many more due to the current conditions. If anyone you know...
