by Todd Hartwig | Jul 20, 2017 | Health/Prevention
The United States makes up approximately 4.6% of the world’s population. Sadly, we consume almost 99% of the world’s hydrocodone (a.k.a., Norco, Vicodin, Lorcet, etc.). These figures are stunning. The standard of care in America includes prescription...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 29, 2017 | News/Local/Current Events
Everyone at Marcum Chiropractic wishes you a very Happy Fourth of July! Enjoy the parades, picnics, fireworks, etc. Please remember to use common sense and do not drink and drive. Also, be extra careful when enjoying fireworks. Do NOT light any while holding them...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 15, 2017 | Auto Accidents
The staff at Marcum Chiropractic has extensive experience treating people injured in automobile accidents. Some of the most common complaints following a wreck are neck pain, back pain and headaches. In addition to these, other symptoms may occur including...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 8, 2017 | Knee / Foot
We received a phone call yesterday from a person asking whether we adjust knees. We told him, “absolutely!” Chiropractic adjustments are not limited to the neck and back. In fact, Dr. Hartwig will treat any joint that needs it. The adjustments may be a...
by Todd Hartwig | May 25, 2017 | News/Local/Current Events
Memorial Day weekend will soon be upon us and with it Summer! We are all happy to see the warmer temperatures and sunshine here in the Pacific Northwest. The nice weather brings with it some dangers that differ from those in the wetter times of year. Two of the...
by Todd Hartwig | May 18, 2017 | Acupuncture
Nervous? Anxious? Worried? We have the solution for you! Sierra Abate, LAc, is the wonderfully knowledgeable and talented acupuncturist at Marcum Chiropractic. She has had tremendous success helping people deal with anxiety, depression and nervousness. Her...
by Todd Hartwig | May 11, 2017 | Health/Prevention
Poor posture is the underlying cause of many aches and pains that bring people into Marcum Chiropractic. The leading culprit in the causes of poor posture is the amount of sitting that most of us do on a regular basis. Most of us spend significant portions of our...
by Todd Hartwig | May 4, 2017 | News/Local/Current Events
The people of Portland are rejoicing- Spring has arrived! The clouds have parted, the sun is shining and the thermometer has reached 80 degrees. With these changes comes a lot of gardening, yard work and new sports/activities. Most injuries happen around the house...
by Todd Hartwig | Apr 27, 2017 | Sports Injuries
All athletes suffer injuries at some point. The worst thing you can do is just “rub some dirt on it.” When you are injured, get treatment as soon as possible. Marcum Chiropractic’s Dr. Todd Hartwig is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician who...
by Todd Hartwig | Apr 20, 2017 | Shoulder / Mid back
Following a violent sneeze or cough people often complain about pain under one or both of their shoulder blades. The pain is usually due to dysfunction of where the rib meets the spine. When the rib “pops out of joint” the surrounding muscles go into...
