by Todd Hartwig | Mar 24, 2017 | Auto Accidents
There are many factors that affect your chances of being injured in a car accident. Many of these same factors also affect the severity of injuries suffered. One of the major factors is whether or not you are aware of the impending crash. If you are aware and you...
by Todd Hartwig | Mar 16, 2017 | Health/Prevention
Pharmaceutical related deaths, especially those involving opioids, are an epidemic in the United States. In 2014, prescription drugs killed over 47,000 people with more than 28,000 of those dying from opioid overdose. In addition, it was estimated that in 2013 more...
by Todd Hartwig | Mar 9, 2017 | News/Local/Current Events
The Cascades are a snow-riders’ paradise right now. Mount Baker ski resort in Washington has received 130″ of snow in the past nine days! The resorts on Mt. Hood have received multiple feet as well. With lots of snow comes lots of fun- but common sense...
by Todd Hartwig | Mar 2, 2017 | Numbness / Tingling
Numbness is abnormal in healthy people. Like pain, numbness is an indication that something is amiss in your body. Problems with your nerves, muscles, cardiovascular system and more can cause numbness. Therefore, it is critical to find the source of what is causing...
by Todd Hartwig | Feb 23, 2017 | Low Back Pain
Nearly 80% of Americans will suffer at least one bout of moderate-to-severe low back pain at some point in their life. This number could drop significantly with a few simple steps: Consistently train your core muscles of the back and abdomen. Maintain a healthy,...
by Todd Hartwig | Feb 16, 2017 | Safety
How to be safe on the slopes… Hot and cold – warm up gently at the start of the day with a walk to the first lift and a few easy runs to loosen up any tired, achy muscles; don’t head straight for the black diamond runs! Watch out for icy patches. Be...
by Todd Hartwig | Feb 8, 2017 | Auto Accidents
Portland’s winter weather has caused many car crashes that have caused thousand of whiplash injuries in the past months. The staff at Marcum Chiropractic are experts at treating the source of your whiplash symptoms. Their years of clinical experience and...
by Todd Hartwig | Feb 2, 2017 | Elbow / Wrist
Wrist pain and hand numbness/tingling are on the rise due to increased computer use. When people experience any of these symptoms the first thought that comes to mind is that they have carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). While CTS needs to be considered, the symptoms are...
by Todd Hartwig | Jan 25, 2017 | Neck Pain / Headaches
Neck pain and tightness is becoming more common with the use of computers, tablets and phones. Looking down at your technology places too much stress on the joints of your neck thereby causing your muscles to tense up to support the weight of your head. The best way...
by Todd Hartwig | Jan 19, 2017 | Treatment
The providers at Marcum Chiropractic have a wonderful network of healthcare providers they refer patients to when additional or different treatments are needed by their patients. One of their most trusted providers is Dr. Alison Schulz. Doctor Schulz is a...
