by Todd Hartwig | Sep 21, 2016 | Auto Accidents
Most auto accidents are caused by the driver being distracted. Currently, cell phones are the most distracting thing, but there are countless others. Having a conversation with someone either on the phone or with another passenger while driving significantly raises...
by Todd Hartwig | Sep 15, 2016 | News/Local/Current Events
We can’t believe that we have been in our Overlook neighborhood office for a year already! Time flies when you’re having fun. It has been a wonderful year in such a fun and vibrant part of Portland. We look forward to continuing to provide excellent care for all of...
by Todd Hartwig | Sep 8, 2016 | Safety
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for parents…Christmas? Nope. Back-to-school time! As parents around the world celebrate, please keep your children’s safety at the forefront of your mind. Please make sure your children use both shoulder straps when wearing...
by Todd Hartwig | Sep 1, 2016 | Massage
Chiropractic, massage and acupuncture are often lumped into a group of therapies referred to as being “alternative.” The mindset that these, or any type of treatment, is an alternative makes one wonder why? Chiropractic, massage and acupuncture have been...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 25, 2016 | Low Back Pain
The majority of Americans are overweight. The majority of Americans currently suffer from or will suffer a moderate-to-severe bout of low back pain at some point. The correlation between being overweight and low back pain cannot be overstated. Excess weight,...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 18, 2016 | Chiropractic
Are you going to break my neck? Of course not! This is a question that is asked by nervous patients who are new to chiropractic care. Hollywood has done a not-so-wonderful job of portraying any pressure applied to someone’s neck as being enough to break it. If too...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 11, 2016 | Chiropractic
Does getting adjusted hurt? This is one of the most common questions asked by patients who are new to chiropractic care. Most of the time getting adjusted is not uncomfortable at all. However, if there is an injury involving the joints there may be some minor and...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 4, 2016 | News/Local/Current Events
The team at Marcum Chiropractic hopes everyone is enjoying their summer! Please remember to be safe in the sun, on the water and with your campfires. Now, go have fun; doctor’s orders!
by Todd Hartwig | Jul 28, 2016 | Treatment
Muscles are amazing structures that often do weird things. Sometimes they will twitch or go into spasm for no apparent reason. Occasionally, muscles develop things known as trigger points. Trigger points are tight knots in muscles that when pressed on, refer or...
by Todd Hartwig | Jul 21, 2016 | Chiropractic
Many people “sleep wrong” and wake up with significant pain in their neck. The pain can be very intense and sometimes scares people into thinking there is a serious problem. While there is a problem when this happens (usually a mild strain or sprain), with timely,...
