by Todd Hartwig | Jul 14, 2016 | Health/Prevention
Flexibility is arguably the most undervalued aspect of physical fitness. It’s great to get a beach body and do cardio workouts. Just remember to stretch your muscles following every workout! Muscles are designed to contract (a.k.a., shorten). They need to be...
by Todd Hartwig | Jul 7, 2016 | Sports Injuries
Sports are always in season. Summer is known for baseball, hiking, water sports and much more! Whatever activity you do be sure to do it safely. Use the proper safety equipment and know how to do it before starting- especially for water activities such as...
by Todd Hartwig | Jul 1, 2016 | News/Local/Current Events
The wonderful team at Marcum Chiropractic wishes everyone a very safe and happy Fourth of July! Have a great long-weekend and enjoy the fireworks, grilling and time with family and friends. Wear sunscreen and if your neck gets sore from watching fireworks, get in...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 22, 2016 | Neck Pain / Headaches
If you suffer from frequent headaches, the source of the problem is likely in your neck. Tight muscles, inflammation and joints that are not moving properly cause the majority of headaches. Chiropractic and massage therapies are the best way to eradicate these...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 17, 2016 | News/Local/Current Events
The staff at Marcum Chiropractic wishes everyone a very happy Father’s Day weekend! Have a fun-filled, safe weekend and enjoy game 7 of the NBA Finals and the Copa America. USA!!!
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 9, 2016 | Health/Prevention
Appreciating all the good things you have in life is one of the keys to a great life. This applies to your relationships, job, past experiences and not to be forgotten, your health! As the old saying goes; Don’t worry, if you ignore your health, it’ll go...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 2, 2016 | Chiropractic
Will getting adjusted hurt? This is one of the most common questions chiropractors get asked by new patients. If you are currently in pain then there may be some mild discomfort during the first couple of treatments. Any discomfort should wane quickly and turn into...
by Todd Hartwig | May 26, 2016 | Health/Prevention
The unofficial start of summer is approaching. First things first; use sunscreen! Better yet, find shade on those sweltering summer days. Sun exposure is the leading cause of all forms of skin cancer and as of 2015 Oregon has the fifth highest occurrence rate of...
by Todd Hartwig | May 23, 2016 | Health/Prevention
One of the most common ways to injure your back is through improper lifting technique. Proper lifting technique is actually quite simple. The difficult part is not taking a shortcut. Here are the key elements when lifting something: 1) keep the weight as close to...
by Todd Hartwig | May 12, 2016 | Auto Accidents
Many people connect the amount of vehicle damage to the likelihood and/or severity of occupants being injured. Nothing could be further from the truth! When vehicles get damaged, the body/frame/etc. crumple and absorb a lot of the energy that would otherwise be...
