by Todd Hartwig | Jun 25, 2015 | Auto Accidents
The average time for a whiplash-injured patient to achieve maximum improvement is seven months and one week (Spine, 1994). Thus, contrary to many opinions tossed around, your neck pain and other associated symptoms of whiplash will not just “go away” after six weeks....
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 17, 2015 | Health/Prevention
Hey Portland! Summer is here (and that’s the reason why we put up with the other nine months of the year, right?) Here’s your assignment; go out there and enjoy it! The natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest is begging you to enjoy it. Thus, get out there and hike,...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 11, 2015 | Headaches
Many headaches are caused by poor posture. Marcum Chiropractic’s Dr. Todd Hartwig is a biomechanics expert with years of experience eliminating peoples’ headaches. He will instruct you on proper ergonomics and posture and give you the tools you need to strengthen...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 4, 2015 | Low Back Pain
Chiropractic, massage therapy and acupuncture have been proven time and time again to be the most effective forms of curative treatment for the vast majority of low back pain cases. These hands-on therapies assist the body to heal itself and do not mask the pain like...
by Todd Hartwig | May 28, 2015 | Auto Accidents
No matter what anyone may have told you, the amount of car damage (or the dollar value of that damage) has ABSOLUTELY no correlation to the severity of injuries you may suffer in a motor vehicle accident. Please be sure to be evaluated for injury after any and all...
by Todd Hartwig | May 21, 2015 | Acupuncture
The body remembers. Every trauma, every injury, every illness has a lasting effect on the body. Especially the big ones. A neck subluxation received on the soccer field as a child could create a cascade of compensation that effects your entire life causing seemingly...
by Todd Hartwig | May 14, 2015 | Auto Accidents
Approximately 93% of all motor vehicle collisions are caused by human error. Thus, the importance of paying close attention to the road while you are driving cannot be overstated. If you do end up getting into a wreck, no matter who or what was at fault, be sure to...
by Todd Hartwig | May 7, 2015 | Health/Prevention
The May flowers are upon us and many people are busy tending to their gardens and yards. In order to lessen the chances of injuring your back while working in your yard follow these three tips: 1. Don’t pull large weeds/bushes- use a shovel or other tool to...
by Todd Hartwig | Apr 30, 2015 | Sports Injuries
Chiropractic treatment is great for most sports injuries. Additionally, it is arguably one of the easiest and most effective methods of improving athletic performance. It can increase flexibility, speed, and jumping ability just to name a few. So, if hitting a golf...
by Todd Hartwig | Apr 23, 2015 | Acupuncture
The term ‘mind-body connection’ that we often hear is a very real concept. There are emotions associated with every organ and meridian in your body. Taking a 20-minute walk or stretching for a few minutes can have a profound effect on your state of mind,...
