by Todd Hartwig | Jul 15, 2014 | Headaches
It is vital to properly diagnose the specific type of headache a person has in order to give appropriate treatment. Just because you have a very painful headache does not make it a migraine headache. An actual migraine headache will have pain and with it visual...
by Todd Hartwig | Jul 10, 2014 | Auto Accidents
Vehicles roll over in less than 3% of all crashes, but these crashes account for more than a third of passenger vehicle occupant deaths (source: Status Report. Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. Vol. 49, No. 4, May 29, 2014). Two things you can do to lessen your...
by Todd Hartwig | Jul 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
Everyone please have a safe July 4th Weekend! Remember to drive carefully and use sunscreen. We will be closed on the Fourth, but Marcum Chiropractic’s doors will re-open on July 7th to loosen up those tight neck muscles from watching the fireworks in the sky. See you...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 26, 2014 | Headaches
Migraine headaches are often caused by a “trigger” that a person recently experienced. These triggers can include eating certain foods, drinking wine, exposure to specific smells or lighting and many more. Doctor Todd J. Hartwig can assist you in determining your...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 19, 2014 | Auto Accidents
Certain parts of the body are more susceptible to injury during motor vehicle collisions. This is especially true for your neck. Why? Because the body is (relatively) stable due to the car seat and seat belt, most of the energy transferred from the colliding vehicles...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 12, 2014 | Health/Prevention
Weight-bearing exercise is one of the most important things a person can do to prevent osteoporosis. These exercises do not need to be high-impact. Lifting weights, hiking, basketball and many other enjoyable activities will do the trick. Remember: Stay Active!
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 5, 2014 | Chiropractic
Once in a while you may experience pain under one of your shoulder blades that may be very sharp while breathing. This is typically caused by rib dysfunction. It is often described as a rib being “out.” The rib, where it meets the spine, is not moving properly. An...
by Todd Hartwig | May 29, 2014 | Massage
Stress causes tension. Tension causes pain. Pain sucks. Massage therapy will knock out your pain and tension. Jennifer Hessick, LMT at Marcum Chiropractic has helped many people get out of pain. For a great massage, call 503-235-7130 and schedule an appointment with...
by Todd Hartwig | May 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
We thank our veterans for their service this Memorial Day Weekend. Have a great start to the summer…and be safe on the roads this weekend, too.
by Todd Hartwig | May 22, 2014 | Auto Accidents
Most injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents occur at crash speeds below 12 mph. Most cars withstand 8-12 mph impacts without any structural damage. Thus, there is NO correlation between vehicle damage and injury/outcome. Anyone who tells you differently is...
