by Todd Hartwig | Nov 27, 2013 | Chiropractic
Do: Enjoy the treats! Don’t: Eat all the cookies! Do: Enjoy the traditions! Don’t: Be naughty! Do: Get adjusted! Call Dr. Hartwig at 503-235-7130 for an adjustment to help you through the craziness of the Holiday Season.
by Todd Hartwig | Nov 21, 2013 | Health/Prevention
As the temperature continues to drop it becomes more and more of a necessity to properly warm-up prior to physical activity outdoors. The cooler it is the more your muscles are susceptible to strains. Be sure to do 5-10 minutes of light calisthenics/exercises before...
by Todd Hartwig | Nov 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
Everyone should take a CPR certification and/or re-certification course. It is a simple thing to do that can save a person’s life. Check with your local Red Cross chapter for dates and locations.
by Todd Hartwig | Nov 7, 2013 | Low Back Pain
Having six-pack abs is great for your Spring Break trip to Cancun. It is also great for preventing bouts of low-back pain. Having a strong core (abdominal and back muscles) is the most important factor in preventing injury to your low-back. Chiropractors are able to...
by Todd Hartwig | Oct 31, 2013 | Health/Prevention
Happy Halloween from everyone at Marcum Chiropractic Clinic. Lots of goodies means lots of extra calories for almost everyone. Do your best to not eat too many treats and be safe if you are among the millions outside this evening. Have fun!
by Todd Hartwig | Oct 24, 2013 | Shoulder / Mid back
Mid-back pain can often be caused by a rib problem. It is fairly common for the rib to be “out” due to a muscle spasm in the area. When this happens it can be painful to laugh, cough and to even take a deep breath. Thankfully, with some soft tissue work...
by Todd Hartwig | Oct 16, 2013 | Chiropractic
Regular chiropractic adjustments help prevent your little aches, pains and fevers from becoming much BIGGER problems. The healthiest and fittest people I have met get adjusted (at least!) weekly. They understand that the adjustments allow their skeletal, muscular,...
by Todd Hartwig | Oct 10, 2013 | Auto Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration you are 23 times more likely to get into an automobile crash if you text while driving. To put this in perspective, a person’s likelihood to crash with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 (most states’ legal...
by Todd Hartwig | Oct 3, 2013 | Health/Prevention
Do you have more to love than you’d like? If you are carrying around a few extra pounds, try these three tactics to help shed the excess weight: 1) Do NOT eat after 8:00 P.M. 2) Drink water instead of juice, milk, pop, etc. 3) Use a smaller plate/bowl...
by Todd Hartwig | Sep 26, 2013 | Health/Prevention
A 2012 study that examined joint physical activity among 291 parent-child pairs over a seven-day period yielded discouraging results: On average, 2.4 minutes were spent doing physical activities while 92.2 minutes were devoted to sedentary activities. This is only...
