by Todd Hartwig | Oct 23, 2014 | Chiropractic
Injuries are an unfortunate part of every sport. Chiropractic treatment can help you get back in the action much sooner than just “rubbing dirt” on it. Chiropractic care can also prevent many sports injuries from occurring in the first place! Virtually all injuries...
by Todd Hartwig | Oct 16, 2014 | Headaches
Headaches can ruin everything. Good thing chiropractic adjustments are so great at getting rid of headaches! At Marcum Chiropractic, Dr. Todd J. Hartwig has years of experience helping people eliminate headaches from their lives. With the use of chiropractic...
by Todd Hartwig | Oct 9, 2014 | Health/Prevention
Chiropractic physicians in Oregon are licensed to be anyone’s primary care physician. Marcum Chiropractic’s Dr. Todd J. Hartwig has years of experience managing patients’ healthcare. To learn more, call 503-235-7130 to schedule an appointment with him.
by Todd Hartwig | Oct 2, 2014 | Chiropractic
The State of Oregon and Governor John A. Kitzhaber, M.D. have proclaimed October “Chiropractic Health and Wellness Month.” Referenced in the State’s proclamation was a study that revealed advantageous outcomes for those who utilize chiropractic services: 85% reduction...
by Todd Hartwig | Sep 25, 2014 | Chiropractic
If you or someone you know is regularly “popping” their neck, stop it! When you do, the same joint(s) get stretched repeatedly often with excessive force. The repetitive forces eventually make the joint(s) too loose. The body’s natural compensatory mechanism is to...
by Todd Hartwig | Sep 18, 2014 | Shoulder / Mid back
Many times shoulder pain is caused by a problem in the neck. The problem could be originating in the joints, connective tissue or nerves in the neck. If you have shoulder pain, make sure you have your neck evaluated to make sure the problem isn’t coming from there....
by Todd Hartwig | Sep 10, 2014 | Health/Prevention
Stretching is likely the most undervalued aspect of human health. We are bombarded daily with ads and information on what to eat, how much cardio to do and what supplements we “need.” However, as we age and injuries accumulate, flexibility decreases dramatically. As...
by Todd Hartwig | Sep 4, 2014 | Elbow / Wrist
Many cases of “carpal tunnel syndrome” have nothing to do with the carpal tunnel. Commonly, the problem causing pain/numbness in peoples’ hands is tight muscles. These tight muscles are usually in the forearms, armpit or neck. Do NOT have carpal tunnel surgery before...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 27, 2014 | Health/Prevention
As Labor Day approaches so does the first day of school. Children will likely be using backpacks to carry their belongings to and from school. Make sure that your child uses BOTH shoulder straps on the backpack to evenly distribute the weight. Also, a good...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 21, 2014 | Auto Accidents
Many people think that if they are involved in a “fender-bender” without any visible damage they cannot be injured. More often than not, in low-speed collisions (under 10 mph), the MORE damage to the vehicle the less damage to you. How is this? When the car bends,...
