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...
by Todd Hartwig | May 15, 2014 | Health/Prevention
Flexibility is often times the most under-valued aspect of health. Strength, cardiovascular conditioning and diet are the most known/advertised aspects of fitness, but if you do not consistently work on increasing and/or maintaining your flexibility you will develop...
by Todd Hartwig | May 8, 2014 | Treatment
Marcum Chiropractic is happy to announce the addition of a new team member! Lexie Penaluna, LAc will begin practicing in the office this Friday (5/9/14). She has significant experience helping patients deal with acute and chronic pain and various emotional issues. Her...
by Todd Hartwig | May 1, 2014 | Shoulder / Mid back
At the end of the day, do you have an achiness between your shoulder blades? Many people do and it’s usually due to poor posture. The two best things to do to avoid that pain are to get adjusted regularly and correct your posture. Luckily for you, Dr. Todd J. Hartwig...
by Todd Hartwig | Apr 24, 2014 | Health/Prevention
Developing and maintaining strong core (lower-back and abdominal) muscles is the key to preventing low-back injuries. There are many different ways to build these muscles and Marcum Chiropractic’s Dr. Todd J. Hartwig has years of experience teaching people specific...
by Todd Hartwig | Mar 20, 2014 | Sports Injuries
Spring is officially here and with it comes baseball, track, soccer and a bunch of other activities. As with all sports/activities, injuries are a part of life. When, not if, an injury happens, be sure to get treatment as soon as possible. Immediate treatment will...
