by Todd Hartwig | Nov 22, 2012 | Health/Prevention
1,000 capsules of Tylenol in a lifetime doubles the risk of end stage renal disease. (New England Journal of Medicine, 1994)
by Todd Hartwig | Nov 15, 2012 | Auto Accidents
The average time for a whiplash-injured patient to achieve maximum improvement is 7 months and 1 week (see the journal Spine, 1994) . The healing process is often longer than many people anticipate following an auto wreck. If you are injured in a car accident,...
by Todd Hartwig | Nov 8, 2012 | Neck Pain / Headaches
There are numerous causes of headaches. The number one cause of headaches comes from tight neck muscles and/or the joints of the neck not working properly. Your chiropractor can help! Chiropractic physicians are expertly trained in how to eliminate and prevent...
by Todd Hartwig | Nov 1, 2012 | Safety
The number one thing you can do to prevent “whiplash” from a car accident is to properly position your head restraint. The top of the head restraint should be as high (at least!) as the top of your head. When in doubt, push the head restraint up,...
by Todd Hartwig | Oct 25, 2012 | Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI)
The forces placed upon people during automobile crashes are usually too much for the body to withstand without being injured. The common injuries include neck pain, headaches, back pain, shoulder strains, bruises, etc. Another common injury, and one that is often...
by Todd Hartwig | Oct 18, 2012 | Low Back Pain
Severe low back pain affects over 80% of us at least once during our lifetime. The best defense against this, as is the case with most health issues, is to avoid it in the first place. Avoid things that put excess stresses on the low back; things such as heavy...
by Todd Hartwig | Oct 11, 2012 | Safety
It appears our beautiful fall weather is coming to an abrupt end. That means wet, slippery roads. PLEASE leave more distance between your vehicle and the ones around it. Be sure to slow down, too. If you are unfortunate and get into an accident, seek care as soon...
by Todd Hartwig | Oct 4, 2012 | Health/Prevention
Chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, naturopathy, etc. are often considered to be “alternative” medicine. Why?!? Countless research and case studies along with hundreds of personal references show that if you make “alternative” medicine your...
by Todd Hartwig | Sep 27, 2012 | Auto Accidents
As the temperature drops in autumn, the likelihood for adverse weather increases. This often means wet, snowy and/or icy roads. When you are driving be sure to leave more distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you. Also, slow down! If you are in an...
by Todd Hartwig | Sep 21, 2012 | Health/Prevention
Do you want to look better, be stronger and prevent injury? If so, do some push-ups! Push-ups will dramatically increase the strength of your chest, arms, abs and back. Your muscles will become more defined and you will lower the likelihood of low-back injury...
