by Todd Hartwig | Aug 15, 2013 | Chiropractic
The providers at Marcum Chiropractic Clinic pride themselves on being accessible to you. Most days we can fit you in for a same-day appointment. If not, we will be sure to get you in ASAP! Call 503-235-7130 to schedule your chiropractic, massage and acupuncture...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 8, 2013 | Numbness / Tingling
There are many causes to numbness and tingling in the arms and legs. Diabetes, circulation problems and nerve entrapment are only a few of the many possible diagnoses that may be causing the symptoms. In order to know what is causing the symptoms, be sure to be seen...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 1, 2013 | Knee / Foot
The best thing you can do to protect your knees from injury is to strengthen your thigh muscles. This means working your quadriceps (front) and hamstrings (back-of-thigh). Some of the best exercises to strengthen these muscles are squats, lunges and box-jumps. Be...
by Todd Hartwig | Jul 25, 2013 | Chiropractic
Three basic steps to health: Eat well (yes, that means vegetables!) Exercise (at least 30 minutes, 4 days/week) Get adjusted (it will prevent MANY injuries) For nutritional advice, exercise recommendations and to get adjusted call Marcum Chiropractic at...
by Todd Hartwig | Jul 18, 2013 | Treatment
Many people only seek medical treatment when they have pain. Once their pain has resolved they then terminate treatment. For most injuries this is not enough. Without proper rehabilitation of the injured area and surrounding soft tissues long-term problems such as...
by Todd Hartwig | Jul 11, 2013 | Health/Prevention
Many people are overweight or obese. The stresses that extra weight puts on your spine and leg joints are often the major reason your joints are painful. If this sounds familiar you need to shed a few pounds. In addition to the other countless health benefits of being...
by Todd Hartwig | Jul 3, 2013 | Treatment
Don’t live with pain! Marcum Chiropractic Clinic can help eliminate or at lessen pain from virtually all sources. Call 503-235-7130 to get the relief you want!
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 27, 2013 | Chiropractic
With summer upon us many of us will take to the roads, rails or sky for an adventure or two. While traveling is exciting and fun, the long rides can be tough. While in the car, plane or train, be sure to move as much as possible. Make frequent stops (if driving)...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 20, 2013 | Disc
The discs between your vertebrae are like jelly doughnuts; an outer fibrous material filled with a jelly-like substance. If the disc is damaged the “jelly” can leak out and press on your nerves. When this happens, it may cause severe pain, numbness,...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 13, 2013 | Chiropractic
The human body is a mysterious being sometimes. For example; shoulder pain could be coming from your bicep- leg pain from your lower back- wrist pain from tight muscles in your forearm. These are only a few of the many examples that illustrate the importance of being...
