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...
by Todd Hartwig | Sep 13, 2012 | Disc
If you have been diagnosed with a low back or neck disc problem be sure to consider all of your treatment options. Many times chiropractic care along with massage and acupuncture can resolve the issue without you having to go through an expensive, potentially...
by Todd Hartwig | Sep 6, 2012 | Knee / Foot
Chiropractors are known for helping people with back pain. This is true, but not all we do. We are experts who care for the entire body, focusing on the musculoskeletal system. This means that we treat all the joints, bones, muscles and connective tissues of the...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 30, 2012 | Chiropractic
When traveling by car, plane or any other method, be sure to get adjusted as soon as possible once you reach your destination. Being crammed into a tight seat for hours wrecks havoc on the joints of your spine. Chiropractic adjustments will be the best thing you can...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 23, 2012 | Auto Accidents
Rear-end collisions are the most common type of auto accident. While the only way to prevent injury is to not be involved in a wreck, there are certain things you can do to limit the extent of injury suffered from an accident. What to do if you are about to be hit...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
Now that the weather here in Portland feels hotter-than-the-sun, be sure to wear your sunscreen. — Many people say they need their vitamin D. While it is true that most residents of the Pacific Northwest are vitamin D deficient, getting too much sun in too...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 9, 2012 | Auto Accidents
People often refer to the head restraint in vehicles as a “head rest.” This is inaccurate. The head restraint is not meant to be used as a pillow to rest your head on when you are tired. Its purpose is to prevent excessive extension of your neck if you...
