by Todd Hartwig | May 17, 2012 | Auto Accidents
The neck, back and shoulders are the body parts most often injured in car crashes. However, keep in mind that any part of your body may be injured. Your knees may slam against the dashboard. Your foot/ankle may get sprained or strained from hitting the brakes with...
by Todd Hartwig | May 10, 2012 | Low Back Pain
Low back pain is the second-leading cause of missed work just behind the common cold. In fact, approximately 85% of us will end up missing some work during our careers due to low back pain. Countless studies have and continue to support the efficacy of chiropractic...
by Todd Hartwig | May 3, 2012 | Auto Accidents
Dedicated doctors continue to further their skills and knowledge throughout their careers. For a chiropractic physician who treats primarily persons injured in automobile accidents there is no better training than that offered through the Spine Research Institute of...
by Todd Hartwig | Apr 26, 2012 | Chiropractic
Get adjusted in the next few days- your body and mind will thank you for it!
by Todd Hartwig | Apr 19, 2012 | Auto Accidents
The amount of car damage from an accident has NO correlation to the severity of injuries sustained by the occupants of the vehicle(s). In fact, it is quite common to see worse injuries when there is little vehicle damage than when a car is totaled following a wreck. ...
by Todd Hartwig | Apr 12, 2012 | Chiropractic
People often ask me if it is OK for children to get chiropractic adjustments. The answer is a resounding YES! Chiropractic care has been shown to improve numerous childhood maladies such as asthma, bed-wetting, growing pains, etc. Children of all ages can get...
by Todd Hartwig | Apr 5, 2012 | Auto Accidents
The Spine Research Institute of San Diego is the leading provider of continuing education in the field of whiplash and auto-injury management. Both Dr. Hartwig and Dr. Marcum have taken all of the course offerings and are graduates of the advanced seminars. These...
by Todd Hartwig | Mar 29, 2012 | Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI)
Whether it’s football, hockey, skiing, snowboarding or a host of other sports, you need to wear a helmet to protect yourself. Obviously, riding a motorcycle or ATV without a helmet is asking for trouble. Helmets cannot protect against all forms of injury,...
by Todd Hartwig | Mar 22, 2012 | Shoulder / Mid back
Shoulders are often injured in motor vehicle collisions. Many times people will not be overly concerned with their shoulder injury because other injuries (e.g., neck pain, headaches, etc.) will be more disruptive to their lives. Do not ignore your shoulders! The...
by Todd Hartwig | Mar 14, 2012 | Knee / Foot
Is your low back sore? How about your neck? Mid-back pain affect you daily? If so, it may not be your back’s fault. It may be a problem that originates in your knees and/or feet. If your feet/knees are not functioning properly or if there is an asymmetry...
