by Todd Hartwig | Oct 20, 2011 | Knee / Foot
If you suffer from heel pain, especially in the morning, odds are you have plantar fasciitis. This is inflammation of the fascia (connective tissue) on the bottom of your foot. We have numerous stretches, therapies and activities you can do to eliminate your...
by Todd Hartwig | Oct 13, 2011 | Low Back Pain
People between the ages of 20-40 are more likely to have a lumbar (low-back) disc bulge/herniation than any other age group. This is because this age group most commonly performs jobs/sports that are likely to cause this type of injury. Heavy lifting, repetitive...
by Todd Hartwig | Oct 6, 2011 | Auto Accidents
Every year in America approximately three million people suffer whiplash injuries. Half of these people will develop chronic pain. More than 10% (332,000) will become disabled due to the injuries. There are specific treatments that will lessen the chances of...
by Todd Hartwig | Sep 29, 2011 | Neck Pain / Headaches
I often hear people say that it can’t be their job that is hurting them because they “sit at a desk all day.” If you sit properly the risk of being injured is low. However, most people do not use proper posture when sitting (or standing) for...
by Todd Hartwig | Sep 22, 2011 | Disc
The discs between your vertebrae can be injured in a number of ways. The discs in your low back and neck are more likely to be injured than the ones in your mid-back. Sometimes the discs will put pressure on the nerves that run down your arms and legs causing pain,...
by Todd Hartwig | Sep 15, 2011 | Auto Accidents
Below is a list of the top 8 symptoms experienced following a car accident: 1. Neck Pain 2. Headache 3. Fatigue 4. Shoulder Pain 5. Anxiety 6. Interscapular Pain (Pain between your shoulder blades) 7. Low Back Pain 8. Sleep Disturbance After a wreck you may...
by Todd Hartwig | Sep 8, 2011 | Sports Injuries
How fast and fully you recover from a sports injury depends on a number of factors. The sooner you seek treatment for an injury the better. Also, the better prepared you are for the demands of your sport, the less likely you will be injured. And if you are injured,...
by Todd Hartwig | Sep 1, 2011 | Auto Accidents
The doctors at Marcum Chiropractic Clinic have taken numerous post-graduate classes on the biomechanics and forces involved in motor vehicle accidents. Their training also involved detailed treatment protocols. Utilizing these protocols allows them to treat your...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 25, 2011 | Neck Pain / Headaches
Neck pain and headaches are the two most common complaints following a car wreck. More often than not, the headaches are caused by tight muscles of the upper neck. These tight muscles do not allow the joints of the neck to move properly and can put extra pressure on...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 19, 2011 | Chiropractic
As school approaches, so do the thoughts of kids carrying huge backpacks filled with books. These backpacks can weigh over thirty pounds when filled with books! For many children, this amount of weight can be harmful if not carried properly. Thus, a properly fitted...
