by Todd Hartwig | May 19, 2011 | Treatment
Regular chiropractic, massage and acupuncture treatments have been proven to be very effective at preventing injuries. This is true for most work injuries and for you “weekend warriors.” Many people wait until they are in agony before seeking treatment. ...
by Todd Hartwig | May 12, 2011 | Auto Accidents
The single most important thing you can do to reduce your chance of a whiplash injury is to properly position your headrest. Stop by Marcum Chiropractic Clinic to learn how! 12425 NE Glisan St. Ste. B, Portland, OR 97230 (Behind Walgreens and Staples).
by Todd Hartwig | May 5, 2011 | Neck Pain / Headaches
A really bad headache isn’t necessarily a migraine headache. A true migraine headache involves vision disturbances, extreme sensitivity to light/sound, and vomiting. More often than not, your bad headache is a muscle tension headache- caused by tight muscles...
by Todd Hartwig | Apr 28, 2011 | Elbow / Wrist
In today’s computer-driven, texting and smart phone-dependent world, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is commonly the diagnosis given to people who have hand pain, numbness and/or tingling. While the CTS incidence rate is increasing, it is necessary for patients to...
by Todd Hartwig | Apr 21, 2011 | Low Back Pain
Low back pain is the second-leading cause of work days missed (behind only the common cold). Many people wait until there is a problem and then take care of it. However, this is usually only a temporary fix. The better method is to receive regular care, even when...
by Todd Hartwig | Apr 14, 2011 | Disc
The discs in your spine act as shock absorbers between the vertebrae (back bones). Sometimes the discs get injured and put pressure on nerves in your neck or low back. This can cause pain, numbness, weakness or tingling sensations in your arms or legs. If you are...
by Todd Hartwig | Apr 7, 2011 | Auto Accidents
The doctors at Marcum Chiropractic Clinic are two of only a small number of Portland chiropractors who have received advanced training in whiplash and auto injuries. We have studied with the renowned Dr. Arthur Croft, director of the Spine Research Institute of San...
by Todd Hartwig | Mar 31, 2011 | Auto Accidents
No matter how little car damage is present following an auto accident, you can still be injured! Be sure to get evaluated by a healthcare provider and seek treatment if necessary. We here at Marcum Chiropractic Clinic specialize in treating whiplash and all types of...
by Todd Hartwig | Mar 24, 2011 | Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI)
Many of our patients have suffered concussions from the car accidents they were a part of. If you’ve been in a wreck and are having trouble concentrating, vision problems, mood swings, problems with simple physical/mental skills or any other odd symptom, you...
by Todd Hartwig | Mar 17, 2011 | Treatment
Yes, chiropractors specialize in injuries to and related to the spine. However, chiropractors are able to treat all joints of the body! This can range from ankle sprains to TMJ issues. With acupuncture, massage and chiropractic treatments at Marcum Chiropractic...
