by Todd Hartwig | Sep 7, 2021 | Massage
In the most recent edition of the Mayo Clinic Health Letter, the benefits of massage therapy are discussed. Massage has been proven to effectively reduce stress, pain, and muscle tension. Research has shown massage releases endorphins which act as the body’s natural...
by Todd Hartwig | Sep 2, 2021 | News/Local/Current Events
This weekend is Labor Day Weekend, the unofficial end of summer. Have fun and be safe! Always buckle up and PLEASE don’t drive if you enjoy some adult beverages. Marcum Chiropractic is closed on Labor Day but will return the following day. See you all...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 29, 2021 | Health/Prevention
Everyone has been on stress overload these past 18 months. This has manifested itself in many ways such as muscle tension and headaches. Regular hands-on care can alleviate a lot of pain/tension. This in turn allows the mind to relax which helps reset the...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 18, 2021 | Shoulder / Mid back
Have you experienced what feels like a tightening of a muscle under your shoulder blade? It’s fairly commonplace for a rib to be “out” which often then leads to a muscle spasm in the area. When this happens it can be painful to laugh, cough, and even take a deep...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 14, 2021 | Disc
Smoking is not healthy. Everyone knows this. The cardiovascular problems and cancers linked to smoking are practically endless. Another not-so-commonly known area of the body that also gets damaged by smoking is the discs between the vertebrae. Smoking will dry out...
