by Todd Hartwig | Jul 17, 2024 | Chiropractic, Safety
Dr. Hartwig here again in Marcum Chiropractic in North Portland. A lifesaving skill that we can all learn is CPR. If you have never learned it before, take a class. They’re offered through the Red Cross, here in Portland, through the Timbers Army, many churches...
by Todd Hartwig | Oct 30, 2023 | Safety
Halloween is here! Please be sure all of those little ghosts and goblins have properly fitting costumes before they head out to score their buckets of candy. No one wants an injury while Trick-or-Treating. Enjoy the treats 🙂
by Todd Hartwig | Nov 28, 2022 | Safety
Many people carry extremely heavy purses or bags seemingly everywhere. Below are four simple tips to help prevent injury when carrying these types of things. Step 1) Lighten the load! The less stuff in there, the lighter it is. Step 2) Use multiple shoulder straps...
by Todd Hartwig | Mar 21, 2022 | Safety
When lifting anything, regardless of the object’s weight, be sure to keep it as close to your body as possible. The further the object is from your body, the more likely you are to injure your back. Also, be sure to bend your knees and lift with your legs, not...
by Todd Hartwig | Feb 4, 2021 | Safety
One simple tip to help prevent serious injury or even death is the following; no matter how much of a rush you’re in, do NOT put anything hard that weighs more than a pound or two (e.g., a laptop, full water bottle, groceries, etc.) on the car seat next to you. In a...
by Todd Hartwig | Jul 19, 2019 | Safety
Sometimes the most dangerous aspect of a car accident is what is inside the vehicle. Specifically, items on the front passenger seat can become projectiles that can cause significant injury during a collision. These items often include laptop computers, groceries,...
