by Todd Hartwig | Sep 23, 2026 | Shoulder / Mid back, Stress
Are you stressed? Are you wearing your shoulders like a pair of earrings? If so, we can help. Stress leads to tension, which leads to tight and sore muscles. Another culprit of tight, sore muscles actually is being cold. Whether that’s due to the cold weather or...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 25, 2025 | Shoulder / Mid back, Sports Injuries
Swimming is arguably one of the best exercises that you can do for your body. That being said, it does place a lot of stress on your spine and your shoulders. Schedule a consultation with me and I can show you some great techniques to help reduce the strain on your...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 26, 2024 | Marcum Chiropractic, Shoulder / Mid back
Dr. Hartwig here again in Marcum Chiropractic in North Portland. It’s back to school time again and two important reminders about how to safely use a backpack. The first and most important one is to use both straps on the backpack. If you only use one, the...
by Todd Hartwig | Feb 16, 2024 | Shoulder / Mid back
While many drill sergeants in the army may be a slightly overly-dramatic when it comes to posture, they do make an excellent point. So many of our postural and spinal problems stem from slouching and not using our muscles properly. Simply stated: stand up straight...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 22, 2023 | Shoulder / Mid back
Shoulder pain is a fairly common complaint of people in their 60’s and 70’s. The source of the pain may be due to degeneration of the joint or problems with one or more of the muscles that are a part of the shoulder. Sometimes, the problem may actually be...
by Todd Hartwig | Mar 26, 2023 | Shoulder / Mid back
People are complaining of pain between their shoulder blades more and more these days. It’s happening mainly because of too much sitting and excessive tech use. Thankfully, we here at Marcum Chiropractic know a guy who can help; our very own Dr. Hartwig! His...
