by Todd Hartwig | Aug 5, 2026 | Chiropractic
Strains and sprains are the most common forms of musculoskeletal injuries, and they affect almost everyone at some point in their life. But the good news is they can be prevented many times. The first step in prevention is hydration, especially when the weather is...
by Todd Hartwig | Jul 29, 2026 | Chiropractic
People usually think about going to a chiropractor if they’ve injured their back, which makes sense. But did you know that we treat the whole body? In fact, about 60% of our patients here come for back pain specifically. The other 40% or so come in for other...
by Todd Hartwig | Jul 22, 2026 | Chiropractic
One of the most common questions I get asked by my patients is, “How long will treatment take for this?” Or in other words, “What is the prognosis?” And the prognosis for all injuries depends on a number of factors, including the type and...
by Todd Hartwig | Jul 15, 2026 | Auto Accidents
Here in Oregon, if you’ve been in a car accident, you do not need a referral to come in to get treatment for those car accident-related injuries. In fact, most health insurances nowadays do not require a referral either. It can be confusing to figure out your...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 17, 2026 | Chiropractor Dad Joke
Yesterday, I adjusted a patient who lives in the Pearl District, and in true Portland fashion, he asked if our chiropractic care is locally sourced and sustainably harvested. I assured him it is. If you need to get adjusted and check all of your Portland boxes, we are...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 3, 2026 | Acupuncture
I’m Dr. Sierra. I’m a licensed and board-certified acupuncturist here in Portland, Oregon. One question I get asked often is, if there is “anything in or on acupuncture needles?” The answer is, “No,” there is nothing in or on...
by Todd Hartwig | May 27, 2026 | Auto Accidents
We treat a lot of people who have been injured in car accidents, and some of those patients of ours are children. The good news is children aren’t as likely to get injured in a car accident. They’re about 70% as likely to get injured in a car accident as...
by Todd Hartwig | May 27, 2026 | Headaches
Chiropractic can help with many types of headaches. Two in particular. Cervicogenic headaches are headaches that originate due to dysfunction of the joints in your neck. In addition, muscle tension headaches are headaches that are caused by muscle tension....
by Todd Hartwig | May 20, 2026 | Chiropractic, Massage
I’m frequently asked if it is necessary to get a massage prior to getting a chiropractic adjustment. And, while it’s not necessary, it is recommended because the massage can help reduce tension and spasms in the area and pain, allowing for more effective...
by Todd Hartwig | May 13, 2026 | Sports Injuries
Mondays are one of our busier days of the week, often because we see a lot of weekend warriors. These are people who exercise only on weekends and get hurt frequently because they perform intense activities without a proper warmup, a proper cool down, or the needed...
