by Todd Hartwig | Sep 2, 2026 | Chiropractic
Sometimes our patients ask me if they can decline a neck adjustment, and my reply is always, “Of course.” First off, we will never do any type of treatment without your approval. Secondly, there are multiple techniques that we can treat you with to get you...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 26, 2026 | Auto Accidents
I have treated thousands of people throughout my career who have been injured in car accidents, and one thing I must caution you on is to not take the insurance company’s first settlement offer. Many people underestimate the amount of treatment that they need...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 19, 2026 | Chiropractic
Well, it’s summer, and that means road trip season. So, a few helpful tricks here to help you feel better during and after your road trip. The first is to actually use your seat warmer. The warmer your muscles are, the more flexible they’ll be. Number two...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 12, 2026 | Chiropractic, Sports Injuries
I’m a certified chiropractic sports physician. What this means is that I’ve had significant post-graduate training in regards to all things related to sports injuries, the injuries themselves, the treatment of those injuries, and most importantly, the...
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...
