by Todd Hartwig | Jul 9, 2022 | News/Local/Current Events
Summer has finally decided to show up in the Pacific Northwest! We here at Marcum Chiropractic love summer in the PNW and all it has to offer – the hikes, the beaches, the outdoor dining scene! Just a couple reminders to keep your summer a safe one: never...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 28, 2022 | Posture
Everyone knows that poor posture looks sloppy and gives off a not-so-attractive appearance. It can and will lead to many musculoskeletal problems, too. Unbeknownst to many is the fact poor posture, specifically a “humped back” can lead to breathing...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 13, 2022 | Disc
The intervertebral discs in the spine have two major purposes. The first is to act as spacers between the vertebrae which provides room for all of the nerves and blood vessels and allows for proper movement of the spine. The second function is to act as shock...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 6, 2022 | Marcum Chiropractic
What kind of music do chiropractors like? … … Hip pop! 🙂
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 2, 2022 | Low Back Pain
Low back pain is the second-leading cause of missing work (behind only the common cold). In fact, 80% of us will suffer at least one moderate-to-severe bout of low back pain in our lives that will cause us to be laid up for who knows how long!?! Many people wait...
by Todd Hartwig | May 31, 2022 | Elbow / Wrist
Phones, Ipads, and devices of all kinds are a part of our life and more than likely not going away any time soon. Most people now know the dangers to their neck if they look down at their device for too long. Another part of the body that is often affected by...
by Todd Hartwig | May 21, 2022 | Disc
Injuries to the discs in between the vertebrae in your spine can be very serious. If left untreated, they can cause permanent nerve damage that may lead to significant disability. Please get evaluated if you’ve suffered any trauma to your head, neck, or back. ...
by Todd Hartwig | May 17, 2022 | Auto Accidents
Research has shown that approximately 50% of people injured in a motor vehicle collision (MVC) never fully recover. Even scarier, 25% of these people end up with permanent impairment/disability! The data were compiled from all types of MVCs and sadly, many of these...
by Todd Hartwig | May 11, 2022 | Knee / Foot
Problems in the knees and feet can and often will lead to back pain. The low back is the “great compensator” of the body and will bend in ways it shouldn’t in order to accommodate for issues in the lower extremities. Without addressing the lower...
by Todd Hartwig | May 7, 2022 | Health/Prevention
Here are some helpful tips from the Mayo Clinic to get better sleep: Keep to a sleep schedule – go to bed and wake up at the same times every day, including weekends. Keep your bedroom dark and quiet. Eliminate screens from your bedroom. Avoid large meals and...
