by Todd Hartwig | Jun 28, 2021 | Current Events
Perhaps you’ve noticed that it’s a little warm today… One word: Hydrate! Water consumption is always a key component of a healthy lifestyle, but it becomes a critical need when temperatures are 110+! Stay in the shade if you must be outdoors and...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 22, 2021 | Health/Prevention
It is HOT! Please be sure to drink a lot of water, use sunscreen, and be extra careful with everything that could start a fire. The PNW is already in a major drought and after last summer, the last we need is another fire season like that. For the sake of all of us,...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 15, 2021 | Treatment
Everyone wants to know how long it will take to fix their problem. Unlike a vehicle or home, a problem part with our body can’t be swapped out for a new one. Thus, the timeframe for resolution varies from person to person. Many factors can affect the length of...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 13, 2021 | Auto Accidents
A properly adjusted head restraint in your car is the most important thing that will significantly reduce whiplash injury if you’re involved in an auto accident. Many people don’t realize how their head restraint should be positioned, so check out the...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 9, 2021 | Auto Accidents
Here’s another great review from a patient that came to us after experiencing a traumatic auto accident. “The Team at Marcum has been great!! Easy to make or change appointments and they answered all my questions. I see them two times a week for...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 3, 2021 | Auto Accidents
A recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) looked at the risk of serious injury and death in male versus female occupants involved in car accidents. Unsurprisingly, women have a higher risk of dying or being seriously injured in an accident....
by Todd Hartwig | May 31, 2021 | Health/Prevention
A very good friend of Marcum Chiropractic recently passed away and we want to take the time to remind all of us that life is short. Take that opportunity that just presented itself. Go on vacation to cross another thing off your bucket list. Go back to school and...
by Todd Hartwig | May 27, 2021 | Shoulder / Mid back
If you wake up with pain in your shoulders it may be because you’re sleeping on your side. Sleeping on either side puts a lot of pressure on the shoulder that’s on the bed. The other shoulder often has excess strain on it as the arm hangs in front of or...
by Todd Hartwig | May 21, 2021 | Disc
Car accidents are a leading cause of many significant injuries every year. The obvious injuries include strains, sprains, concussions, and contusions. Long-term problems often occur after an accident, too. A famous research study by Hohl1 showed that 39% of whiplash...
by Todd Hartwig | May 16, 2021 | Health/Prevention
Every adult should take a CPR certification and/or re-certification course. It’s a simple thing to do that can save a person’s life. Check with your employer as many offer these courses as an employee benefit. Also, your local Red Cross chapter offers classes...
