by Todd Hartwig | Mar 14, 2021 | Low Back Pain
Spring is almost here and in Portland that means gardens! When prepping your garden please be sure to use a tool to help remove weeds and unwanted debris from the garden. Pulling stubborn weeds, roots, and vines is a very common way in which people injure their low...
by Todd Hartwig | Mar 9, 2021 | Marcum Chiropractic
Marcum Chiropractic is easy to get to. It has plenty of free parking. It’s steps away from a MAX station. There’s a BIKETOWN station about 120-feet from our front door. We have 5-star ratings on Google, Facebook, and Yelp. Want to know the best part? We...
by Todd Hartwig | Mar 2, 2021 | Acupuncture
During this past year stress and anxiety have been higher than ever for many people. This has caused problems falling and staying asleep. Marcum Chiropractic’s Sierra Abate is a licensed acupuncturist with significant experience helping people get better sleep. Many...
by Todd Hartwig | Feb 16, 2021 | News/Local/Current Events
We’re open and ready to serve the people of Portland! It was a wild weekend with the snow, ice, and wind! Marcum Chiropractic is here for you. Please call us for an appointment to help shed the stress Mother Nature gave us!
by Todd Hartwig | Feb 14, 2021 | Chiropractic
Why do people go to a shoe store? To buy shoes! Why do people go to a chiropractor? The #1 reason is because of pain. Pain disrupts everything and getting treatment will help eliminate the pain. However, here’s a little secret…there are MANY reasons to...
by Todd Hartwig | Feb 11, 2021 | Auto Accidents
If you’re dealing with pain in your neck or back after what may seem like a very minor auto accident, it’s likely you’re dealing with whiplash. It’s always a good idea to schedule a consultation at Marcum Chiropractic Clinic following an...
by Todd Hartwig | Feb 9, 2021 | Chiropractic
I never believed that chiropractors could solve my back problems. Two weeks later, I stand corrected. Ba-Dum-Tish! 🙂
by Todd Hartwig | Feb 4, 2021 | Safety
One simple tip to help prevent serious injury or even death is the following; no matter how much of a rush you’re in, do NOT put anything hard that weighs more than a pound or two (e.g., a laptop, full water bottle, groceries, etc.) on the car seat next to you. In a...
by Todd Hartwig | Jan 31, 2021 | Low Back Pain
One of the best things we can all do to prevent mid-back pain is to use a standing desk while using a computer. Sitting excessively leads to slouching, which will put strain on the muscles and ligaments of the thoracic and lumbar spine. This strain causes pain and...
by Todd Hartwig | Jan 27, 2021 | Elbow / Wrist
People are spending more and more time on devices due to the pandemic. As a result, elbow and wrist overuse injuries are on the uptick. It’s often assumed wrist pain or hand numbness is carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). While it can be due to CTS, the wrist/hand...
