50 Mile Hike 2015
During the 2nd week of August, we closed the office so I could do a 50 mile hike. The hike took 5 days and it turned out to be 52 miles total. We started at Timberline Lodge at Mt. Hood and finished [...]
Office Closed Week of August 10, 2015
Our office will be closed the week of August 10-15. Dr. Cooper is leading a group of Boy Scouts and Leaders on a 50 mile hike. The young men going on the hike live in Portland and have been preparing for this [...]
Acute Neck Pain Study Review
I meet so many people who have resigned themselves to live in pain because they feel it is normal. A survey performed by the American Osteopathic Association estimates almost half of Americans feel that pain is just a part of life. [...]
A Month’s Worth of Stress Relief
Here are 31 ideas for stress relief in your life. You can do these at home, on the job, or even during leisure activities 1. Take a walk. Alone, with a friend, or with the dog(s). Breathe the fresh air. 2. [...]
Top 10 Reasons NOT To Try A Chiropractor
Many people still don't know what chiropractic is or what it can do. I've written other posts to help understand about chiropractic. In the meantime, enjoy the list. 10. “I like my left shoulder higher than my right.” You’re not alone. Take [...]
Chronic Neck & Shoulder Pain
So many people are suffering from chronic neck and shoulder pain. Chronic pain is frustrating! You may have even tried multiple health care providers to find relief. Sometimes it may feel as if a massage helps only for temporary relaxation. You might be surprised to [...]
Essential Oils 101: Introduction to Essential Oils
You may have seen our flier in the office, but if not have a gander. Dr. Cooper and his wife Alex have been curious about essential oils for a while now. We had a great opportunity to host a class to learn [...]
Diet Advice For A Healthy 2015
There is no better time to start on a healthy new YOU than now! I know many people make New Year resolutions, myself included. I hope this post will guide you in your new goal. In my practice I urge my patients [...]
How to Get Better Sleep
An old Chinese proverb says, "Only when one cannot sleep does one know how long the night is." Anyone who has battled with insomnia knows just how long that night can be. Most of us want to get better sleep. Why [...]
Whiplash
Over the last 20 years, hundreds of studies have been done on the problem of whiplash. Most of these studies focus on the neck pain that shows up a few days to a couple of weeks after a car accident. Understanding Whiplash [...]