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 [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
We are breaking new ground here people! I mean, we aren't landing a speeding rocket on a flying asteroid, but we are ahead of the game. Google Places Walk Through You may have seen Google Street View. When searching for an address [...]
