Plank Progression
The plank exercise is a great exercise to build core strength. By performing this exercise it can help the body be much stronger in many motions. The exercise is very safe for people with low back pain when compared to [...]
Thoracic Mobilization
Thoracic mobilization. The thoracic spine is the upper part of the back where the ribs attach to the spine. The upper back region is difficult to get moving when it is tight. As chiropractors, we see this area giving may [...]
Low Impact Neck Exercises
Neck exercises are important for reaching recovery after a neck injury. There are many different ways to strengthen the neck. The most important thing after an injury is to not overdo it. You can hurt your neck even worse if [...]
My Car Accident Story
Alex and Dr. Cooper's Car Accident Story In July 2018 Alex and I were in a pretty bad car accident. We were driving north on I-5 in Portland during rush hour. If you know Portland, rush hour traffic can be very [...]
5 Different Headaches and What Causes Them
Have you ever considered how many different types of headaches exist? You may know about the classic migraine headache but did you know your jaw can be a pain source too? Or that your neck may be referring pain up to [...]
Spinal Hygiene
What is Spinal Hygiene? Spinal hygiene, much like dental hygiene is preventative maintenance. It's used to preserve the health of one's spine. The goal is to maintain or increase the amount of movement and flexibility in the spine. This would be [...]
Ergonomics for the Workplace
Ergonomic Workplace Tips When looking at a typical office there has been a shift in the physical ergonomics of the job to more computer based work. This has taken place over the past several decades as our society becomes more digitized. [...]
Chiropractic Treatment Plan
What is a chiropractic treatment plan? A chiropractic treatment plan is simply a recovery plan. It is a plan made of the time it will take to complete, the therapy the doctor will use, and the patient goals. Chiropractors have special skills [...]
Cat Cow Exercise
Cat Cow Exercise (For Spinal Mobility) This exercise is good to help with morning stiffness and general spinal mobility. Video: Cat Cow Exercise Step 1: Arch your back Tuck your belly button in Tuck your chin towards your chest Think Halloween cat! [...]
Dr. Tyrel Johnson, Chiropractor in Portland
Dr. Johnson is a Portland Oregon chiropractor with an interesting story about how chiropractic care helped him when he was just a kid: Dr. Johnson was a nice young boy with a little bit of a wild streak. I grew up with [...]