Secrets of Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain affects 10% of the population at sometime during our lives.  In my chiropractic office, in Portland, OR, I see patients with a wide variety of shoulder pain.  Impingment, rotator cuff tears, labral tears, AC joint separation.  The list goes [...]

Why Is Vitamin D Important?

Welcome to the Pacific Northwest! Where the sun is scarce during the winter. The lack of sunlight can cause problems in some people. Did you know that your body naturally produces Vitamin D?  But you need the sun to produce it!  Why [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]