According to the World Health Organization the amount of adults suffering from a headache disorder at least once a year is about 50% (https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/headache-disorders). Many times people wonder what causes their specific headache. With the wide range of potential headaches out [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 (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! [...]
Core Strengthening Exercises There are many core strengthening exercises! Here at Cascade Chiropractic and Wellness, we have several favorites. We like these exercises best because they are simple and effective. We also want people to remember that the core is made [...]
