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 [...]
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 [...]
Dead bug is an excellent exercise for core stabilization. It will strengthen key core components especially the abdominal muscles. These exercises should be performed in neutral pelvis and with abdominal bracing. The steps gradually become more difficult. You must maintain proper form [...]
It is no secret that exercising is healthy for you. So what are the secret benefits of exercise? A simple 30 minutes a day exercising can help you lose weight, feel energetic, sleep better, improve function, and reduce chronic pain. But the [...]
