by Dr. Cooley | Nov 16, 2022 | Athletes, Chronic Pain, Dr. Cooley's Top 5 Articles, Other
If I were to pick one muscle to get as strong as possible, I would choose the diaphragm. Many trainers may choose the glutes or maybe the abdominals, however, from my clinical experience no muscle is more important for creating strength and neurological balance...
by Dr. Cooley | May 1, 2017 | Chronic Pain, Fatigue, Immune Dysfunction, Other
Runny nose, blood shot eyes, itching, trouble breathing these are just a few of the symptoms that can occur from seasonal allergies. This time of year can be extremely difficult for many people. The sun is out, they want to get outside but they can’t enjoy...
by Dr. Cooley | Mar 21, 2017 | Athletes, Chronic Pain, Other
One of the most underutilized ways to improve your health is to incorporate a daily movement practice. I would like to emphasize movement and not exercise because they are different. A person can definitely burn some calories on a recumbent bike but they have also...
by Dr. Cooley | Feb 16, 2017 | Chronic Pain, Fatigue, Immune Dysfunction
Over 5 million Americans know what it is like to suffer from fibromyalgia. This disorder is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain but often it is accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Unfortunately, fibromyalgia is a great example of how...
by Dr. Cooley | Jan 20, 2017 | Chronic Pain, Digestion, Immune Dysfunction, Other
All Disease Begins in the Gut. Hippocrates said this more than 2,000 years ago, and now we are finally beginning to realize how right he was. More and more research continues to show how our gut function is implicated in all aspects of health. Many people suffer...
by Dr. Cooley | Nov 19, 2016 | Athletes, Chronic Pain, Other
The rates at which runners are injured is alarming. Many runners who are injured assume that is because of a lack of stretching or poor footwear. However, based on my clinical experience this is not the case. Also, many runners assume that they were injured because...
