by Dr. Cooley | Dec 16, 2022 | Other
Most low back pain is a result of an overreliance on the low back musculature to perform activities of daily living Beware of the diagnosis trap The biggest problem of prolonged sitting is abdominal atrophy Low Back muscle endurance is a better predictor of low back...
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 | Oct 1, 2020 | Other
The human body has amazing ability to self-heal, however, when patients are dealing with chronic health problems this means that they are stuck in a pattern that they cannot break. A patient may be stuck in a pattern of chronic injury, poor digestion, or immune...
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 | Apr 19, 2017 | Nutrition, Other
In an ideal world, I would not need to supply any nutritional supplements. By following a whole foods based diet (Paleo, Weston A Price, Mediterranean), the need for supplements will be greatly reduced. It was never my intention to be a supplement provider; however,...
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...
