Alex Currie, Author at Healthpointe

About Alex Currie

Alex Currie is a medical reviewer and content creator at Healthpointe. View all posts by Alex Currie →

1 Sep , 2023

Can Texting Cause Arthritis? The Truth Behind the Myth

As our dependence on cell phones and other handheld devices increases, so does the worry about the potential harm caused by excessive use. One of the most popular concerns is whether texting can cause arthritis. While there are many myths and rumo...

31 Aug , 2023

Burn, Baby, Burn: The Best of the Baddest Burns to Ruin Summer

Alex Currie

Dermatology

The Fourth of July may be over, but some things just don’t lose their fizzle. The summer is synonymous with hitting the beach with friends, riding an ATV in the dunes of the desert, or going for a hike through a beautiful hillside. Summer is here,...

18 Jul , 2023

Steer Clear of Summer Injuries With These Injury Prevention Tips

Alex Currie

Sports Medicine, summer injuries Functional Restoration

Summer is finally here, and it's the perfect time to enjoy outdoor activities, like swimming, hiking, and cycling. However, it's also a season where injuries can happen more easily. The heat, dehydration, and increased physical activity all contri...

30 Jun , 2023

A close up image of a basketball, a football, tennis rackets, tennis balls, and a soccer ball, representing the world of sports

LGBT Athletes Who Changed the World of Sports

Alex Currie

athletes, lgbt, world of sports Sports Medicine

The world we live in today is more accepting and appreciative of the LGBTQIA+ community than ever before, but it wasn't always that way. For decades, the world of sports was considered to be almost exclusively heterosexual, and coming ou...

28 Jun , 2023

A close up image of a stethoscope on a rainbow flag to represent LGBT medical professionals

Celebrating the Legacy of 5 LGBT Medical Professionals

Alex Currie

lgbt, lgbt medical professionals Community, Uncategorized

June is the most important time for the LGBTQ+ community, as it marks Pride Month. This is a time where we not only celebrate the diverse and rich history of the LGTBQ+ community, but also honor the trailblazers who have fought for recognition . I...

10 Feb , 2023

chiropractor providing care on a patient

Five Reasons to Consider Chiropractic Care for Your Injury

Alex Currie

chiropractic care Chiropractic

When you’re injured, the first thing you want is relief. The second thing you want is for that relief to be long lasting — preferably without any negative side effects. That’s where chiropractic care comes in. Here are five reasons to consider th...

18 Jan , 2023

How to Avoid Shoulder Injuries at Work

Alex Currie

Healthpointe, shoulder injury, workplace injuries Occupational Medicine

Your shoulder is comprised of three bones... your collarbone, your shoulder blade, and the humerus, the bone that makes up your upper arm. These bones are held together by muscles, tendons, and ligaments, which allow for a wide range of motion i...

11 Jan , 2023

A glowing blue body with the skeleton showing through with glowing red where shoulder pain is occurring from a shoulder injury

What Are the Most Common Shoulder Injuries?

Alex Currie

common shoulder injuries, Healthpointe Pain Management

If you're like most people, you take your shoulders for granted. After all, it's one of the strongest and most flexible joints in your body. But what does it mean when your shoulder stops working the way it's supposed to? You could be suffering fr...

20 Oct , 2022

World Osteoporosis Day: Let’s Talk About Osteoporosis

Alex Currie

Osteoporosis, pain management, world osteoporosis day Functional Restoration, Pain Management

October 20th is World Osteoporosis Day! The purpose of World Osteoporosis Day is to kick off a yearlong campaign to raise awareness, research, and support for people living with the disease. In this blog post, we’re going to talk about what osteop...

19 Oct , 2022

World Pediatric Bone & Joint (PB&J) Day

Alex Currie

injuries, orthopedic, pediatric Orthopedics, Pain Management, Physical Therapy

In recognition of World Pediatric Bone and Joint (PB&J) Day on October 19th, we want to bring attention to the most common pediatric injuries, their causes, and how to prevent them. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (...

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