Alex Currie, Author at Healthpointe

About Alex Currie

Alex Currie is a content creator and medical reviewer who works for Healthpointe. They are passionate about social justice, the environment, veganism, dogs, and the desert. Alex loves to play videogames in their spare time, and they especially enjoy Skyrim, The Witcher 3, and Horizon: Zero Dawn. Alex's pronouns are they/them/theirs. View all posts by Alex Currie →

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 Joint Health, 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 (...

13 Oct , 2022

World Arthritis Day 2022: It’s in your hands, take action

Alex Currie

arthritis, pain management, WAD, world arthritis day Functional Restoration, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy

World Arthritis Day is celebrated annually on October 12. This year's theme is "It's in your hands, take action." This day is meant to draw focus on bringing people together for support, care, and resources regarding arthritis. It also aims to rai...

24 Jun , 2022

Two tanned people swimming in blue water, visible only from the waist up, their bodies splashing, using correct form to prevent swimming injuries

The 4 Most Common Swimming Injuries and How to Prevent Them

Alex Currie

orthopedics, Sports Medicine, swimming injuries Orthopedics, Sports Medicine

While swimming is a great form of exercise, it can also be dangerous if proper safety precautions are not taken. Injuries can occur from overuse or from improper technique. This post will explore the most common swimming injuries and how to preven...

20 May , 2022

two Black physicians are examining an x-ray, one is wearing glasses.

How to Maintain Bone Health as You Age

Alex Currie

bone health, calcium, life style, Osteoporosis, strength training Nutrition Fridays, Orthopedics

As you age, your bones may become weaker and more susceptible to breaks or fractures. While there is currently no way to stop the natural aging process, there are several things you can do to maintain bone health and reduce your risk of fr...

11 May , 2022

A dark skinned pregnant person in a bright yellow long sleeved shirt is happily stretching their arms up above their head while they sit cross legged in a well lit room on a yoga mat in what appears to be a bedroom.

5 Easy Stretches For Pregnant People That Can Be Done at Home

Alex Currie

easy stretches for pregnant, orthopedics, Pregnancy, pregnant people, preventing injury Orthopedics, Pain Management, Physical Therapy

Are you pregnant and looking for a way to ease the pain and discomfort that comes with it? Alternatively, are you just looking for some ways to stay flexible and limber during your pregnancy? Healthpointe is here to help – here are five easy stretc...

15 Mar , 2022

An image of a clock on a table with its hands pointed at 2:43, sitting on a table, with a moon and stars in a blue background

Is COVID-19 Causing Insomnia?

Alex Currie

CBT, cognitive behavioral therapy, long haul covid insomnia, long haul covid-19, mental health, psychology Hot Topics, Medicine, Psychology

Surviving COVID-19 and Insomnia COVID-19 (and its variants) are known for an extended list of symptoms. Some are fairly common, such as a sore throat, a fever, or chills. Other, less common symptoms can depend on the variant. They can include a di...

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