About Kristin Minasian

Kristin is a content writer and medical reviewer for Healthpointe, where she creates pretty much anything – from press releases on new doctors to blog articles on the link between rock and roll and your health. When she is not punching keys at her computer, you can most certainly find her playing them at her piano! For more of Kristin, check out her articles on the Healthpointe blog.

Lumbar Pain, Explained

Orthopedics
In most cases, the traumatic lower back injuries are the result of repetitive micro-trauma to the lumbar spine. Basically, the lumbar spine and its parts including the muscles, tendons, and discs become overused so much so that microscopic injuries...
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A New Hope for Osteoporosis

Orthopedics
Broken bones and stress fractures are no walk in the park, especially for a person with osteoporosis, a condition where the body's natural production of new bone tissues does not keep up with the elimination of old bone tissues. Osteoporosis increa...
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The Anatomy of Lumbar Pain

Orthopedics
The lower back consists of two main parts: the lumbar spine and the sacrum, as well as the vertebral discs that lie in between the bones. A deeper understanding of the basic anatomy of the lower back can prevent back pain. The lumbar spine is th...
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Healing from a Concussion

Sports Medicine
Have you been diagnosed with a concussion? Don’t panic because your brain can usually recover from a concussion. Visit the neurology department at any of our clinics, such as the one in Temecula by Murrieta, Fallbrook, Wildomar, Canyon Lake, and...
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Diagnosing Back Pain

Orthopedics
Athletes know that getting an accurate diagnosis for the causes of their back pain is crucial. An accurate diagnosis contributes to an effective treatment plan so the earlier and more accurate your diagnosis, the better for your recovery. With t...
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Alcohol and Your Heart

Cardiology
Alcohol is one of the most addictive substances yet it is considered legal in most countries because of its apparent relative harmlessness in comparison with illicit drugs, such as cocaine and heroin. But, according to our cardiology experts, it is...
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