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18 Sep , 2017

Healthpointe Now Offering Chiropractic Care Throughout Southern California

Healthpointe is proud to announce that they are offering chiropractic care to patients in Southern California. Patients with chronic back pain, neck pain, muscle spasms, and/or tenderness can seek relief from the highly-skilled techniques and servi...

15 Sep , 2017

Healthpointe Food Drive Raises 270 Meals for Local Families

Brandon Davila

Press Release

Healthpointe is proud to announce that from May 15, 2017 to June 02, 2017, they have raised 324 pounds of food for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Their efforts, which were a part of a company-wide charity drive with the Food Bank, were a succe...

14 Sep , 2017

Scared to Drive After a Car Crash?

Kristin Minasian

Psychology

If you have ever been scared to drive after a car crash, you are not alone. According to a 2016 article from the National Center for PTSD, every year 3 million drivers in the U.S. are involved in a serious car crash. Of those, 9% experience PTSD (...

13 Sep , 2017

Heartburn and Your Diet

Brandon Davila

Cardiology

What you need to know about Heartburn Heartburn is a sensation of burning or discomfort typically experienced in the chest area or upper belly up to the throat. Heartburn is normally a result of an irritation of the esophagus (the tube that connec...

12 Sep , 2017

Rotator Cuffs: What You Need to Know

Jessica Pena

Orthopedics

What you need to know about Rotator Cuff Tears The rotator cuff is composed of a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. The rotator cuff allows the head of the upper arm bone to stay in place firmly within the shallow socke...

9 Sep , 2017

How Yoga Can Relieve Orthopedic Pain

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics

We’ve all heard about the “glorious” effects of yoga (and if you haven’t, just stand in the checkout line at any health foods store – the magazine racks will practically scream it at you). While any orthopedist will tell you that routine stretching...

8 Sep , 2017

Can TMJ Cause Breathing Problems?

Kristin Minasian

ENT

Most people associate TMJ with jaw misalignment or swelling of the jaw joints. However, TMJ disorders commonly lead to more serious problems, such as migraines, radiating pain, and even difficulty breathing. So what does the jaw joint have anyth...

2 Sep , 2017

9 Creative Ways to Exercise

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine

Feeling stuck in your workout routine? Get unstuck, with the following creative ways to exercise! Grab a friend and a volleyball, and go! Forget fancy and expensive gym memberships: the best exercise arises when you are being challenged – esp...

1 Sep , 2017

5 Common Causes of Shoulder Pain

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics

1. Overuse I’m just going to come out and say it: You probably use your shoulder too much. Yes, office workers, even you! Whether you’re a baseball player or typist (or anything in between), find your profession in the list below to figure out whe...

31 Aug , 2017

How to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections During Summer Seasons

Brandon Davila

Medicine

Preventing Urinary Tract Infections During the Summer Seasons Summer is peak season for urinary tract infections (UTI), and the chances of you having a bladder infection are 46% higher during the summer months. This is mainly due to the fact that...