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13 Sep , 2017

Heartburn and Your Diet

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...

28 Aug , 2017

Top 5 Common Summer Illnesses and How to Fight Them

Brandon Davila

Sports Medicine

Summer is here, and it’s time to have fun! Summertime for most people may mean a swim at the beach or pool, a visit to a water park, a hike to the woods, or even a nice evening out by the campfire. However, before lacing up those boots for the n...

25 Aug , 2017

4 Reasons Your Shoulder Pain May Be Bursitis

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics

Bursitis is inflammation of the bursa (which is a thin, lubricated cushion located at points of friction between a bone and soft tissue – such as skin, muscles, ligaments and tendons). Bursitis (as well as tendonitis, which is inflammation of a ten...

24 Aug , 2017

Employee Spotlight: Brenda Felix, Medical Assistant

Kristin Minasian

Employee Spotlight

Ever wanted to know what it takes to be a medical assistant – from schooling to day-to-day job duties? Learn how, and get to know Brenda Felix (Medical Assistant at Healthpointe for almost 2 years) in this awesome interview! What is a Medica...