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21 Jan , 2017

Can Long Hair Cause Headaches?

First of all, congratulations! If you are reading this, you’ve probably grown your hair long, which is no easy feat! You’ve had to resist all temptation to cut it – be it hot weather, the amount of time it takes to wash it, or nagging moms. But bef...

16 Jan , 2017

How Music Can Affect Shoulder Pain

Kristin Minasian

Pain Management

Shoulder pain, hip pain, jaw pain…and music? The relationship between music and pain is extremely vague, and little research has been done on it. But there are a few key ideas that are universally known about the way we perceive pain through mus...

14 Jan , 2017

Top 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Chiropractic

Kristin Minasian

Chiropractic

Wave bye-bye to the days when chiropractic was seen as a last resort. Today, chiropractic is designed to treat and prevent pain, and can have amazing results. (Just ask Michael Phelps!) Here are 5 facts about chiropractic that will have you book...

5 Jan , 2017

How to Lift – Tips to Prevent Workplace Injuries!

Jessica Pena

Occupational Medicine

How to lift is a question that is frequently asked when lifting heavy objects. Yet, there are certain times when we are asked to lift heavy objects at our employment. In order to avoid back injuries, make sure you are lifting using proper technique...

31 Dec , 2016

Occupational Health and Rock & Roll

Kristin Minasian

Occupational Medicine

It may seem like pure music and lights and screaming fans, but underneath it all, most classic rock is about the poetry in the lyrics. In fact, some of the themes are so good, they can be applied to any field of study – even occupational health!...

30 Dec , 2016

Robot Medicine + Orthopedic Advances We’ll See in the Future

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics

Advances in Orthopedic Medicine Take one look at the people around you these days, and you’ll know all too well: the future has arrived! Almost every hand has a smartphone, every wrist a smartwatch, and everyone a social media presence. Which...

24 Dec , 2016

What ER Pain Doctors Won’t Tell You

Kristin Minasian

Pain Management

Think you need to go see an ER pain doctor? Think again. Here are the top secrets ER pain doctors won’t tell you, revealed! Urgent cares are better. To put it blatantly, ER doctors are rushed, and if your condition is not life-threatening, you...

10 Dec , 2016

Healthpointe Psychology: Why Do We Cry When We Laugh?

Kristin Minasian

Psychology

Why do we cry when we laugh? Let’s break it down into two main categories: psychology and neurology. Psychology When you’re laughing out loud at Lucy Ricardo trying to keep up with the chocolates, parts of your limbic system (the area of the...

6 Dec , 2016

How to Prevent Carpal Tunnel – For Guitar Players

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics

So, you’ve finally decided: 2017 is the year you learn to play guitar! But before you attempt Free Bird and subsequently give up on learning guitar after 5 minutes, you should know about a little something called Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – and how to...

4 Dec , 2016

Top 3 Shoes for Foot Pain

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics

Shoes for Foot Pain Most of us only pay attention to arch support when choosing a new workout or running shoe – and almost no attention to our work or ‘errands’ shoes. Which is crazy, because only a fraction of our time is spent working out. Ta...