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1 Apr , 2016

Scientists Close in on the Heels of New Migraine Treatment

Modern medicine has repeatedly been frustrated in its attempts at finding the exact cause and treatments for the various types of headaches and migraines. But recent research has pointed to the possibility that a hypersensitive nerve system trigger...

31 Mar , 2016

Do You Get Muscle Spasms? Read This!

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics Articles

While muscle spasms can be prevented via several methods, the better approach is to know the causes behind them. Chronic back problem. This is the case with a stress fracture on the back, which has developed scar tissues after healing, wherein...

23 Mar , 2016

Can ACL Injuries Affect Men and Women Differently?

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

Studies have shown that female athletes in sports requiring jumping and pivoting are 2-10 times more likely to suffer from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in comparison with their male counterparts. Scientists have identified two main re...

22 Mar , 2016

Knee Tears And Tears In Your Eyes

Brandon Davila

Sports Medicine Articles

Knee tears suck! The knees are the largest and one of the most complex joints in the human body, with the ability to bear up to four times your body-weight. They allow for straightening (extension) and bending (flexion), as well as sliding and rota...

21 Mar , 2016

A Meniscus Tear Is Not a Minuscule Injury

Brandon Davila

Orthopedics Articles

The knees are arguably one of the most important joints in the body, and injuries to these areas may significantly impact mobility and quality of life. The common injury to the knees is the meniscus tear, which should absolutely not be dismissed as...

18 Mar , 2016

Defining Chronic Headaches

Brandon Davila

Headache Clinic

Defining Chronic Headaches Most headaches occur on an intermittent basis, usually as a result of physical illness, mental stress, and even food triggers. But, many people suffer from debilitating and daily chronic headaches. Fortunately, there is...

17 Mar , 2016

Rotator Cuff Tears: The Athlete’s Worst Enemy?

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

Swimmers, tennis players, football players, and baseball players are the people most likely to confront their darkest fears – rotator cuff injuries. The rotator cuff is actually a group of tendons and muscles converging around the shoulder joint; t...

9 Mar , 2016

When Allergies Attack!

Kristin Minasian

Uncategorized+

In recent news, a girl was rushed to the hospital because of her severe allergic reactions after eating an orange, an uncommon source of allergy. (More common sources include peanuts, milk and wheat as well as hays, pollen and dust, which can cause...

8 Mar , 2016

Diagnosing a Head Injury

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

Athletes are at the highest risks for repetitive head injury. According to sports medicine specialists, while repeated blows to the head may not immediately have observable effects, the risks for brain injury and/or illness are already high. Ind...

7 Mar , 2016

The Wake-up Call of Heart Disease

Healthpointe

Cardiology Articles

Many people believe that heart disease is just a temporary ailment because of the wide range of successful treatment protocols available, such as medicines, devices and surgery. But this is not so, sadly, because once you have heart disease, then y...