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6 Oct , 2015

Dr. Edward Thomas Chappell Now Providing Neurosurgical Treatment for Brain Tumors at Healthpointe

Dr. Edward Thomas Chappell, Neurosurgeon, is now providing neurosurgical care for patients with brain tumors – and associated neurological symptoms such as headaches and spine pain – to patients in the La Mirada and Los Angeles areas. Dr. Chappell...

3 Oct , 2015

Department of Transportation Physicals Now Available at Los Angeles Healthpointe

Kristin Minasian

Press Release

Healthpointe, one of Southern California’s leading medical groups, is now offering Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals at its newest location in La Tijera. The physicals, made for all commercial drivers, are now available throughout Los An...

30 Sep , 2015

Occupational Therapy For Ankylosing Spondylitis

Kristin Minasian

Occupational Medicine

Are the symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis, such as pain, fatgue and stiffness, making everyday activities more challenging? You should get the professional services of an occupational therapist through occupational medicine as soon as possible!...

29 Sep , 2015

The Heat Therapy and Headache Relief Connection

Kristin Minasian

Headache Clinic

When you have a headache, your first thought may not be of heat – especially when hot and humid weather conditions are among your list of triggers. But you can use heat therapy, also known as thermotherapy, to get pain relief although it must be em...

25 Sep , 2015

Basics of Occupational Medicine

Kristin Minasian

Occupational Medicine

Occupational medicine specialists have important roles, especially in the smooth transition for injured workers. These licensed professionals usually provide expert assistance for workers following their injuries or illnesses. Among their roles...

24 Sep , 2015

Tips on Dealing with Adult Pain

Kristin Minasian

Pain Management

As your body ages, it will also undergo changes that will likely result in new aches and pains. These may be signals of an underlying medical condition with chronic pain (such as neck pain). Fortunately, you can ease the pains that your body exp...

19 Sep , 2015

Sports Medicine: Are You Exercising Too Hard?

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine

Athletes and individuals undertaking their own fitness programs are all guilty of pushing themselves too hard and too fast at one point or another. While pushing your physical limits is a must to achieve better results, there is a limit to the amou...

18 Sep , 2015

Drug Screening Procedures

Kristin Minasian

Occupational Medicine

Drug screening can be a double-edged sword for employers. Adopt the right procedures and it is a useful tool in preventing a wide range of drug-related workplace issues, such as tardiness, absenteeism, increased safety risks, and decreased producti...

17 Sep , 2015

Natural Headache Relief

Kristin Minasian

Headache Clinic

Do you have headaches? Do you take medications to relieve the pain? Do your symptoms feel worse after taking pain relievers? If you answered yes, you may be suffering from medication overuse headaches. Studies have shown that many patients have...

15 Sep , 2015

Understanding Aura Migraines

Kristin Minasian

Headache Clinic

With less than 20% of all migraine patients diagnosed with it, migraines with aura are less common than other headaches. But these migraines are also among the most painful because of the increased sensitivity to light, noise and vibrations, among...