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30 Jun , 2022

Healthpointe Medical Southern California

Provider Spotlight: Heather Nelch, MSN

We at Healthpointe are excited to highlight a new provider— Heather Nelch, Nurse Practitioner. Nelch has been working in the medical field since 2007, completing her Bachelor Degree in Nursing in 2016. She eventually went on to get her Master’s Deg...

24 Jun , 2022

Two tanned people swimming in blue water, visible only from the waist up, their bodies splashing, using correct form to prevent swimming injuries

The 4 Most Common Swimming Injuries and How to Prevent Them

Alex Currie

orthopedics, Sports Medicine, swimming injuries Orthopedics, Sports Medicine

While swimming is a great form of exercise, it can also be dangerous if proper safety precautions are not taken. Injuries can occur from overuse or from improper technique. This post will explore the most common swimming injuries and how to preven...

20 May , 2022

two Black physicians are examining an x-ray, one is wearing glasses.

How to Maintain Bone Health as You Age

Alex Currie

bone health, calcium, life style, Osteoporosis, strength training Nutrition Fridays, Orthopedics

As you age, your bones may become weaker and more susceptible to breaks or fractures. While there is currently no way to stop the natural aging process, there are several things you can do to maintain bone health and reduce your risk of fr...

11 May , 2022

A dark skinned pregnant person in a bright yellow long sleeved shirt is happily stretching their arms up above their head while they sit cross legged in a well lit room on a yoga mat in what appears to be a bedroom.

5 Easy Stretches For Pregnant People That Can Be Done at Home

Alex Currie

easy stretches for pregnant, orthopedics, Pregnancy, pregnant people, preventing injury Orthopedics, Pain Management, Physical Therapy

Are you pregnant and looking for a way to ease the pain and discomfort that comes with it? Alternatively, are you just looking for some ways to stay flexible and limber during your pregnancy? Healthpointe is here to help – here are five easy stretc...

12 Apr , 2022

New ‘Text Us’ Feature!

Carrie Dunn

News

Good Afternoon, In an effort to make Healthpointe’s online services as user friendly as possible, our team has developed a new and convenient Text Us feature. You can now contact us directly through text to schedule appointments, reschedule appoi...

1 Apr , 2022

Fighting Intense Back Pain

Carrie Dunn

alexander technique, Exercise, Exercises, Firm mattress, how to alleviate back pain, how to stop back pain, neck pain relief, standing desk Cardiology, Chiropractic, Functional Restoration, Holistic Medicine, Joint Health, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine

Everyone knows someone with back pain; it is one of the most common issues in modern health, and can be debilitating in many regards if left untreated. Upper back pain can be traced to stress and to osteoporosis of the spine in older women. Lower...

15 Mar , 2022

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Is COVID-19 Causing Insomnia?

Alex Currie

CBT, cognitive behavioral therapy, long haul covid insomnia, long haul covid-19, mental health, psychology Hot Topics, Medicine, Psychology

Surviving COVID-19 and Insomnia COVID-19 (and its variants) are known for an extended list of symptoms. Some are fairly common, such as a sore throat, a fever, or chills. Other, less common symptoms can depend on the variant. They can include a di...

21 Feb , 2022

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Top 8 Ways to Get Better Sleep

Alex Currie

CBT, cognitive behavioral therapy, getting better sleep, psychology, routine, sleep, weight management Hot Topics, Psychology, Weight Management

How important is getting better sleep anyway? Everyone knows that most adults need between 7 and 8 hours of sleep at night for optimal health benefits. Teenagers need on average 8 to 10 hours of sleep children and babies are the second heaviest sl...

11 Feb , 2022

Nutrition Friday: Chronic Pain and Food

Carrie Dunn

Chronic Pain, diet, Inflammation, intermittent fasting, Lifestyle Nutrition Fridays, Pain Management

Chronic Pain and Inflammation Chronic pain is defined as any pain that usually lasts longer than three months. It is often paired with emotional and psychological suffering, and especially targets people at risk, such as the elderly and uninsured....

10 Feb , 2022

It is an image of a child's clipboard with a sheet of paper and a pen, pills spread out in the shape of a heart, surrounded by white tubes, cannisters, and spray bottles on a sunny yellow background.

Is Your Medication Causing Sexual Dysfunction?

Alex Currie

Medicine, Pain Management, Sexual Health, Weight Management

Sexual dysfunction occurs when any part of your sexual satisfaction is disrupted. The process of sexual activity is usually seen in stages: desire, arousal, orgasm, and resolution. Men, women, nonbinary*, and transgender people can experience thes...