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1 Apr , 2022

Fighting Intense Back Pain

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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...

7 Dec , 2020

How Can I Safely Workout in the Winter?

Miranda Eastman

Exercise, Sports Medicine, winter, winter workout Sports Medicine

Many people fall off the wagon in regards to their exercise plans during the winter. The weather gets colder, and getting out of bed in the morning becomes more of a chore. Additionally, inclement weather can lead to more injuries. For those ded...

26 Jun , 2020

Roller Skating 101: Avoid Common Injuries and Fall Safely

Camilla S.

concussion, fracture, Healthpointe, how to roller skate, orthopedics, roller derby, roller skate, roller skating, skating 101, Sports Medicine, sprain, united we skate Hot Topics, Sports Medicine

Though roller skates have existed since the 1700s, roller skating first became a more popularized hobby in America in early 1960’s and 70’s. It is a pillar of dance, sport, artistic expression, culture, and more, and once again has become more popu...

5 Jun , 2020

How to Stay Safe this National Running Day

Camilla S.

covid-19, Healthpointe, healthy, national running day, pain management, parks and recreation, running, Sports Medicine Holidays, Pain Management, Sports Medicine

The first Wednesday in June of each year marks National Running Day, a day that the National Day Calendar designates as “a day for runners to reaffirm their passion for running… [or begin] a life-changing commitment to running.” With gyms and pu...

22 May , 2020

Yoga Back Stretches for Working from Home

Lydia Gil

back stretches, Healthpointe, home office, orthopedics, pain management, work from home, yoga Hot Topics, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Sports Medicine

Whether you’re working from your bed, couch, or at-home office, sitting for long periods of time can have detrimental effects on your back, and cause significant pain. According to Spineuniverse, almost 70% of people sit for 6 or more hours a day,...

13 Mar , 2020

The Most Common Basketball Injuries and How to Avoid Them

Lydia Gil

Basketball, Basketball Injuries, knee injuries, Kobe, March Madness, Shoulder injuries Orthopedics, Sports Medicine

Basketball season is upon us, and while there has been added excitement due to more people playing the sport, this means that there is also more of a chance of someone getting injured. According to USA Today, basketball is one of the top...

21 Feb , 2020

Common Skiing and Snowboarding Injuries

Kasondra Perez

knee injuries, orthopedics, shoulder dislocation, skiing, snowboarding, winter sports, wrist fracture Hot Topics, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine

For Californians, winter sports can be somewhat of an enigma. There are many different kinds of winter sports that vary in the length of their existence; however, no winter sport has quite the staying power as skiing does. Skiing can be dated back...

11 Feb , 2020

Healthpointe is Sponsoring the Brea 8K!

Kasondra Perez

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We are proud to announce that Healthpointe is sponsoring the 29th Annual Brea 8K, on Sunday, February 23! The Brea 8k is a long-distance running and jogging event covering just under 5 miles, that is presented by the Brea Mall and the City of Brea...

7 Feb , 2020

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Healthy Running – Injuries to Know, and How to Avoid Them

Camilla S.

Achilles tendinitis, brea 8k, healthy running, shin splints, Sports Medicine, sports physicals Community, Hot Topics, Sports Medicine

Here at Healthpointe, we love to run – so much so, that this year we’ve decided to sponsor and participate in one of Southern California’s biggest annual running events, the Brea 8k. We agree that running is one of the best ways to stay in shape, a...

10 Jan , 2020

Three Common Soccer Injuries

Kasondra Perez

ankle brace, ankle sprain, bone scan, ct scan, mri, sprained ankle Pain Management, Sports Medicine

Soccer can be one of the more competitive and aggressive sports out there (we see you rugby), meaning that the injuries that are sometimes seen can be severe. While some may be worse than others, certain ones are also more common than others. Altho...

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