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27 Feb , 2016

A New Hope for Osteoporosis

Broken bones and stress fractures are no walk in the park, especially for a person with osteoporosis, a condition where the body's natural production of new bone tissues does not keep up with the elimination of old bone tissues. Osteoporosis increa...

22 Feb , 2016

The Anatomy of Lumbar Pain

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics Articles

The lower back consists of two main parts: the lumbar spine and the sacrum, as well as the vertebral discs that lie in between the bones. A deeper understanding of the basic anatomy of the lower back can prevent back pain. The lumbar spine is th...

19 Feb , 2016

Healing from a Concussion

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

Have you been diagnosed with a concussion? Don’t panic because your brain can usually recover from a concussion. Visit the neurology department at any of our clinics, such as the one in Temecula by Murrieta, Fallbrook, Wildomar, Canyon Lake, and...

18 Feb , 2016

MOVE! (and enjoy less pain)

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Pain Management Articles

While it may appear counter intuitive to engage in physical activity as pain management to joint pain, studies have shown the benefits of staying in motion. This is because the more you move your body, the less joint stiffness you will experience s...

18 Feb , 2016

FAQs for Adults with Congenital Heart Disease

Kristin Minasian

Cardiology Articles

Many people believe that only children will have congenital heart disease but this is far from the truth. Adults can also have congenital heart diseases that have remained undetected and untreated, so their risks are similar in many instances to th...

17 Feb , 2016

How to Play Sports Without Injuring Yourself

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

Are you ready to enter the world of amateur sports as an older adult? You will likely have concerns about your physical safety, particularly in terms of your risks for injuries considering your age and physical condition. Fortunately, you can ta...

16 Feb , 2016

How to Test for Allergies Without Shots

Kristin Minasian

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While skin testing for allergies is harmless, many individuals are still wary of the procedure. The sting of the needle contributes to the wariness, although it must be said that misconceptions reinforce it. Basically, skin testing for allergies...

15 Feb , 2016

Worker’s Compensation FAQs

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Occupational Medicine Articles

Are there benefits when you return to work? Yes, studies have shown that returning to work in particular and to an active life in general can facilitate your faster recovery from injury. You will also find that it may increase your benefits, includ...

11 Feb , 2016

Diabetic Foot Ulcer

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Pain Management Articles

The following is presented by the Regenerative Medicine program at Healthpointe: What is a diabetic foot ulcer? A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that occurs in individuals with diabetes, and typically the ulcer is located on the...

10 Feb , 2016

Rotator Cuff Tears: Expert Tips for Baseball Players

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

Tears on the Shoulder Think of a rotator cuff tear as a tear on your shoulder. The rotator cuff is composed of four tendons and muscles converging around the shoulder joint just above the humerus (the upper arm bone above the elbow), forming a c...