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HealthStar Birmingham’s Dr. Matt Smith Featured on the Talk of Alabama
In case you missed it - our own Dr. Matt Smith from our Birmingham clinic was a guest on Talk Of Alabama yesterday! He spoke about the benefits of our laser knee program as well as shared some important news about our Mardi-Gras Patient Appreciation Day on the 25th!...
Party Like It’s Mardi Gras! The 2020 HealthStar Patient Appreciation Day In Birmingham
? Calling all Birmingham residents! Don’t miss out on our Mardi Gras themed Patient Appreciation Day, on Tuesday, February 25th ? Offering free consultations for new patients, complimentary king cake, and more! Space is limited - Call to confirm your spot today!...
Staying Active with Back Pain
About 80% of adults have back pain, and you may be one of them. However, just because you have back problems doesn't mean you have to be a couch potato. Try these exercises, modified to relieve stress and tension. If you are looking for noninvasive treatment, come to...
5 Things You Should Know About Sciatica
You may not be able to diagnose sciatica by name, but you definitely know if it's affecting you. The extreme tingling and burning pain. The numbness shooting down your leg. The way the pain drains your attention from the tasks at hand. The good news is that there are...
Alternatives to Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement surgery rates are on the rise, with the close of this decade marking a 44% increase over the decade previously. This is in part due to the aging of a large population (the Baby Boomers), but also because adults are staying active longer than ever, and...
2019 Patient Appreciation Day Was a Success!
To everyone who made it out to our annual Patient Appreciation Days - we thank you! The entire staff at our three clinics had a wonderful time reconnecting with patients, as well as connecting with new ones! We celebrated our "Game Day" with snacks, free and...
Clinic Spotlight: Prattville
Trusting in the knowledge and capabilities of the healthcare providers you work with is such an important factor that it can actually impact the outcome of your treatment and determine your return to wellness. When it comes to professional, integrative care, the most...
5 Surprising Facts You Never Knew about Osteoarthritis
As much as most people would like their bodies to power through marathons without pain, bones and joints can begin to degenerate over time. Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of a few common disorders affecting the bones and joints that leads to severe pain and limited...
Join us for 2019 HealthStar Patient Appreciation Days!
At HealthStar Clinic, we are committed to helping our patients achieve their goals so they can enjoy an active life with the people they love most. In honor of serving our communities, we invite our patients to join us for our annual Patient Appreciation Days, a day...
What Swollen Feet Might Say About Your Health
We’ve all had the experience of spending too much time on our feet, and by the end of the day, noticing the stiff ache of some swelling in the feet, ankles, and legs. This build-up is called edema and is caused by fluid becoming trapped in the body’s tissues. For...