March 07, 2023

Protect Your Knees: A Look At The Three Most Meniscus Injury Causes

March 07, 2023/ Jason Han

Meniscus tears can be a painful and debilitating injury that may limit a person’s mobility and quality of life. Fortunately, physical therapy and chiropractic care can be an effective treatment option, especially when combined with hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment. Meniscus tears will present different symptoms for each person, and having a healthcare professional assess your injury will help determine the treatment plan.

When it comes to suffering from a meniscus tear, there are a number of factors that can impact the severity of the injury. The Top 3 Common Reasons for meniscus tears that are seen at HealthFit are related to Sports Injuries, Traumatic Injuries, Age & Wear and Tear.

February 10, 2023

5 Reasons Why Soft Tissue Manipulation Is Important For Chiropractic Adjustments

February 10, 2023/ HealthFit Physical Therapy & Chiropractic / Jesus Amaral

Chiropractic adjustments are great for correcting imbalances in your joints and spine, but in many cases, that may not address everything your specific condition requires. With the combination of chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue manipulation and corrective exercises'; our chiropractors are able help alleviate your pain, and set the ground work to ensure your it does not return. That is why our chiropractors take the time to further enhance each adjustment with soft tissue manipulation.

January 19, 2023

Easing Your Nerves: The Safety and Benefits of Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy

January 19, 2023/ HealthFit Physical Therapy & Chiropractic/ Jason Han

As a pregnant woman, we understand that your body goes through many changes that can cause discomfort and pain. You many not realize it, but one way to alleviate these symptoms and prepare your body for labor and delivery is through chiropractic care.

Chiropractic care is a safe and gentle form of healthcare that focuses on restoring proper alignment to the spine and pelvis. More specifically, our Webster Certified Chiropractors are skilled in treating prenatal patients with this type of care. Having treated hundreds of women in the Pasadena area, we have seen the the positive effect this type of care has had on so many lives.

January 06, 2023

Reduce Your Inflammation With The Natural Healing Capabilities of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

January 06, 2023/ HealthFit/ Jason Han

Inflammation is a common side effect that can occur following an infection, injury or when the body fights against foreign toxins. The physical appearances of inflammation are seen as, but not limited to, swelling of the injured site, increased redness and bruising, and feeling hot to the touch. There are also instances where inflammation or irritation can affect your body in the deeper levels of your tissues.

July 28, 2022

Are You Feeling Frustrated With Your Lack Of Concentration and Mental Clarity?

July 28, 2022/ HealthFit/ Jason Han

The truth may be that there are some underlying issues affecting your overall mental clarity. Your body’s ability to adapt to stress and fatigue while operating at a productive level begins to deteriorate after time. For some people, this is a gradual change, and for others, it may feel like it came about all of a sudden. Those moments of rapid change may lead you to believe that you are feeling tired or having a rough day at work, when in reality, it has to do with much more than that.

May 10, 2022

My Doctor Says I Have The Spine Of An 80 Year Old…Now What?

May 10, 2022/ HealthFit/ Jason Han

A common thread of discussion that is going on within HealthFit is the disassociation between day-to-day experiences and healthcare imagery, such as x-rays and MRI’s. Simply put, many of our patients are told by their doctors that according to their x-rays and MRIs, something ‘looks’ way worse than it actually is.

April 08, 2022

How HealthFit Collaborates With Wellness District Los Angeles To Help You Reach Your Healing Goals

April 08, 2022/ HealthFit / Jason Han

At HealthFit, our primary goal is to treat every patient through a holistic lens to identify the underlying issues that are stopping them from doing the things they love. It brings a sigh of relief to know that healing communities like Wellness District Los Angeles also encompass this idea of holistic treatment, and approach their member’s wellbeing by providing services that treat and improve the mind, body, and spirit.

November 16, 2021

Can Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Fix Degenerative Disc Disease?

November 16, 2021/ HealthFit/ Jason Han

HBOT can help with treatment for degenerative disc disease by providing more resources for your body to use as building blocks. By boosting your oxygen intake, your red blood cells have more nutrients to deliver and use as energy. Therefore, the avascular tissue that makes up the intervertebral disc actually receives a boost in healing capabilities. With more oxygen flowing in your body, more cells begin to “wake up,” and exhibit or inhibit specific characteristics that could benefit your overall spine health.

October 27, 2021

Can Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Help with Knee Arthritis?

October 27, 2021/ HealthFit Physical Therapy & Chiropractic / Jason Han

Knee arthritis is a very common condition we come across at HealthFit, and there are various ways we can help you manage the pain and discomfort that comes from it. Arthritis can be characterized as joint stiffness, swelling, and discomfort with movement. It can affect all the joints of the body, ranging from the neck and shoulders to your knees and ankles. Regardless of severity, arthritis can be difficult to live with, and requires professional care to manage it.

Alongside with physical therapy and chiropractic treatment, hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be utilized in conjunction with your current treatment to manage arthritis. There are people with different forms of arthritis, like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Gout, that have seen lasting benefits from hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

September 28, 2021

How Does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Improve Your Physical Therapy & Chiropractic Treatment?

September 28, 2021/ Healthfit Physical Therapy & Chiropractic/ Jason Han

Our therapists go the extra mile to make sure you receive the best quality of care at HealthFit. Even with all of the right methods and procedures, sometimes physiological limitations, like how well your body’s cells are functioning, can get in the way of full recovery.

There are practices that can help train your nervous system to work more efficiently, but how do we target your treatment at the cellular level?

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is the answer!

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