HealthFit Physical Therapy and Chiropractic’s BLOG. Here we provide you with a large selection of topics to help you get back to doing what you love.
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.
Read MoreAt 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.
Read MoreHBOT 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.
Read MoreKnee 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.
Read MoreOur 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!
Read MoreWith the increase in accessibility for anyone to start climbing comes a growing number of injuries. Climbing, whether bouldering or rock climbing, requires a great amount of physical and mental strength. There is some debate as to what makes a “great” climber in the sport, with a lot of focus on the strengths of your upper body versus core versus lower body, however it’s important to also consider how your shoulders can make a difference in your grip strength and technique.
Read MoreIn this week’s article, we go over some simple tips that could help with your knee pain while hiking, and signs you should not ignore. If you are a veteran hiker, or are just starting out, it’s a good idea to refresh yourself on tips to avoid experiencing knee pain.
To get the best out of your summer, make sure to bring out the best in yourself!
Read MoreThe most basic, yet vital aspect of your everyday life begins with your breath. Your respiration determines how the rest of your body gets important nutrients that are essential for optimal health. Breathing properly to maximize oxygen in the body can promote better mental clarity, improve sleeping habits, maximize digestion capabilities, reduce stress levels, and even improve your immune system.
Read MoreSitting at your work desk for too long may be damaging your body in ways you were not aware of. Depending on your work set up, it can be challenging to make the appropriate accommodations for your body’s posture.
Luckily, there are some simple modifications and exercises you can adapt to your lifestyle that will help counteract the negative effects of sitting for too long.
Read MoreWhen it comes to health, one of the biggest questions we get from people that call and come in for treatment is whether or not they should have surgery for a certain condition.
Sometimes doctors, or even patients, feel that surgery is going to be the magic bullet - you get the surgery and you're perfectly fine after you “heal up”. And while there are cases where surgery is warranted, there's also the other part of recovery that’s easy to forget about...
Read MoreHealthFit Performance and Wellness Center provides Chiropractic, Physical Therapy and Fitness for people of all ages.
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