Your Recovery Could Be Faster.

You stretch. You move. You do the work. But your pain still flares up unexpectedly?

It might not be “just how your body is.” It might be what’s on your plate.

Decades of research now show that certain foods can quietly increase inflammation — while others actively support healing. For people recovering from injury, surgery, or chronic pain, the right nutrition can mean less swelling, faster tissue repair, more stamina, and faster progress in your PT sessions.

And here’s the thing: it’s not about fad diets or “cutting everything out.” It’s about understanding your unique biology, symptoms and preferences and using food as a tool for recovery.

Why Nutrition Matters in Pain & Recovery

1. Inflammation isn’t just a symptom — it’s a driver of pain.

In conditions like osteoarthritis, inflammation can start before any joint damage is visible

(Berenbaum, 2013). Certain foods — like processed carbs and trans fats — can add fuel to that

fire. Others, such as omega-3-rich salmon or antioxidant-packed berries, can help calm that fire.

2. Your body needs building blocks to repair itself.

Protein, vitamin C, zinc, and other nutrients are essential for healing tissues after surgery or

injury. Without enough of these nutrients, your body simply doesn’t have the raw materials to

rebuild—slowing your recovery and keeping pain around longer.

3. Food can affect more than just your joints.

Migraines, gut symptoms, fatigue — many are linked to dietary triggers or nutrient imbalances.

Fixing those can ripple out into better overall health and resilience.

We finally have scientific evidence that food is medicine

• 60% reduction in knee osteoarthritis pain interference on a low-carb diet (Strath et al., 2020)

• 44% reduction in rheumatoid arthritis severity on a low-fat, plant-based elimination diet with phased food reintroduction (Barnard et al., 2022)

• 2.1 fewer hours of migraine headaches per day on a diet with high omega-3 fatty acids and low omega-6 fatty acids (Ramsden et al., 2021)

These aren’t fringe findings — they’re peer-reviewed studies.

Why “One-Size-Fits-All” Nutrition Doesn’t Work

Even identical twins can react differently to the same food (Berry et al., 2020). That’s why the

fastest results come from a plan built for your biology, symptoms and preferences. What your

body needs is personal to you — and the fastest way to figure that out is with testing and

tailored guidance — just like your PT plan is personalized to you, your nutrition should be too.

Introducing Our Partnership with Healthnix

We’re excited to announce a new partnership with Healthnix, a 12-week personalized nutrition

program built for chronic pain, inflammation, and recovery.

Here’s what’s included:

✅ 70+ lab tests covering inflammation, thyroid, nutrient levels, metabolic health, and more — up to 3x more comprehensive than your annual physical.

✅ Personalized nutrition plan from a registered dietitian trained in chronic pain, autoimmune and gastrointestinal health, and functional nutrition

✅ Two 1:1 consultations (60-min kickoff + 30-min check-in)

✅ Unlimited dietitian chat support for 12 weeks

✅ Symptom & food tracking to spot patterns unique to your body for 1 year

✅ Educational content so you understand the “why” behind your plan for 1 year

Be One of the First 10 CHA PT Patients to Join

Imagine pairing your PT program with a nutrition plan tailored to your lab results and life — giving your body what it needs to heal and perform. Get the full 12-week Healthnix program + 1-year of app access for $99 (normally $599). Offer ends on Sunday, 17th August.

Use code: CHAPT at healthnix.io to claim your spot.

Bottom line: Movement is powerful. Nutrition is powerful. But together, they can help you recover faster, feel better, and take back control of your health.