What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?

Oxygen is essential to our survival. And while most everyone knows that, what they don't know is how beneficial it is to increase the amount of oxygen our blood can carry-which is exactly what Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment (HBOT) does. Hyperbaric Treatment delivers 100% oxygen under pressure, allowing your lungs to gather three times more oxygen which it then carries throughout the body to help fight bacteria and infections. 

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Chambers Can Help
Reducing inflammation and pain are key to recovery, and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy has been shown to significantly help in both of those areas. Additionally, HBOT can accelerate healing from surgeries and wounds, making it an optimal method for helping everyone return to their respective sports and workout routines. HBOT is being used to treat sports-related injuries, prolong careers and even decrease susceptibility towards re-injuring target areas.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT):

• Helps prevent reinjuring target areas

• Faster recovery from injuries

• Stimulates the creation of new blood vessels

• Accelerates recovery from concussions and head injuries

• Helps to metabolize some toxins

• Increases collagen production

• Improves blood flow

• Increases energy levels

1.What Does Hyperbaric Oxygen Feel Like?

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is virtually pain-free. Patients lie comfortably and restfully in the chamber. Patients can listen to music, watch television or movies, or nap if they wish. During certain stages of the treatment, patients may experience a sensation of fullness in their ears. This is similar to that which is felt while flying in an airplane or driving down a mountain as the eardrum responds to changes in pressure. As part of the introduction to treatment, patients are taught several easy methods to avoid ear discomfort.

2. Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Safe?

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is prescribed by a physician and performed under supervision. Like all treatments and procedures, there are some risks associated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. These risks are quite rare and will be discussed in detail prior to starting therapy. Overall, hyperbaric oxygen therapy is extremely safe. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy usually has limited or no after-or-side effects. 

3. How long do treatments last?

Hyperbaric oxygen treatments typically last 90 to 120 minutes and are administered usually once each day, five days a week.

4. What should I expect when being treated?

During therapy you will relax in a see-through atmosphere-controlled chamber. The internal dimensions of the chamber allow freedom of movement. You may listen to music, watch TV, take a nap or converse with the staff during therapy. Relaxation techniques may also be available.

5. How long do treatments last?

Hyperbaric oxygen treatments typically last 90 to 120 minutes and are administered usually once each day, five days a week.