The Science Behind Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Learn about the healing powers of pressurized oxygen and why it works.

The Science Behind Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Learn about the healing powers of pressurized oxygen and why it works.

The Principles

The term “hyperbaric” is defined as a gas at a pressure greater than normal. Compared to breathing normal air at sea level, hyperbaric oxygen-rich air will drive up to 10 – 15% more oxygen into the plasma and other fluids, including lymph and cerebrospinal fluid. This increase can produce a four-fold increase in the diffusing distance of oxygen from functioning capillaries – meaning oxygen can reach otherwise unreachable damaged tissues.

Super-saturating the body with oxygen enhances the regeneration of damaged tissue, strengthens the immune system, and provides the body with greater opportunity for healing by:

  • Immediately reversing hypoxia

  • Acting as a signal inducer of DNA, turning on and off over 5,000 genes

  • Stimulating the development of new blood vessels where circulation has been compromised (angiogenesis)

  • Promoting collagen, bone, and cartilage repair and regeneration

  • Greatly reducing swelling and inflammation

  • Stimulating the production of stem cells and mobilizing them to damaged tissues

  • Enhancing energy production at the cellular level

The Benefits

HBOT is a noninvasive treatment that can address a variety of medical conditions, either as a primary or complementary therapy.

HBOT has very few risks or side effects and may be helpful if you suffer from an inflammatory condition, or a condition that may be improved when blood flow and delivery of oxygen to vital organs and tissues is optimized. Some of the benefits that can result from hyperbaric oxygen therapy are:

  • Healing wounds, no matter where they are or how they are caused

  • Decreasing wound healing time; clinically proven to reduce infection, swelling, and bruising

  • Reducing the risk of amputation

  • Enhancing the brain’s ability to regain neurologic function

  • Decreasing disability

  • Reducing pain

  • Improving quality of life
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For Physicians

Are you a doctor or other medical professional looking for a trustworthy place to refer your clients in need of hyperbaric oxygen therapy? Look no further than Hyperbaric Oxygen Clinic.

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For Athletes

Are you an athlete in the central Indiana area? We treat all ages and abilities, from youth to pro. Learn more about the remarkable capabilities of self-healing through Hyperbaric Oxygen Clinic.

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For Patients

You might be surprised to learn the wide range of conditions that can be helped with hyperbaric oxygen therapy: things like Lyme disease, stroke, concussion, fractures, fibromyalgia, erectile dysfunction, and pre- and post-op plastic surgery procedures. HBOT has even been shown to have anti-aging effects.

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Hyperbaric Treatment in A Safe, Professional Environment

Treatments encourage growth of new blood vessels, decrease swelling and inflammation, and accelerate healing for many conditions, including wound healing, stroke, concussion, and sports injuries.

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