Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

The Science Behind HBOT

How Does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Work?

About HBOT: HBOT seems simple – you breathe pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber. But the effects on your body are profound. Here's a breakdown of how it works:

Understanding Pressure: Air pressure is the weight of the air above us. Inside a hyperbaric chamber, the air pressure is increased to 2-3 times higher than normal atmospheric pressure.

Supercharging Your Blood: This increased pressure forces more oxygen to dissolve into your blood plasma. Your hemoglobin (the protein that usually carries oxygen) is already saturated, but now your plasma carries a massive oxygen boost.

Oxygen Delivery on Demand: This oxygen-rich plasma travels throughout your body, even reaching areas with poor circulation or damaged blood vessels.

Healing Effects: This flood of oxygen to tissues has multiple benefits:

Reduced Inflammation: HBOT helps calm excessive inflammation that hinders healing.

New Blood Vessel Growth: It promotes the creation of new blood vessels, restoring oxygen supply to damaged areas.

Fighting Infection: The extra oxygen can boost your white blood cells' ability to fight bacteria.

Potential Stem Cell Stimulation: Some research suggests HBOT may activate stem cells involved in tissue regeneration.

Simplified Diagram: Include a visual showing oxygen reaching cells under normal conditions vs. during HBOT

Note: HBOT is a powerful tool, but it works best alongside other therapies your doctor recommends.