Reduce Your Inflammation With The Natural Healing Capabilities of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Inflammation is a common side effect that can occur following an infection, injury or when the body fights against foreign toxins. The physical appearances of inflammation are seen as, but not limited to, swelling of the injured site, increased redness and bruising, and feeling hot to the touch. There are also instances where inflammation or irritation can affect your body in the deeper levels of your tissues. 

A common term that is used for a specific form of inflammation is Bursitis. This is a common condition that our health professionals help treat, often located at your shoulders, hips and knees. Bursitis occurs when there is inflammation of the bursae sack, which can cause friction and pressure that may lead to discomfort at the joint.

How Does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Actually Help With Inflammation?

The reason HBOT can help with inflammation is because it can help limit the body’s initial response to provide an influx of building blocks for healing. This simply means that it can help control the levels of swelling your body goes through after suffering an injury. By using the HBOT to increase your body’s oxygen intake, that allows your body to send more of this oxygen to the injured site, and improve the efficiency of your body’s healing capabilities and blood circulation. This is how your body is able to heal quicker while reducing the level of inflammation, which ultimately limits the pain and discomfort that coincides with the swelling.

Hbot Internal view

Within the pressurized chamber, your body is able to detox any tissues and cells that have been impacted by the injury as well. This leads to reoxygenating tissues and organs by creating new blood cells. For example, similar to a bruise, there is a visible discoloration that is caused by a cluster of blood cells that are inflamed. With the increased oxygen concentration within the HBOT, this allows your body to generate new blood cells and platelets, while the pressurization of the chamber allows the new cells to disperse throughout your body.

The inflammation you experience is your body’s response to healing, but it is very common for swelling to cause some unwanted discomfort. Most of the time, you may find yourself immobile because of the discomfort, but mobility is very important, especially if your body is stuck in a particular position. By controlling the levels of inflammation in your body with HBOT, you will be able to move efficiently without having to experience additional pain that would limit your overall mobility. 

If you are ready to start your hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment, CLICK HERE to fill out an Initial Evaluation form. You may also call us at (626) 365-1380 to speak with our HBOT Coordinator to learn more about the natural healing capabilities of HBOT. 

Don't let inflammation stop you from living a mobile and pain free life!