WHAT IS HYPERBARIC
OXYGEN THERAPY?
Oxygen plays an essential role in how your body produces energy, repairs tissue, and supports normal cellular function.
Hyperbaric therapy places the body in an environment with increased atmospheric pressure. Under pressure, the body is able to take in and transport more oxygen than it can under normal atmospheric conditions.
That increased oxygen availability is what makes hyperbaric therapy such an interesting tool for healing, recovery, and overall wellness.
YOUR BODY USES OXYGEN TO DO A LOT MORE THAN BREATHE.
Oxygen is essential to cellular energy production and tissue repair. Hyperbaric environments are designed to increase the amount of oxygen available to the body's tissues.
Pressurize
The chamber gradually increases atmospheric pressure above what you normally experience outside the chamber.
Oxygenate
Increased pressure allows more oxygen to become available within the body and travel to tissues.
Support
That oxygen-rich environment can support processes involved in tissue repair, recovery, and normal cellular function.
WHY PEOPLE EXPLORE HYPERBARIC THERAPY.
Hyperbaric therapy is used in different settings for different goals. How it may benefit you depends on your health, your reason for care, and the type of hyperbaric treatment being used.
Healing & Recovery
Increased oxygen availability can support processes involved in tissue repair and the body's natural healing response.
Oxygen Delivery
Hyperbaric pressure is used to increase the amount of oxygen available in the blood and delivered throughout the body.
Inflammatory Response
Hyperbaric oxygen has been studied for its effects on swelling and inflammatory processes within the body.
Tissue Support
Oxygen plays an important role in tissue repair, collagen production, and the formation of new blood vessels.
Cellular Support
Oxygen is essential for normal cellular energy production and function throughout the body.
Whole-Body Wellness
Hyperbaric therapy can be incorporated alongside other appropriate healthcare and wellness strategies as part of a broader plan.
HBOT HAS A LONG HISTORY IN MEDICINE.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy isn't new. Medical hyperbaric therapy has been used for decades and has established uses for several specific medical conditions.
Medical treatment for these conditions requires appropriate evaluation, equipment, protocols, and healthcare supervision. Hyperbaric wellness services should not be considered a replacement for medically indicated HBOT.
WHAT DOES HBOT FEEL LIKE?
If you've ever felt your ears pop on an airplane, you already have a pretty good idea of what changing pressure can feel like.
Get Comfortable
Settle into the chamber and get comfortable before the session begins.
Pressurize
Pressure gradually increases. You may notice fullness or popping in your ears similar to an airplane.
Relax
Once at treatment pressure, your job is simple: relax and breathe normally.
Depressurize
At the end of your session, chamber pressure is gradually returned to normal.
HBOT FAQ
Does hyperbaric therapy hurt?
The pressure change itself shouldn't be painful, although some people notice pressure or fullness in their ears as the chamber pressurizes and depressurizes.
What do I do during a session?
Not much — and that's part of the appeal. Once you're comfortable and the chamber reaches the appropriate pressure, you can simply relax for the remainder of your session.
How many sessions do I need?
There isn't one answer for everyone. Session frequency depends on why you're using hyperbaric therapy, your individual health, and your goals.
Is hyperbaric therapy for everyone?
No. Certain medical conditions, medications, respiratory concerns, ear or sinus problems, and other factors may affect whether hyperbaric therapy is appropriate for you. Screening before treatment is important.
Can I use HBOT with other care?
Hyperbaric therapy is often used as one part of a broader care plan. Whether it is appropriate alongside your current treatment should be determined based on your individual health and healthcare needs.
YOUR HEALTH COMES FIRST.
Hyperbaric therapy involves changes in atmospheric pressure, which means proper screening and safety procedures matter.
Ear or sinus pressure is one of the more common side effects. Less common complications can occur, which is why your health history, medications, and any relevant medical conditions should be reviewed before beginning treatment.
ONE MORE WAY TO SUPPORT THE WHOLE BODY.
At Rooted Wellness, we look at care as more than one treatment or one technique. Our goal is to give you options that make sense for your body, your goals, and where you are in your health journey.
Hyperbaric therapy can be another tool in that bigger picture — alongside chiropractic care and other supportive services when appropriate.