What Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Like?
Many of our patients have never been in a hyperbaric chamber before and have a lot of questions about what it will feel like! Here’s the process:
You will be asked to step inside, lie down, and relax. You are free to read or listen to music during your session, which will last approximately one hour.
The chamber will be sealed shut with a zipper, and pressurization will begin. You may feel fullness in your ears at the start of the session, similar to what you might feel as an airplane lands.
At the end of your session, the chamber will be gradually depressurized.
At the most fundamental level, hyperbaric oxygen therapy promotes the body’s own natural ability to heal. This may mean a wound heals more quickly or that damaged tissues and cells are restored to function. For individuals who are seeking performance gains, oxygen therapy delivers oxygen-rich blood throughout the brain and body in order to promote brain health and workout recovery, resulting in greater energy and focus.
Learn more about hyperbaric oxygen therapy from the Mayo Clinic.