With the help of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, more oxygen can be supplied to your plasma, cerebral spinal fluid (the fluid that is surrounding the brain and spine), the central nervous system fluids, the lymph system and bones.
HBOT may be used to help improve sporting performance, significantly reduce recovery times, treat illness and injury, improve stamina and endurance, promote post-operative healing, improve skin tone, or to support your general health and well-being. Other benefits include:
✓ Improved energy levels
✓ Collagen and skin cell renewal
✓ Reduced inflammation
✓ New blood cell production
✓ Reduce pain
✓ Improved and enhanced immune system
✓ Reduce stress
✓ Reduce the effects of DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)
Oxygen is an element which is essential for us to live, and is necessary for our body to function correctly. Oxygen is vital for energy production, and is fundamental to help our bodies grow, heal and fight infections. Think of this method like an oxygen supplement, improving our overall health and giving the body an extra ability to perform at its best and helping to speed up the natural processes, such as healing. More Oxygen, More Energy…
The Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy chamber is used to provide an increase in the amount of oxygen that passes into your body from your lungs every time you breathe. The extra oxygen makes more energy available in the body, giving the body extra capacity to fight disease, accelerate the healing of injuries, and improve overall health and vitality.
The increase in pressure from your Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) may increase the oxygen levels in your body and, in turn, increase the available energy in your body to
support the brain, heart, and liver. High oxygen availability may also improve immune function and response. Increasing the body’s natural absorption of oxygen could help to:
✓ repair tissue damage
✓ prevent premature ageing
✓ increase blood flow
✓ offset dementia
✓ remove impurities from pollution and toxins, such as those caused by smoking
Above you can see the key mechanism of action involved in Hyperbaric Oxygen, which is that despite any anatomical hindrance and occlusions which may occur in the capillary networks, HBOT allows oxygen to be carried within the blood plasma due to the increase in pressure.
There are several stages during a typical Hyperbaric Oxygen session.
✓ The first stage is compression in which the chamber is pressurised to the required pressure
✓ You may feel warm for a few minutes at the start of your session
✓ You may feel a slight pressure in your ears or sinuses during your HBOT session. Your therapist will help guide you to relieve any discomfort
✓ The chamber is maintained at the required pressure whilst you breathe in the oxygen throughout your session (60 – 90 minutes)
✓ You may feel sleepy during your session, this is normal
✓ The chamber is then depressurised and your session is finished
✓ You may feel cool and slightly tired at the end of your HBOT session, again this is normal
As HBOT is a pressurised air approach, the start and end of your session may feel similar to the take-off or landing of an aeroplane. As the pressure builds in the chamber, the pressure builds within your ears, which may leave you with an ear-popping or fullness sensation. This sensation should only last 10-15 minutes, your HBOT Therapist will guide you to relieve any ear pressure and discomfort. Once the desired pressure of the chamber is reached you may feel sleepy, and you can relax and breathe normally for the duration of your session.
Hyperbaric Oxygen is an extremely safe, non-invasive approach, with very few rare potential side effects. Your HBOT Therapist will discuss the safety aspects with you in detail at your initial consultation. Our HBOT chambers have built-in safety devices to ensure minimal risk and that your safety and wellbeing is at the forefront of everything we do.
HBOT is extremely safe. The pressure used in the HBOT Chambers is mild, therefore any side effects are extremely rare. However, it is common to feel slightly tired following your HBOT session
Our HBOT Chambers offer a mild level of hyperbaric oxygen, so overdosing is virtually impossible. Our skilled HBOT therapists will develop a programme to ensure the correct levels are used for your individual requirements.
Some people may feel claustrophobic during their HBOT session however, most chambers have been designed to help prevent feelings of claustrophobia, with several viewing panels allowing light into the chamber. You will never be locked into the HBOT chamber so should feelings of claustrophobia become overwhelming, we will be able to open the chamber quickly and your HBOT therapist will be there to help relax you with guided breathing techniques.
No. The majority of clients find HBOT sessions relaxing and peaceful, with many reporting feeling sleepy even during the session. You may experience some mild ear fullness which is similar to the sensation you experience during flight take-off or landing, but this should not be painful. If you do experience any ear discomfort during your session, inform your HBOT Therapist immediately who will adjust the pressure of the chamber to relieve the ear pressure.
The initial consultation is an essential suitability step, to ensure that we can offer you a safe and effective tailored HBOT programme. The consultation allows us to fully understand your medical circumstances via a medical evaluation form to determine the appropriate HBOT programme, based on medical history and latest clinical research.
It is not advisable to have HBOT during pregnancy.
If you have a cold, fever, flu-like systems, frequent loose stools, or other illnesses such as high blood pressure please be aware that, for your safety, your session might be delayed. A cold or other illness may affect your ability to clear your ears when using a HBOT chamber, which could lead to an inner ear injury.
Results will inevitably vary dependent on your programme, situation and individual needs. Some patients will see immediate benefits, whereas others may complete their HBOT sessions before they see results.
A typical HBOT session lasts between 60 – 90 minutes, depending on your condition and needs. This will be discussed with you at your initial consultation.
House of Evexia,
24, Railway Terrace
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 3LJ
Wednesday – Friday - 10am – 6pm
Saturday - Appointment Only
Sunday to Tuesday - CLOSED
