Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Enquire About HBOTHyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a non-invasive therapy that involves breathing oxygen inside a pressurised chamber. The increased pressure allows more oxygen to be carried in the blood and delivered throughout the body, supporting recovery and tissue repair processes.
What Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Helps With
HBOT increases oxygen availability in the blood and its delivery to tissues throughout the body. At One Spine, it may be considered as supportive therapy for post-surgical recovery and wound healing, sports injuries and muscle fatigue, chronic fatigue and inflammation, and certain neurological and autoimmune conditions.
These conditions and recovery needs can vary considerably between individuals. Having one of them does not automatically mean HBOT is appropriate, so its role should be considered according to your individual circumstances.
How HBOT Works
During HBOT, you enter a specially pressurised chamber and breathe oxygen while the pressure inside the chamber is increased. Under these conditions, more oxygen can be carried in the blood and delivered throughout the body.
This increased oxygen availability is the main principle behind HBOT and why it may be considered for certain recovery and rehabilitation needs.
When HBOT May Be Considered
HBOT may have a supportive role in several situations:
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After surgery: It may be considered for post-surgical recovery and wound healing.
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Sports injuries or muscle fatigue: HBOT may form part of a broader recovery programme, including alongside physiotherapy where appropriate.
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Chronic fatigue or inflammation: An individual assessment is important because these concerns can be associated with different health conditions.
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Neurological or autoimmune conditions: HBOT may be considered as supportive therapy in the context of the individual's condition and existing medical care.
How HBOT Fits Into Rehabilitation
HBOT differs from physiotherapy and chiropractic treatment because it does not directly involve exercise, manual therapy or spinal adjustments. Instead, it may complement other forms of care as part of a broader recovery or rehabilitation approach.
At One Spine, HBOT may be used alongside physiotherapy or chiropractic treatment when appropriate. The combination of services depends on what the individual requires rather than applying the same programme to every patient.
Is HBOT Suitable for You?
Suitability depends on factors such as your health condition, recovery needs and medical circumstances. An assessment can help determine whether HBOT may have a role in your recovery plan and whether other rehabilitation approaches should also be considered.
For neurological, autoimmune or other chronic health conditions, HBOT should be considered alongside appropriate medical management rather than as a replacement for medical treatment.
Discuss Whether HBOT Fits Your Recovery Plan
If you are considering HBOT for recovery or as part of a wider rehabilitation programme, speak with our team about your situation. We can discuss whether HBOT may be suitable for your individual needs and how it may fit alongside your existing care.
Frequently Asked Questions About HBOT
Not necessarily. At One Spine, HBOT may be incorporated into a broader recovery or rehabilitation approach and used alongside physiotherapy or chiropractic care when appropriate.
HBOT may be considered as supportive therapy for post-surgical recovery and wound healing. Its suitability depends on factors including the type of surgery and your individual medical and recovery circumstances.
No. HBOT should not be viewed as a replacement for appropriate medical care, particularly for neurological, autoimmune or other chronic health conditions. Its role should be considered in the context of your condition and existing care.