Professional athletes lead incredibly active lives, both on and off the field. If they’re not engaging with other players in front of several fans, they’re likely undergoing intense training between multiple trips across the country. This leaves them little time to rest and recover, which can produce debilitating results when coupled with physical injuries. As ..read more

As mental health discussions become more widely accepted, many seek alternative treatments to traditional psychotherapy. Talk therapy combined with prescription medication may not be sufficient to make significant strides in some patients’ mental health. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for depression is an increasingly popular treatment option. HBOT offers an addition, not substitution, to traditional depressive disorder ..read more

During the 2022 Beijing Olympics, American skier Nina O’Brien suffered a horrific crash while competing in the women’s giant slalom. The accident resulted in a severe compound tibia and fibula fracture of O’Brien’s leg, leaving many ski fans worried about her future. Instead of letting her injuries control her future, O’Brian persevered and received hyperbaric ..read more

Studies show that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can help people recover from numerous medical conditions and injuries that hinder their daily lives. To further study the health benefits of hyperbaric therapy, WesternU (Western University of Health Sciences) and NexGen Hyperbaric partnered together to research the alternative treatment and how it affects mental and physical conditions ..read more

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been around since the 1600s but was heavily used in the early 1900s, primarily for deep-sea divers suffering from decompression sickness. It then evolved into aiding multiple breathing ailments, even treating certain types of bone disease.  This type of therapy, also known as HBOT, should only be prescribed by a medical ..read more

Is hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) effective for managing chronic pain from bowel dysfunction? Many patients who struggle with gastrointestinal disorders do not respond well to conventional treatments like corticosteroids and anti-inflammatories, requiring surgery to restore digestive function. As a result, more patients are looking toward alternative healing regimens to avoid these invasive procedures. Irritable bowel ..read more

Patients suffering from peripheral neuropathy experience various symptoms, often starting with numbness in the extremities and progressing to severe, potentially life-threatening symptoms. Treatments have historically included anti-seizure medications, antidepressants, and pain medications with a high probability of addiction, such as oxycodone. However, recent studies have shown that hyperbaric oxygen therapy may provide non-addictive relief for ..read more

Have you heard about the latest developments surrounding a hyperbaric chamber for bone healing? Bone damage is an all too common problem, especially for athletes, seniors, and others suffering from chronic illnesses.  Unaddressed breaks, fractures, or infections can wreak havoc on the body. They can also lead to serious health complications. But there’s hope—in hyperbaric ..read more

In a 2022 study in Scientific Reports, researchers at Shamir (Assaf Harofeh) Medical Center and Tel-Aviv University examined the effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on children between the ages of 8 and 15 with recent symptoms of persistent post-concussion syndrome (PPCS).Study participants who received 60 sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy showed signs of cognitive ..read more

The term “long COVID” describes the presence of symptoms occurring days, weeks, or months after a positive COVID test result. Long COVID affects nearly 20% of people who have otherwise recovered from the illness. Long COVID is a relatively new problem, so there are limited treatments and even fewer options for treating the most common ..read more