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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) affects inflammation

Inflammation is a natural and necessary part of healing - but when it becomes excessive or prolonged, it can delay recovery, increase pain, and contribute to chronic conditions.  One therapy gaining attention for its ability to modulate inflammation (rather than simply suppress it) is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT).So how exactly does HBOT influence inflammation?  To really understand it's impact, we need to look at it on two levels:The physical - what's happening in the tissues...

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and concussion

Concussion - often referred to as a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) - is far from 'mild' for those experiencing it.  Persistent headaches, brain fog, fatigue, mood changes, and disrupted sleep can linger for weeks, months, or even years.Traditional management has long focussed on rest and symptom management, but an increasingly large body of evidence suggests there is a more active way to support healing: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT).Understanding the injured brainA concussion disrup...

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and lactic acid in athletes

In high performance sport, managing fatigue is everything.  One of the most discussed contributors to fatigue is lactate accumulation (often referred to as 'lactic acid'), which rises during intense exercise and is associated with metabolic stress and reduced performance.In recent years, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy has gained attention as a recovery tool.  But does it actually help athletes clear lactate faster and recover more efficiently?Let's break down the physiology, the evidence, a...