Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Muscle & Joint Injuries

Relieve pain and restore mobility. HBOT accelerates healing for arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, and soft tissue injuries at our Auckland clinic.

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Understanding Muscle & Joint Conditions

Muscle and joint injuries affect millions of people, from active individuals dealing with overuse injuries to those managing chronic conditions like arthritis. These injuries can significantly impact quality of life, limiting mobility, causing persistent pain, and preventing you from doing the activities you enjoy.

Common Conditions We See:

• Muscle strains & tears – From minor pulls to significant muscle damage

• Ligament injuries – Sprains, partial tears, and post surgical ligament repairs

• Tendinitis & tendinopathy – Tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, Achilles tendinitis, rotator cuff issues

• Arthritis – Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory joint conditions

How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Supports Healing

Muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints all require adequate oxygen to heal and function properly. When these tissues are injured or inflamed, blood flow is often compromised, creating an oxygen deficit. HBOT delivers oxygen under pressure, saturating your blood plasma and reaching damaged tissues that normal circulation cannot access—accelerating repair and reducing inflammation at the cellular level.

Reduces Inflammation

HBOT decreases inflammatory markers and swelling, providing relief for both acute injuries and chronic inflammatory conditions like arthritis.

Accelerates Tissue Repair

Enhanced oxygen stimulates collagen production and fibroblast activity, essential for repairing muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

Relieves Pain

By reducing inflammation and promoting healing, HBOT helps decrease pain levels, often reducing the need for pain medication.

Restores Mobility

As inflammation decreases and tissues heal, joint stiffness reduces and range of motion improves, helping you return to normal activities.

What Does the Research Say?

Research supports HBOT's effectiveness for various musculoskeletal conditions. Studies have demonstrated reduced inflammation, accelerated tissue repair, and improved outcomes for patients with both acute injuries and chronic conditions.

Clinical trials have shown that HBOT can reduce inflammatory markers by up to 50%, accelerate muscle recovery by 33%, and significantly improve pain scores.

Learn more about the science of HBOT →

What to Expect at Our Auckland Clinic

Our process is straightforward and focused on your recovery. Here's what your HBOT journey looks like:

1

Initial Assessment

We discuss your condition, symptoms, treatment history, and recovery goals.

2

Personalised Protocol

Acute injuries typically need 5-10 sessions. Chronic conditions may benefit from 15-20 sessions.

3

Comfortable Sessions

Relax in our chamber for 60 minutes. Many patients rest, read, or watch content during treatment.

4

Progress Tracking

We monitor your pain levels and healing to optimise your treatment plan.

Ready to start your healing journey?

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Who This May Be Suitable For

Arthritis Sufferers

Those with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis seeking pain relief and improved mobility

Tendon & Ligament Injuries

People recovering from ligament sprains, muscle strains, or tendinitis..

Active Individuals

Anyone wanting to recover faster from muscle strains, overuse injuries, or joint problems

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, research shows HBOT can benefit arthritis patients by reducing inflammation, decreasing pain levels, and improving joint function. While HBOT doesn't cure arthritis, many patients experience significant symptom relief and improved quality of life. It works particularly well alongside other treatments like physiotherapy and medication.

Tendons have limited blood supply, which is why they heal slowly. HBOT delivers oxygen directly through blood plasma, bypassing circulation limitations to reach tendon tissue. This enhanced oxygen stimulates collagen production, reduces inflammation, and accelerates the repair process. Many patients with chronic tendinitis see significant improvement after a course of HBOT.

The number of sessions depends on your specific condition. Acute injuries like muscle strains typically respond well to 5-10 sessions. Chronic conditions such as arthritis, long-standing tendinitis, or fibromyalgia usually benefit from 15-20 sessions. We'll create a personalised protocol and adjust based on your progress.

Absolutely, and we highly recommend it! HBOT works synergistically with physiotherapy, massage, and other treatments. The enhanced oxygen delivery from HBOT can make your physio sessions more effective by ensuring tissues have the resources they need to respond to treatment and exercise. Many of our patients combine HBOT with their existing rehabilitation programmes for optimal results.