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Should You Consider Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)?

Written By Gonstead Physical Medicine on December 16, 2023

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been used for decades to treat conditions like decompression sickness, infections, wounds that won’t heal, and bubbles of air in blood vessels. This treatment method can heal damaged tissue and encourage the growth of new, healthy skin, blood vessels, and connective tissue. At Gonstead Physical Medicine, our chiropractors may recommend HBOT to treat sports injuries, bone and joint conditions, traumatic injuries, migraines, and hair loss. Keep reading to learn more about whether you should consider hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Albuquerque or Rio Rancho, NM.

What Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy? 

During hyperbaric oxygen therapy, you will be put into a pressurized chamber that delivers air that contains 100% oxygen. The pressure inside the chamber helps your lungs gather and absorb more oxygen, which then helps the tissues and muscles in your body heal. This treatment method is non-invasive, risk-free, and completely healthy and natural. Pure oxygen will help your immune system fight bacteria and generate stem cells. It will help your body heal faster and carry more oxygen throughout your body to injured tissue and muscles.

Conditions Treated by Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has long been used to treat a number of conditions. We typically recommend it for patients who are suffering from chronic pain or injuries, particularly sports injuries, workplace injuries, or auto injuries. We may recommend HBOT to patients who have been diagnosed with:

  • Sports injuries
  • Workplace injuries
  • Auto injuries
  • Arthritis
  • Autoimmune disorders
  • Brain or head injuries
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Soft tissue damage or wounds
  • Joint pain
  • Muscle sprains and strains
  • Repetitive stress injuries

Benefits of Combining HBOT With Chiropractic Care

HBOT is a safe, drug-free treatment method that can relieve chronic pain, encourage healing, and repair skin, blood vessels, and connective tissues. Combining HBOT with other methods of chiropractic care can further speed the healing process and rehabilitation from workplace injuries, sports injuries, or auto accident injuries. We may recommend combining HBOT with chiropractic adjustments, decompression therapy, platelet-rich plasma therapy, or red light therapy. 

Visit Our Chiropractors in New Mexico

If you have been Googling, “chiropractor near me in Albuquerque, NM,” visit us at Gonstead Physical Medicine. Our highly skilled and experienced team of chiropractors specializes in chiropractic care, physical medicine, and regenerative medicine. We will design a personalized chiropractic care plan for you and determine if you are a good candidate for hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Call us today to schedule an appointment.


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