Hyperbaric Oxygen and Its Application for Healing

Introduction: Why Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Deserves a Fresh Look

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is more than an adjunct—it’s a powerful catalyst for regeneration. At Patients Medical in NYC, we pair HBOT with functional medicine to supercharge tissue repair, reduce inflammation, and support complex healing.
We treat the whole person—not just the symptom

What Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?

HBOT involves breathing 100% oxygen at high pressure (typically 2.0–2.4 ATA) in a specialized chamber. This increases dissolved oxygen in plasma, reaching places that normal breathing can’t—benefiting cells, tissues, and organs.

Medical & Integrative Applications of HBOT
  • Non‑Healing Wounds & Diabetic Ulcers
  • Post‑Radiation Tissue Damage (osteoradionecrosis, soft tissue necrosis)
  • Traumatic Brain Injury & Stroke Recovery
  • Lyme Disease & Chronic Infections (as a biofilm disruptor)
  • Autoimmune Conditions (fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis)
  • Chronic Fatigue & Post-Viral Syndromes
  • Mitochondrial Dysfunction & Neurodegeneration (e.g., early Alzheimer’s)
  • Athletic Recovery & Performance Enhancement

 

How HBOT Works – The Science Behind It

Who Is a Good HBOT Candidate?

  • Non-healing ulcers or radiation damage
  • Chronic Lyme, mold illness, or persistent infections
  • Brain injury or long-haul post-viral fatigue
  • Fibromyalgia or autoimmune flare support
  • Athletes needing faster recovery and performance gains

Contraindications—such as untreated pneumothorax, certain chemotherapy drugs, and uncontrolled seizure disorders—are carefully screened by our team.

What to Expect in a Treatment Course

Initial evaluation

 Medical and functional assessment, lab work, and imaging.

Treatment plan

Typically 20–40 sessions, 60–90 minutes each at 2.0–2.4 ATA.

Ongoing monitoring

 Regular clinical check-ins, objective markers (e.g., wound size, cognitive testing), and lab values guide progress.

Integrative support

 Includes antioxidant-rich nutrition, mitochondrial supplementation, stress modulation, and toxin reduction.

Case Study: Sarah’s Autoimmune Recovery

Background: Sarah, 47, struggled with severe fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue, unresponsive to standard treatments. She also had gut dysbiosis and mitochondrial stress.
Intervention: 30 HBOT sessions plus a tailored anti-inflammatory diet, NAD+, CoQ10, probiotics, and adaptogenic botanicals.
Results:

  • By 12 sessions: notable energy improvement
  • By 25 sessions: 70% reduction in pain, improved cognitive clarity
  • Six months later: off most pain meds, back to part-time work and moderate exercise

Testimonials

Frequently Asked Questions

Chronic wounds, post-radiation injury, brain trauma, fibromyalgia, and long-COVID symptoms often respond well.

Most regimens range from 20–40 sessions, depending on diagnosis and response patterns.

Generally safe—mild ear or sinus pressure is common. Rare risks include claustrophobia or oxygen toxicity, which we monitor closely.

Insurance may cover approved indications (e.g., non-healing wounds, radiation injury). Other uses are often out-of-network; superbills can aid reimbursement.

Absolutely—we integrate HBOT with antioxidant support, detox, mitochondrial enhancers, and mind-body care.

Some feel immediate benefits (energy, clarity), but tissue healing generally becomes measurable after 10–20 sessions.

Those with untreated pneumothorax, certain chemo agents, or uncontrolled seizures typically cannot undergo HBOT.

Yes—pediatric cases like autism, cerebral palsy, and traumatic injury can benefit under tailored protocols.

Through objective indicators—wound imaging, cognitive testing, quality-of-life assessments, inflammatory markers.

We optimize results by layering functional therapy: diet, detox, stress management, hormone balancing, nutrient support.

Begin Your Journey with Patients Medical

Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.

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