Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is the use of added atmospheric pressure, in combination with oxygen, inside a controlled chamber, often for medical or therapeutic use.
What is Hyperbarics?
Before jumping into what exactly HBOT is, let’s start with explaining the definition of hyperbarics. Hyperbarics refers to the utilization of atmospheric pressure greater than normal. Hyperbarics is sometimes used in the scuba diving field, air and space research, and even in industrial or engineering applications. However, the word hyperbarics is most commonly associated with a medical setting, specifically in reference to hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Works
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a medical or wellness treatment that involves a person intaking up to 100% oxygen in a pressurized chamber. Depending on chamber type or specs, the pressure experienced is often 1.3 to 3 times the amount of normal atmospheric pressure and the amount of oxygen is much higher than the normal atmospheric oxygen concentration of just 20 or 21%.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy works because of the added pressure in combination with the additional oxygen intake. This allows oxygen to be quickly and directly delivered into the blood plasma, which allows it to reach areas of the body in need of repair and regeneration.
About HBOT at Magnolia Hyperbarics
Here, at Magnolia Hyperbarics, we offer the highest quality chamber, with the capability to reach 3 ATA and 100% oxygen intake. This qualifies as medical grade.
If you are interested in learning more or seeking out hyperbaric oxygen therapy, we can help you. You can book a complimentary consultation here or reach out to us here.
