The Treatment
Treatment takes place inside a specially designed inflatable chamber that
uses filtered ambient (atmospheric) air with additional oxygen from an oxygen
concentrator to deliver oxygen to the body safely. The chamber inflates quickly
and there is enough room to recline or to lie down comfortably. After inflation,
the chamber will pressurise – a feeling similar to descending in an aircraft.
Once at full pressure, you just breathe normally.
Sessions usually last an hour, however you can use the chamber for much
longer without any adverse effects. After each session you can carry on with
your day as normal – there are no restrictions.
Our spacious comfortable chambers and the high level of oxygen promote a deep
sense of relaxation. Your heart rate and blood pressure will settle as the
pressure increases. One hour in this oxygen rich environment is equivalent to
four hours of quality sleep.
Whilst in the chamber, you can listen to your favourite music, meditate, read
a book, use your mobile phone or laptop or simply relax...and breathe in the
benefits.
Are there any side effects?
Not at all, it is completely comfortable and safe. Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen
Therapy has many healing and therapeutic benefits. The chamber can be utilised
without the danger of oxygen toxicity. And as it is completely safe, can be
combined with most other therapies without the side effects associated with some
treatments.
However, you may need to equalise the pressure in your ears. Rapid changes in
air pressure is equalised across the eardrum by a normally functioning
Eustachian tube. A healthy tube opens frequently and widely enough to equalise
these changes. As the chamber pressurises, the air pressure increases and the
change pushes the eardrum inward (retraction) which is what causes the sensation
of "ears popping". This is normal and can be alleviated by yawning, chewing gum
or holding the nose and blowing.
If you experience any pain, this could be a sign that you may have blocked
Eustachian tubes (a symptom of a cold or perhaps a previously undetected
condition) and pressurisation should be slowed or stopped immediately.
Treatment takes place inside a specially designed inflatable chamber that
uses filtered ambient (atmospheric) air with additional oxygen from an oxygen
concentrator to deliver oxygen to the body safely. The chamber inflates quickly
and there is enough room to recline or to lie down comfortably. After inflation,
the chamber will pressurise – a feeling similar to descending in an aircraft.
Once at full pressure, you just breathe normally.
Sessions usually last an hour, however you can use the chamber for much
longer without any adverse effects. After each session you can carry on with
your day as normal – there are no restrictions.
Our spacious comfortable chambers and the high level of oxygen promote a deep
sense of relaxation. Your heart rate and blood pressure will settle as the
pressure increases. One hour in this oxygen rich environment is equivalent to
four hours of quality sleep.
Whilst in the chamber, you can listen to your favourite music, meditate, read
a book, use your mobile phone or laptop or simply relax...and breathe in the
benefits.
Are there any side effects?
Not at all, it is completely comfortable and safe. Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen
Therapy has many healing and therapeutic benefits. The chamber can be utilised
without the danger of oxygen toxicity. And as it is completely safe, can be
combined with most other therapies without the side effects associated with some
treatments.
However, you may need to equalise the pressure in your ears. Rapid changes in
air pressure is equalised across the eardrum by a normally functioning
Eustachian tube. A healthy tube opens frequently and widely enough to equalise
these changes. As the chamber pressurises, the air pressure increases and the
change pushes the eardrum inward (retraction) which is what causes the sensation
of "ears popping". This is normal and can be alleviated by yawning, chewing gum
or holding the nose and blowing.
If you experience any pain, this could be a sign that you may have blocked
Eustachian tubes (a symptom of a cold or perhaps a previously undetected
condition) and pressurisation should be slowed or stopped immediately.