Hypernarics and oxygen
Let me first state that hyperbaric chamber alone can be used without oxygen. It can also be used with low flow (30%) oxygen and high flow (100%) oxygen. Each has its own effect.
when you use a hyperbaric chamber alone you still liquify the oxygen in the air that you breathe (21% room air oxygen). This will give you a better night's sleep and maybe a little more energy for your muscles but that is the extent of your treatment.
With oxygen applied by nasal canula (30% oxygen) the response will be about the same.
Keep in mind that it's the oxygen that's important here, the oxygen is what lowers inflammation in the body. If you're looking to treat long standing inflammation like arthritis, congestive loss, pre & post- surgery, tissue damage and even cancer, then large amounts of oxygen is required to saturate the tissues involved. Thats when you need 100% oxygen, provided by a mask with an oxygen non-rebreather.
By saturating the tissues with oxygen, we can lower and eliminate inflammation which is the root cause of 90% of all illnesses.
So, when you are looking for hyperbaric to treat a problem look at what you want to treat. Understand that many companies offer hyperbaric without oxygen, the use of oxygen requires a doctor's prescription and oversite by certified medical personnel. Generally, most companies charge similar structured prices, so if you want to treat an inflammation problem, then use facilities that offer 100% oxygen and get more bang for your buck.
