Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is an effective treatment that helps speed up healing for all parts of the body. It improves health by giving your pulmonary arteries 100% pure oxygen in a pressurized space. With over 30 trillion cells needing oxygen, this therapy gives your body what it needs to work well.
Inside a monoplace chamber, oxygen levels in the blood rise quickly. When the right medical conditions occur, they help tissues repair faster, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation. HBOT is an advanced therapy for many health issues. It helps with chronic pain, wound healing, better brain function, and recovery from injuries.
At the Nerve Health Institute in Lafayette, LA, Dr. Chris Cormier and his medical team provide advanced therapy. This therapy helps patients make real improvements in their health and well-being. By flooding the body with healing oxygen, HBOT unlocks the body’s natural ability to recover, repair, and thrive.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy has a rich history of development:
- Dr. Henshaw (1662): The first known use of pressurized chambers was in 1662. British doctor Nathaniel Henshaw built a chamber called a "Domicile." He used it to treat breathing and blood flow problems.
- Paul Bert (1878) was a French Medical Expert. People knew the expert as the "Father of Hyperbaric Medicine." Bert showed how oxygen affects the body under pressure. His work laid the groundwork for modern Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT).
- Dr. Orville Cunningham (1920s): Dr. Cunningham was an American doctor. He built a large Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber called the "Steel Ball Hospital." This chamber was used to treat different illnesses. While his initial experiments had mixed results, his work brought attention to the potential of hyperbaric medicine.
- The U.S. Navy used Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers to treat decompression sickness, also known as "the bends," in divers. They improved the technology and used it more widely.
Modern HBOT has since evolved with advancements in medical research, becoming a versatile therapy for various health conditions.
The Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber offers a range of health benefits, including:
As with any medical procedure, there are potential side effects of HBOT, including:
- Mild discomfort or pressure in the ears because the pressurized chamber.
- Temporary fatigue or lightheadedness as the body adjusts to the treatment.
- Rarely, proper medical oversight minimizes the occurrence of more significant side effects like oxygen toxicity.
Most side effects are mild and short-lived, resolving quickly as the body adapts to the therapy.
At the Nerve Health Institute, Dr. Chris Cormier and his medical team work hard. They aim to provide the best treatments. Their goal is to find the root causes using holistic alternative medicine.
Our modern Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers provide comfort and safety. This lets patients relax while getting the full benefits of the therapy.
We understand that every patient’s needs are unique. That’s why we create customized treatment plans tailored to your specific condition and health goals. Our OWL Method approach combines HBOT with other innovative therapies to address the root cause of your health issues.
Watch our patient Explain the Benefits of HBOT
Dr. Cormier made an informative video with a patient. The patient has had a Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy session. Watching this video will give you helpful insights on how this therapy can improve your health and well-being.
Take the first step toward a pain-free life by scheduling your initial consultation. Contact the Nerve Health Institute at (337) 456-6555 or visit The Nerve Health Institute's Get Treatment Page.
Start your journey to better health with the caring help of Dr. Cormier and his team.
