One of the biggest questions surrounding oxygen therapy (which is very much in its infant stage) is “how long does hyperbaric oxygen therapy work for?”.
You know that one of the best barometers for a given therapy is the duration of its positive effects.
You certainly wouldn’t be paying for treatment if you were going to lose the benefits of it all over again. This perspective is also the kind of attitude that potential patients for hyperbaric therapy need to benefit as much as possible from their treatment.
Hyperbaric treatment consists of placing the patient in an air-filled chamber. This air is at a higher working pressure (absolute, or ATA). From here, you need to give your body time to adapt to the higher pressure before reaping the full benefits. The open question, however, is how long the effects of this therapy endure. We invite you to keep reading to find your answers.
How long does hyperbaric oxygen therapy work for?
The efficacy embodies one of the best approaches to quantify how beneficial a therapy is.
It’s easier to believe in something if you get to experience its effects over a long period of time, as opposed to an instant, and just like somebody being a flash in the pan.
Before we address that pivotal question, we must also consider the factors that influence how long CBD remains in the body. Only after addressing these issues will we be able to appreciate the long-term results of such treatment.
Ample Time for Your Body to Adapt
One of the most essential points to remember about hyperbaric therapy is that it doesn’t work immediately. You must allow your body to acclimate to the increased operational atmospheric pressure for it to make the optimal difference.
That being said, maintaining the number of meditations in each session is also essential for the effects of this therapy to last longer.
The length of a session is determined either by medical prescription or at the discretion of the provider. However, in typical industry standard practice, a session duration is once daily for 5-6 weeks.
Necessary Precautions
Another way to ensure you can get the most out of your hyperbaric therapy experience is to take all precautions required.
A top tip to heed before jumping into a hyperbaric chamber is this: Don’t get sick. Would-be flus and allergies aren’t so much fun when you’re sealed in a plastic-coated tube. Routine colds, flus, and coughs are typically exacerbated by hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
While this treatment is supposed to remedy medical problems, we need to keep in mind that it is on pressurized air, which we’ll be subjected to while using the therapy. By taking these precautions, we will also be able to prolong the effectiveness of this therapy.
Effective Duration
If you follow the tips above (and commit them to memory!), you’ll get the most value out of your hyperbaric therapy.
The average duration of the positive effects of this treatment is approximately 12 months post-therapy. This period is sufficient for your body to adapt to the greater atmospheric pressure and benefit from it for a year without the need to return.
DISCLAIMER
Vegas Hyperbaric Center articles and blog information are written for informational purposes only, with no medical or non-medical claims herein. Although evidence and studies have shown that Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and Hyperbaric Air Therapy (HBAT) may have potential benefits, results for any one individual may vary. Vegas Hyperbaric Center recommends consulting your primary care provider before undergoing any Hyperbaric Therapy (HBOT & HBAT).
