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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment during which patients breathe pure oxygen inside a pressurized chamber. This increases the oxygen concentration in the blood (more specifically oxygen concentration in the blood plasma - the liquid part of the blood), allowing more oxygen to reach the body's tissues, particularly those suffering from poor blood supply as is often the case with inflammation.
At Arden Forest Wellness, as standard, we offer 'Intermittent HBOT'. This is a protocol in which the oxygen concentration is changed several times during the session. For most conditions, this is proven to significantly increase the efficacy of HBOT.
HBOT is an extraordinarily powerful regenerative tool. It not only gives your body a chance to self-heal, but promotes a much faster rate of healing.
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Who HBOT is for
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Those with acute conditions
- Surgery recovery.
- Sports injuries.
- Burns and scalds.
Those with chronic conditions
- Cancer.
- Stress.
- High blood pressure.
- Chronic pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and migraines.
- Rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.
- Lupus.
- Long COVID, ME, glandular fever and CFS.
- Radiotherapy tissue damage.
Athletes
- Sports training and competition recovery.
- Sports injuries.
- Performance improvement.
Biohackers
- Those in pursuit of healthy longevity.
- Those in pursuit of personal wellness.
- Delaying and helping prevent the onset of age-related conditions.
- Reversing age-related cognitive, memory and attention decline.
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Why Arden Forest Wellness
State-of-the-art, medical-grade hyperbaric chamber designed for maximum safety, comfort, and effectiveness.
2-person with integrated entertainment system and large TV offering Netflix, iPlayer etc.
Treatments guided by trained professionals ensuring safety and personalised care.
Each session tailored based on individual health conditions, needs and goals.
Holistic wellness approach integrating HBOT with other therapies and recovery programmes.
Proven results; trusted by patients.
Arden Forest Wellness HBOT sessions designed to provide a relaxing experience with minimal stress.
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HBOT Therapy Process
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- If it is going to be your first time in our chamber, we will conduct a short consultation and screening session which will include a quick check of your blood pressure, blood saturation, pulse and temperature to ensure that you are okay to partake in HBOT. It's also a chance to talk about your goals and any concerns you may have.
- You will then be shown to the private changing rooms where you can change into our 100% cotton robes and socks (if you are not already wearing all-cotton clothing), and leave all mobile phones and laptops etc. in your locker.
- When you are ready, we will show you to the chamber where we will talk about what to expect during the session, your comfort and safety, together with the use of the entertainments system.
- Our member of staff will ensure that you are completely happy, and the session will begin.
- Whilst pressurisation is taking place, our staff will constantly monitor you to ensure that you are comfortable at all times.
- During the 30 - 90 minute therapy phase, which may consist of either pure oxygen, ordinary air, or intermittent oxygen/air, you can watch Netflix, read or simply relax. You can communicate with our staff at all times via the intercom. Our staff will also monitor you via the chamber's dedicated CCTV.
- Towards the end of the session, the pressure will gradually be returned to normal during which you will be constantly monitored by our staff.
- After your session, you will feel very calm and relaxed and rapidly proceed to enjoying improved recovery and vitality.
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HBOT Frequently Asked Questions
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- Why doesn't my doctor prescribe HBOT for me?
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UK doctors can only prescribe NHS-funded Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for very specific conditions; decompression illness, arterial gas embolism. Other chronic conditions, such as chronic wounds or radiation injuries, will usually require individual funding or participation in a clinical trial. The NHS does not cover funding for conditions such as general wellness, sports recovery or conditions where clinical evidence is still evolving.
HBOT is considered to be an alternative treatment in the UK because, 'its use does not represent the best use of NHS resources' due to, 'there not being enough evidence to consider making the treatment available at this time.' This was in 2019 - a long time ago in this rapidly changing arena. We trust that the position will change soon, as it has done in many other countries.
A reputable private HBOT clinic can accept self-referral without a doctor's prescription and assess your suitability (checking for contraindications like untreated pneumothorax) so as to offer the appropriate treatment protocol. However, the clinic you've chosen should answer yes to all the following questions:
Are you being evaluated by a suitable and trained practitioner? Is the practitioner going to be onsite while you're treated? Is there an appointed safety coordinator that's going to be onsite while you're treated? Have the technologists who are running your treatment been appropriately trained and certified? Is the chamber hard shell?
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- Will it feel uncomfortable?
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No, the treatment should not feel uncomfortable or painful. If at any time it does, the treatment can be paused or stopped.
There will be a sensation of popping in your ears during both the pressurisation and depressurisation phase. During the at constant pressure phase, whether or not you are on pure oxygen or air, there will be no sensation of pressure at all.
For most people the popping of the ear as it equalises with the pressure is not uncomfortable and similar to that which you experience whilst flying. We find that the very best way to equalise the ear is to take a sip of water and swallow. There are several other manoeuvres that can be done to accomplish this which we will talk you through in the rare case that simple swallowing is not enough.
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