Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

With Your Top Rated Local® Chiropractor In Littleton and Highlands Ranch

Encourage Your Body's Natural Healing Abilities

As Littleton’s and Highlands Ranch’s Top Rated Local® wellness experts, we believe there is nothing more important than your health and vitality. That’s why we offer a range of treatments and therapies, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, to help our patients manage pain and other conditions, feel better, move better, and stay active through all stages of life.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Is a Beneficial Treatment For:

  • Chronic Pain
  • Neck and Back Pain
  • Sports Injuries
  • Auto-Related Injuries
  • Post-Surgical Healing
  • Soft Tissue Injuries
  • Headaches and Migraines
  • Allergies
  • And More!
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy 50 50 Pic

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Highlands Ranch and Littleton

At Arne Wellness Center, we’re proud to offer a cutting-edge therapy that is one of the most effective treatments for delivering oxygen to the cells in the body to promote healing. Mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy can effectively stimulate the body’s natural ability to heal from pain, injury, and infection, and can be combined with your chiropractic care and natural medicine for faster relief and quicker healing. As with all of our treatments, we provide a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere where you can come to achieve your health and wellness goals — naturally. Our compassionate and skilled Chiropractic Internist, Dr. Arne, along with his friendly and knowledgeable wellness team, are dedicated to providing our patients with the utmost care and personalized attention.

Below we will explore hyperbaric therapy, the health and wellness benefits it can offer, and so much more to enlighten you on this innovative healing therapy. If you are ready to schedule a consultation with Dr. Arne to see if you are a candidate for this treatment, contact your Top Rated Local® chiropractor in Highlands Ranch and Littleton to get started.

What is Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (MHBOT)?

When you think of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, you probably envision a person lying in a giant pressurized tube-like tank while they heal from decompression sickness, more frequently referred to as “the bends,” commonly associated with scuba diving. But hyperbaric medicine is also an effective treatment for a myriad of medical conditions.

Oxygen is something the body simply cannot live without. In order for the body to effectively heal from injuries, repair damaged tissues, and fight off infections, it relies on a complex, interconnected system of cells, blood vessels, blood flow, and lymphatic circulation to carry oxygen throughout the body to enhance and maintain cellular function.

Mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy is designed to replenish oxygen in the body through the cells and blood so fluids and tissues can more efficiently absorb oxygen. As the elevated oxygen levels infuse the blood, this enhances oxygen flow to the brain, which benefits the healthy function of the nervous system and other systems throughout the body. Healthy cell oxygenation then triggers the production and release of stem cells and other natural growth factors produced by the body to fight bacteria, infection, viruses, and other foreign invaders, while encouraging tissue repair, optimal healing, and the healthy function of vital organs.

Breathe In, Relax, and Heal

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a safe, noninvasive method for delivering oxygen to the body to stimulate the body’s natural healing mechanisms. This therapy involves a specialized chamber that is pressurized with higher-than-normal atmospheric pressure, which is gradually increased to three times higher (or more) than normal pressure levels. Mild hyperbaric therapy uses compressed ambient filtered air and delivers it in a pressurized inflatable chamber. The mild hyperbaric chamber delivers 91 +/- 3% oxygen at a pressure of 1.3 atmospheres (ata) of pressure. Our patients can sit comfortably in the chamber as they breathe 100% pure oxygen, relax, and enjoy an infusion of oxygen that penetrates the cells, which then infuses and dissolves in all of the body’s fluids, including plasma, cerebrospinal fluid, and lymph. The rich levels of oxygen are then distributed to all of the tissues in the body, triggering a healing response to relieve pain, swelling, tension, and more.

Once your treatment is over, we will slowly reduce the pressure to normal levels. The therapy is performed right in the comfort of our wellness center and typically lasts for about one hour. Your chiropractor will determine an appropriate treatment plan that ranges in frequency and duration, depending on your specific injury, type of pain, or medical condition. To reap the benefits of hyperbaric, you will most likely need to complete more than one session.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy as a Complementary Treatment

While hyperbaric oxygenation therapy is an effective stand-alone treatment, it may also complement other alternative therapies you are receiving with us. You see, at Arne Wellness Center, we take a natural, collaborative approach to healing musculoskeletal injuries and medical conditions. From chiropractic care and massage therapy to acupuncture and spinal decompression, our goal is to target and treat your unique health and wellness concerns with personalized treatments that naturally encourage the body’s own ability to heal.

Chiropractic Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

By combining hyperbaric oxygen therapy with chiropractic care and natural medicine, for instance, patients can experience lasting relief, quicker healing and recovery times, and optimal management of various health conditions. For example, during a chiropractic treatment, Dr. Arne may adjust your spine to relieve misalignments in order to improve the function of the central nervous system, thereby helping you to not only feel better, but also move comfortably with a better range of motion.

Because oxygen therapy reduces swelling and inflammation, the body’s natural response to injury and infection, hyperbaric therapy may be implemented into your treatment plan. By alleviating inflammation of muscles, joints, and other tissues, this therapy may complement your chiropractic adjustment, allowing for a deeper adjustment that can lead to longer lasting pain relief and improved nerve and tissue function. This therapy can also be utilized for patients who suffer from other conditions such as chronic pain and inflammation, Lyme disease, autoimmune disorders, and infection. Talk to your chiropractor to find out whether or not implementing hyperbaric oxygenation may enhance your chiropractic treatments, natural medicine treatments, massages, and other therapies.

Benefits of Hyperbaric Therapy

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy offers many benefits for your overall health and wellness. After all, the human body cannot function properly if oxygen is not efficiently reaching vital organs and tissues. Here are some of the benefits of this invaluable therapy:

  • Stimulates the body’s natural healing abilities
  • Promotes quicker, more efficient recovery from injuries
  • Reduces pain and discomfort
  • Oxygenates cells and tissues
  • Triggers production of stem cell mobilization
  • Encourages healthy blood flow and circulation
  • Strengthens immune function
  • Enhances the immune system’s ability to fight off infections
  • Relieves soreness in muscles and joints
  • Reduces swelling and inflammation
  • Removes toxins from cells and tissues
  • Quicker healing times with ligament and tendon injuries
  • Strengthens bones and stimulates healthy bone growth
  • Strengthens cells
  • Reduces fatigue
  • Restores healthy muscle, joint, and tissue function
  • Increases oxygen levels in the brain
  • Encourages tissue regeneration for injured tissues
  • Heals wounds
  • May increase sports and athletic performance
  • Relieves stress, anxiety, and tension
  • Improves overall health and vitality
Hyperbaric-Oxygen-Therapy-Featured-Img-Fountain-5d0bbd884b334

An Ideal Treatment for Many Conditions

As we’ve mentioned, hyperbaric therapy can target and treat many different musculoskeletal injuries and medical conditions. Numerous studies have shown that these conditions, in particular, may benefit significantly from oxygen treatments delivered as a stand-alone therapy or when combined with others such as chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, spinal decompression, and natural medicine. Some of the most common conditions we treat with hyperbaric oxygenation therapy include (but are not limited to):

  • Acute and Chronic Pain
  • Muscle and Joint Pain
  • Soft Tissue Pain (Ligaments, tendons, and fascia)
  • Poor Circulation
  • Disc Herniation
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Nerve Damage
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Chronic Fatigue
  • Improve Sleep
  • Stress Relief
  • Wound Healing
  • Neurological Conditions
  • A potential treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to traumatic brain injury
  • May relieve symptoms associated with chronic Lyme disease (CLD) and post-treatment Lyme disease (PTLD)

Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Right for You?

Researchers continue to study the benefits of hyperbaric therapy for treating different musculoskeletal injuries and medical conditions. Yet chiropractors, medical doctors, and other health professionals and their patients have reported promising results from this innovative therapy. Nearly anyone could benefit from oxygen therapy to enhance and maintain their overall health and wellness. Here are some ideal candidates for this treatment:

  • Athletes and active individuals
  • Individuals looking to improve athletic performance
  • Patients with chronic pain
  • Patients with acute pain
  • Patients who have suffered a stroke
  • Patients with allergies or asthma
  • Patients who have suffered a head or spinal cord injury
  • Patients with inflammatory illnesses
  • Diabetics
  • Individuals with non-healing wounds or injuries
  • Patients who suffer from migraines

Potential Risks Associated of Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Certain medical conditions and medications are not compatible with hyperbaric therapy. These conditions are, but not limited to:

  • Congenital spherocytosis
  • Current upper respiratory infection
  • Chronic sinusitis
  • History of middle ear surgery or problems
  • Patients with severe emphysema
  • COPD
  • History of seizures
  • Pneumothorax and collapsed lung
  • Those who are currently pregnant

Mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy may also interrupt the effectiveness of certain medications.

Patients who are prescribed the following medications should check with their primary medical doctor before seeking hyperbaric therapy:

  • Cisplatin
  • Disulfiram (antabuse)
  • Doxorubicin (Adriamycin)
  • Bleomycin

Otic Barotrauma

This is a condition of injury to the eardrum. Severe ear discomfort can be caused if you cannot equalize pressure in your ears. As the hyperbaric chamber is pressurized (at the beginning of your session) and also as it is depressurized (at the end of the session) you must equalize the pressure in your ears to acclimate to pressure changes. If your ears do not clear or you experience continued ear pressure, please notify the attendant immediately. The attendant can lower the pressure level, but if this problem persists the session must be discontinued.

Pain From Sinus, Head Colds, Virus, or Fever

You should not schedule a hyperbaric therapy session if you are suffering from any of these conditions. Discomfort from these conditions is less frequent, but it may occur in people with chronic or acute sinus infections. If you experience discomfort, please communicate with your attendant and the treatment will be discontinued.

Pulmonary Hyperexpansion (Hyperinflated Lungs

This condition is extremely rare under mild hyperbaric treatments. However, to be overly cautious, holding your breath during a decompression must be avoided as it could lead to expansion of air in your lungs and damage the lung tissue. In the highly unlikely event of an unexpected rapid decompression, it is critical you exhale immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Your Littleton and Highlands Ranch Chiropractor

Are you ready to experience all the benefits of this groundbreaking therapy for yourself? Contact Arne Wellness Center to schedule an appointment with Dr. Arne and discover what hyperbaric oxygen therapy can do for you! We will create a personalized treatment plan for you to target and treat your concerns. During your evaluation, we consider your health history, health concerns, and any injuries, infections, or illnesses you are experiencing, as well as current clinical research to devise a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs and health goals.

At Arne Wellness Center, we’re committed to helping you heal in the most efficient and effective way, so that you can get back to living your life to the fullest quickly. Reach out to your Top Rated Local® chiropractor in Littleton to get started.

Contact Us Today!

testimonial quote

Helped me get back in the gym.

"I have been coming to Arne Wellness for almost two years. I came due to neck strain from working out, and muscle tightening in my lower back. Bob’s knowledge, skills, and capabilities helped in getting me back in the gym in no time. The muscle tightness and dislocation of my rib, what used to take weeks to relieve, he and his team resolved the issue within one weeks time... Read More

- Michael K

More than a Chiropractic office.

"I went to Arne Chiropractic for an adjustment and found this place to be more than a chiropractic office. Dr. Arne doesn’t just treat me and send me on my way. He looks at my overall health and gives me ideas of how I can take care of my body using holistic and natural remedies... Read More

- Liddia M.

Excellent Chiropractic interest.

"Excellent chiropractic internist, and acupuncturist. Dr. Arne has been a game changer for our family. He figured my body pain was due to Lyme, which is now dormant due to his treatments. We had chronic sinuses infections, used antibiotics 6-7 times a year, we are now antibiotic free due to Arne’s ability to accurately identify virus/bacterial infections and treat them instead of a doctor handing us an antibiotic to treat what they thought was the issue. Definitely recommend when traditional medicine has failed and you are still searching for answers... Read More

- Kim F.

Very knowledgeable.

"Dr. Bob has been so helpful in helping me keep myself in good health. He is very knowledgeable about natural and holistic care. I value his opinion on all my health care issues. He keeps me aligned, informed and healthy... Read More

- Sandra C.

Gentler approach.

"Dr Arne turned my life around. I had been suffering with the effects of Chronic Lyme disease and related co-infections for over a decade, even after 5 years of intense antibiotics, the last 9 months twice a day through an IV. I found Arne Wellness when I decided to eliminate all the toxic pharmaceuticals and try a gentler approach. It worked! Dr Arne guided me on a healing journey that eliminated all my symptoms. Using herbals and energy/frequency medicine, I barely noticed the gradual improvements until, after less than two years of treatment, my Lyme-related issues were resolved... Read More
- Cynthia D.