Discover the Benefits and Safety of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at R Squared Hyperbarics

At R Squared Hyperbarics, located in Elgin, IL, we provide advanced hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients throughout Northwestern Suburban Chicagoland. This innovative therapy offers a range of health benefits, from reducing the risk of heart disease to enhancing cognitive function and speeding up wound healing. Our hospital-grade chambers ensure a comfortable and safe experience, monitored closely by certified professionals. Get in touch with us to learn more about how hyperbaric oxygen therapy can benefit you.

HBOT Benefits

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves breathing oxygen in a pressurized environment inside the chamber. This allows our lungs to collect more oxygen that is then delivered by our heart to be absorbed into our blood plasma. This encourages improved blood flow and circulation, with a host of health benefits for our body.

Essential Bodily Functions

Oxygen is needed for many essential functions in the human body such as breaking down the food we eat, detoxifying our blood, absorbing vital nutrients, and enhancing memory and brain function.

Reduction in the Risk of Heart Disease

Extra oxygen in the body can reduce the risk of heart disease by avoiding hypoxemia which is low blood concentration. Hypoxemia could damage our cardiovascular system leading to high blood pressure and heart failure.

Enhanced Wound Healing

Increased oxygen enhances wound healing by saturating the oxygen-starved tissues.  It promotes the formation of new collagen, new capillary beds and new skin cells.

Improved Cognition

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy and the extra oxygen it brings to the body is beneficial for brain health and cognitive function. Low blood oxygen levels can lead to brain fog and trouble with concentration. The additional blood flow brought about by extra oxygen improves brain function and promotes neuroplasticity. HBOT is even recommended for patients with brain injuries, Alzheimer’s, or dementia.

Improved Physical Stamina

The additional oxygenation through hyperbaric oxygen therapy boosts stamina and performance which is essential for proper exercise. Physical activity is so important for quality of life and longevity. With extra oxygen, muscles heal faster and experience less fatigue. It reduces respiratory discomfort and boosts endurance. Getting proper exercise provides our bodies with many benefits such as improved mood, increased strength, reduced risk of mental illness, and managed weight.

Improved Sleep

Extra oxygen promotes better sleep. A proper night’s sleep is essential to restore the body to perform day-to-day functions. Quality sleep boosts the immune system, improves concentration and focus, reduces the risk of mental illness, improves memory, and has a lot of other benefits for our overall well-being. Many people have disrupted sleep patterns that hinder repair and restoration. Additional oxygenation from hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps achieve slow-wave sleep, which is optimal for restoration and rest.

HBOT Safety Notes

• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a safe outpatient procedure which typically lasts one to two hours per session.
• The doctor will discuss the various protocols needed, depending on your condition.
• It involves sitting or lying down wearing an oxygen mask while breathing normally in the hyperbaric chamber.
• You may bring in a book, magazine, or a journal to read or write in while the process is ongoing.
• You may take a nap inside the hyperbaric chamber.
• It is a comfortable, non-invasive treatment that is generally safe for most people.
• Those who are sensitive to ear pressure may chew gum if needed.
• We take pride in ensuring the utmost safety of our patients.
• All of our patients are instructed about the mechanisms and safety features of the chambers and HBOT in general during their initial consultation.
• We make sure every person is prepared, well-informed, and comfortable before your hyperbaric session begins.
• You can be sure that your treatment plan has been created by experts in the field who have successfully treated multitudes of patients.
• Our hyperbaric team closely monitors your entire session.

Do you have questions about the benefits or safety of hyperbaric oxygen therapy? Contact us today to get the answers you need!