Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) – Part 1

Part 1: Muscle Repair, Inflammation & Cellular Recovery

Healing is not just about time—it’s about oxygen, energy, and cellular communication.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a powerful supportive therapy that works by increasing the amount of oxygen delivered to tissues under controlled pressure. This creates a biological environment that encourages repair, reduces inflammation, and supports recovery at a cellular level.

HBOT and Muscle Repair

Under hyperbaric conditions, research shows an increase in satellite cells at the site of muscle injury. Satellite cells are specialised stem-like cells responsible for muscle repair and regeneration.

Studies, including work by Oyaizu & Yamamoto (2018), demonstrate that HBOT:

Enhances muscle regeneration
Increases satellite cell activation at injury sites
Accelerates recovery following muscle damage

This is particularly relevant for:

Sports injuries
Post-surgical muscle trauma
Chronic musculoskeletal pain and weakness

From Inflammation to Healing—Faster

One of HBOT’s most important actions is its ability to accelerate the transition from an inflammatory state to an anti-inflammatory, healing state.

Rather than suppressing inflammation entirely (which the body still needs), HBOT:

Shortens prolonged inflammation
Supports resolution and tissue repair
Reduces secondary tissue damage

This shift allows the body to move into recovery more efficiently, leading to faster and more complete healing.

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