Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a recovery treatment in which you breathe concentrated oxygen inside a pressurized chamber. Under pressure, your body can absorb significantly more oxygen into the bloodstream and deliver it deep into tissue, supporting the body's natural healing processes, easing inflammation, and helping reduce muscle soreness after training, competition, or surgery.
At BodyPro Chiropractic & Sports Medicine, we run a hard shell OxyHelp chamber at true 2.0 ATA therapeutic pressure, well beyond the roughly 1.3 ATA ceiling of the soft shell chambers common at wellness spas. Every session is clinically overseen and integrated with our broader sports medicine protocol, including chiropractic care, Piezowave/shockwave therapy, and Tecar therapy.
Athletes and active patients use HBOT to support recovery in a wide range of situations, including:
You relax in a private, two-person suite with a TV for a comfortable 60 to 90 minute session while pressure gradually increases — a mild ear-pressure sensation similar to flying. There's no downtime and no sedation, and most patients leave feeling relaxed and energized.
Hard shell chambers, like the OxyHelp system used at BodyPro, can reach true therapeutic pressure of 2.0 ATA. Soft shell chambers, common at wellness spas, typically max out around 1.3 ATA — a meaningful difference in how much oxygen actually reaches your tissue. If you're comparing chambers around Los Angeles, this is the first question to ask.
That depends on your goals and what you're recovering from. Dr. Arash Noor assesses each patient case by case; a series of sessions is typically recommended for the best results rather than a single visit, and HBOT is often combined with other treatments in your recovery plan. Our team can help you build a plan after your first session and health screening.
HBOT is very well tolerated. The main sensation is mild ear pressure, similar to what you feel when flying, and every patient is screened for health history and contraindications before their first session. BodyPro's hyperbaric sessions are offered as a recovery and wellness service and are typically billed directly rather than through insurance — contact our office and we can walk you through pricing and packages.
If you're training hard, recovering from injury or surgery, or focused on recovery and longevity, HBOT may be a strong fit. Learn more on our hyperbaric oxygen therapy page or contact our team today to schedule a consultation with a hyperbaric chamber specialist in Los Angeles!