How does Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Work?

According to Henry's Law of Physics, an increase in atmospheric pressure allows more gas (including oxygen), to be dissolved into any given liquid. Henry's law is displayed in every can of soda causing it to be carbonated. When the can is opened, the pressure is released. Without the pressure to keep the gas dissolved, the soda will become flat in a few hours. This same principal applies to oxygen and any of the body's fluids (the body is 80% water). When the body is under pressure, oxygen will readily dissolve into the plasma (the liquid part of the blood), cerebrospinal fluid (around the brain and spinal cord), and synovial fluid (fluid in the joints). Another relevant law of physics is Boyle's Law. Boyle's Law states that any free gas (oxygen included), will compress as pressure is exerted on it. The chamber compresses the oxygen so that more can be absorbed into the body. Not only does this increase the amount of available oxygen to the tissues, it allows oxygen to reach areas of ...  more