Neuropathy Relief: A New Approach with HBOT in Los Angeles

Neuropathy causes tingling, numbness, pain, or weakness, typically starting in the hands or feet. The underlying nerve damage can result from diabetes, autoimmune conditions, infections, injuries, or toxin exposure. Regardless of the cause, conventional treatments like medications and physical therapy often provide incomplete relief.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) offers a different approach. Rather than masking symptoms, it addresses physiological factors that may contribute to nerve dysfunction: insufficient oxygen delivery to damaged tissues and chronic inflammation that impairs healing.

How HBOT Supports Nerve Health

Nerves require substantial oxygen to function and repair. When nerve tissue is damaged, local blood supply is often compromised, creating a hypoxic environment that slows recovery. HBOT saturates blood plasma with oxygen at elevated pressure, delivering it to tissues that normal circulation cannot adequately reach.

Inflammation plays a significant role in neuropathic pain. The inflammatory response, while initially protective, can become chronic and contribute to ongoing nerve irritation. HBOT has demonstrated anti-inflammatory effects across multiple conditions, reducing inflammatory markers that may perpetuate symptoms. For neuropathy patients, this combination of enhanced oxygenation and reduced inflammation creates conditions more favorable for nerve recovery.

HBOT is not a cure for neuropathy. Nerve damage, particularly when long-standing, may not fully reverse. However, some patients report meaningful improvements in symptoms when HBOT is integrated with their existing treatment plan. The therapy works best as a complement to, not a replacement for, medical management of the underlying condition.

Sessions at OxyRenew

Our hard-shell chamber in West Hollywood operates at 2.0 ATA, the pressure level where significant physiological effects occur. Sessions are private, and you can sit upright or recline while using your phone or our courtesy iPad. A Certified Hyperbaric Technician supervises throughout and can discuss how HBOT might fit with your current neuropathy management.

We recommend discussing HBOT with your physician, particularly if you are managing diabetic neuropathy or other conditions that require coordinated care. If your doctor supports exploring HBOT, or you want to learn more about whether it makes sense for your situation, contact us to speak with our team or book your first session online.