Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Concussion & Traumatic Brain Injury

Still Struggling After a Concussion?

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy may help support recovery from persistent post-concussion symptoms, brain fog, headaches, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties.

  • Physician Oversight

  • FDA-Cleared Chambers

  • 100% Medical Oxygen

  • Individualized Treatment Plans

When a Concussion Doesn't Fully Heal

Most people recover from a concussion within days to weeks. However, some continue to experience symptoms for months or even years after the initial injury.

This condition is often called Persistent Post-Concussion Syndrome (PPCS) and may occur after:

  • Sports injuries

  • Motor vehicle accidents

  • Falls

  • Military blast injuries

  • Workplace injuries

Even when MRI or CT scans appear normal, many patients continue to struggle with symptoms that significantly affect quality of life.

At Saint George Hyperbarics, we use Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) as part of a comprehensive recovery approach designed to support the brain's natural healing processes.

Common Symptoms of Persistent Post-Concussion Syndrome

Patients frequently report:

  • Brain fog

  • Difficulty concentrating

  • Memory problems

  • Headaches

  • Dizziness

  • Balance issues

  • Fatigue

  • Sleep disturbances

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Sensitivity to light or sound

  • Reduced exercise tolerance

These symptoms can persist long after the initial injury and may impact work, school, relationships, and daily activities.

What Happens Inside the Brain After a Concussion?

A concussion is more than a temporary "bump on the head."

Research suggests that traumatic brain injury can trigger:

  • Neuroinflammation

  • Reduced cerebral blood flow

  • Mitochondrial dysfunction

  • Oxidative stress

  • Impaired cellular energy production

  • Disruption of neural networks

These changes may persist long after the original injury and contribute to ongoing symptoms. Studies continue to demonstrate measurable abnormalities in brain function and structure even months to years after mild traumatic brain injury.

How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy May Help

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy involves breathing 100% oxygen inside a pressurized medical chamber.

This significantly increases the amount of oxygen dissolved in the bloodstream, allowing oxygen to reach areas of the brain that may have impaired circulation or metabolism.

Researchers have proposed several mechanisms by which HBOT may support recovery after brain injury:

Increased Oxygen Delivery

HBOT can increase oxygen availability to injured tissues, helping support cellular metabolism and energy production.

Improved Cerebral Blood Flow

Studies suggest HBOT may improve microcirculation and blood vessel function within the brain.

Reduced Neuroinflammation

Hyperbaric oxygen has been shown to influence inflammatory signaling pathways associated with brain injury.

Support for Neuroplasticity

Research suggests HBOT may stimulate processes involved in neuroplasticity, angiogenesis, and tissue repair.

Enhanced Cellular Energy Production

Oxygen is essential for mitochondrial function and ATP generation, the energy currency used by brain cells.

Who May Be a Candidate?

You may be a candidate for HBOT if you have:

  • A history of concussion or TBI

  • Symptoms lasting longer than several weeks

  • Persistent brain fog

  • Cognitive difficulties

  • Fatigue

  • Chronic headaches

  • Dizziness

  • Sleep disturbances

  • Ongoing neurological symptoms despite conventional treatment

Every patient receives an individualized evaluation to determine whether HBOT is appropriate and safe.

What to Expect

Treatment typically involves:

  • Comprehensive consultation with a licensed medical provider

  • Review of symptoms and medical history

  • Individualized treatment planning

  • A series of HBOT sessions over several weeks

Most patients relax comfortably in our FDA-cleared medical chambers while breathing oxygen under pressure

Why Saint George Hyperbarics?

Unlike many wellness-focused oxygen centers, Saint George Hyperbarics provides:

  • Medical-grade hyperbaric oxygen therapy

  • FDA-cleared hard chambers

  • 100% oxygen delivery

  • Certified hyperbaric clinicians

  • Physician oversight

  • Individualized treatment protocols

Our goal is to help patients maximize recovery potential and improve quality of life through evidence-informed hyperbaric medicine.

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If you’ve tried everything else and still don’t feel like yourself...

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