Research on hyperbaric therapy shows
that it is a great way to treat pain conditions
including fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia
Syndrome consists of pain and inflammation of the muscles and
connective tissues. Other core symptoms include debilitating fatigue,
sleep disturbance and joint stiffness. Depression, anxiety and
post-traumatic stress disorder are commonly present.
A 2004 study published
in the Journal of Internal Medical Research
May-Jun; 32(3):263-7 was
performed by doctors at the Haydarpasa
Military Teaching Hospital,
Istanbul, Turkey.
They conducted a randomized
controlled
study
to evaluate the effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in fibromyalgia
(sample size =26;
control group size= 24). Subjective level of pain, tender points and
pain threshold were assessed before
and
after
the first and fifteenth sessions of therapy.
Researchers concluded
that
hyperbaric oxygen therapy has an important role in managing
fibromyalgia.
There was a significant reduction in tender points
and subjective pain scores, and a
significant
increase in pain threshold of the hyperbaric therapy group after the
first and fifteenth
sessions. There was also a significant difference between the therapy
and control
groups on all measures after the first session, except for the
subjective pain scores, probably due to the placebo effect.
If you know of anyone who suffers from fibromyalgia or a pain condition, please inform
them about Hyperbaric Wellness. During the month
of February they will receive a special discount of 50% off their first
session!
Warm Regards,
Nadine Winocur, Psy.D., Owner
Teresa Olofson, HBT Practitioner
aka "The Team" at Hyperbaric Wellness
11965 Venice Blvd. Ste. 207
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 668-1868
