Neuropathy affects millions of people — and for many, the pain, numbness, and weakness it causes can be life-altering. At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine in Kennesaw, we understand how deeply nerve pain can impact your daily function, your sleep, your energy, and your quality of life. That’s why we offer an innovative, non-invasive solution: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT).
Neuropathy refers to damage or dysfunction of the peripheral nerves, which carry signals between the brain, spinal cord, and the rest of the body. When these nerves are injured or impaired, it can lead to a wide range of symptoms, including:
Living with neuropathy can be exhausting. Something as simple as walking barefoot, holding a cup, or sleeping through the night may become a daily challenge. For many, traditional treatments — like medications, topical creams, or nerve blocks — only mask the symptoms, without addressing the underlying nerve damage.
If you’re tired of short-term relief and want to explore a therapy that supports true healing, it may be time to consider hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment that delivers 100% pure oxygen in a pressurized environment. This allows oxygen to dissolve more effectively into your blood plasma and reach tissues — including damaged nerves — that may not be getting enough oxygen due to inflammation, injury, or poor circulation.
At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine we believe in evidence-based care that is minimally invasive, non-addictive, and personalized to your needs. That’s why we’ve incorporated HBOT into our comprehensive treatment plans for patients struggling with neuropathy.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a medically supervised treatment that involves breathing 100% pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber. While this may sound simple, the physiological effects are anything but — especially when it comes to nerve healing and regeneration.
In the HBOT environment, atmospheric pressure is increased to 1.5 to 3 times normal levels, allowing your lungs to absorb far more oxygen than they would under normal conditions. This oxygen is then dissolved directly into your bloodstream, where it reaches damaged tissues — even those with poor circulation or inflammation — at a much higher concentration than possible through regular breathing.
Oxygen is essential for neuronal metabolism, the energy production process that allows nerve cells to repair and regenerate. By flooding the body with oxygen-rich plasma, HBOT enhances the activity of mitochondria (the "power plants" of cells), fueling nerve regeneration at a cellular level.
Inflammation is a key contributor to nerve pain and dysfunction. HBOT has been shown to suppress pro-inflammatory cytokines, reduce swelling around injured nerves, and create an anti-inflammatory environment conducive to healing.
This is especially beneficial for patients with diabetic or autoimmune-related neuropathy, where chronic inflammation disrupts nerve signaling and tissue repair.
Many forms of neuropathy are worsened by poor blood flow, especially in the extremities. HBOT promotes angiogenesis, or the formation of new blood vessels, helping to restore healthy circulation and deliver nutrients to nerves that have been deprived of oxygen.
One of the most common and debilitating forms of neuropathy, diabetic neuropathy occurs when elevated blood sugar damages the nerves, particularly in the feet and lower legs. Poor circulation and chronic inflammation often compound the issue, leading to pain, numbness, and even slow-healing wounds.
HBOT helps by increasing oxygen delivery to damaged nerves, reducing inflammation, and supporting wound healing in areas with compromised blood flow — making it a valuable therapy for diabetic patients at risk for complications.
Peripheral neuropathy refers to nerve damage outside of the brain and spinal cord, typically in the arms, legs, hands, and feet. Causes range from injury to autoimmune diseases to toxin exposure.
HBOT supports nerve regeneration and circulation, offering relief from the tingling, numbness, and sharp pain often associated with this condition.
Many cancer survivors are left with lingering nerve pain as a side effect of chemotherapy, particularly from drugs like cisplatin or taxanes. This form of neuropathy can be difficult to treat — but emerging evidence suggests HBOT may reduce neurotoxic effects and support nerve recovery.
At Medici, we’re proud to offer HBOT as a non-pharmacologic option for cancer survivors seeking long-term relief without additional medications.
Surgical procedures — especially those involving the spine, joints, or abdomen — can sometimes result in unintended nerve injury. When nerves are compressed, stretched, or severed, healing can be slow and incomplete.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy improves oxygenation in the affected area, creating a more favorable environment for nerve regrowth and functional recovery.
Nerves that are compressed due to disc herniation, spinal stenosis, or muscular entrapment (such as piriformis syndrome) can cause sharp, radiating pain, numbness, or weakness in the limbs. While physical therapy and injections can reduce mechanical pressure, HBOT helps by addressing the nerve inflammation itself and restoring oxygen flow to the compressed area.
In some cases, patients suffer from neuropathy with no clear underlying cause. These cases can be especially frustrating — but that doesn’t mean treatment isn’t possible.
HBOT has shown promise even in idiopathic neuropathy by enhancing nerve oxygenation, reducing inflammation, and helping the body activate its own healing mechanisms, even when the cause remains unknown.
Each HBOT session typically lasts between 60 and 90 minutes. During the session, you’ll lie comfortably in a specialized hyperbaric chamber where the air pressure is increased to therapeutic levels while you breathe 100% pure oxygen.
Depending on the severity of your neuropathy and your individual response, your care team may recommend 20 to 40 sessions, usually scheduled several times per week for best results. HBOT works cumulatively, meaning consistent sessions help stimulate deeper and more lasting nerve healing over time.
The number of HBOT sessions needed depends on several factors, including:
Many patients begin to notice improvements — such as reduced tingling, better sensation, and improved coordination — after just a few weeks. However, full regenerative benefits often require a complete course of sessions, as prescribed by your Medici provider.
HBOT is considered very safe when administered under medical supervision. Before starting treatment, you’ll undergo a thorough evaluation to ensure HBOT is appropriate for your health status. Our safety protocols include:
At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, every HBOT program is overseen by our board-certified physicians and a team of experienced clinicians who specialize in pain management, regenerative medicine, and nerve conditions.
We take an integrative, multidisciplinary approach to healing — which means you’re not just receiving oxygen therapy in isolation. If appropriate, HBOT will be combined with other advanced treatments to help you regain nerve function and overall quality of life as quickly and safely as possible.
Living with neuropathy can feel isolating — but you don’t have to manage the burning, tingling, or numbness alone. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a powerful, natural treatment that doesn’t just mask symptoms — it helps your nerves heal at the source.
At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine in Kennesaw, we combine advanced medical technology with personalized, compassionate care to help you get your life back. Our mission is simple: To restore your function, reduce your pain, and improve your quality of life — without surgery or long-term drug dependency.
If you've been told to "just live with it" or if medications haven't helped, it's time to explore a better way forward. The earlier neuropathy is treated, the greater the chance for nerve recovery.
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