While both therapies provide oxygen, Live O2 is often more effective for active recovery. Hyperbaric therapy relies on atmospheric pressure to push oxygen into the body while you sit still. Live O2 uses a stationary bike to increase your heart rate, creating “natural pressure” that drives oxygen deep into your plasma and micro-circulation. A 15-minute Live O2 session can offer the physiological equivalent of several hours in a hyperbaric chamber.

This is the “secret sauce” of the therapy. During your session, Dr. Terry will have you switch between breathing oxygen-rich air and oxygen-depleted (altitude) air. This “shunting” effect causes your blood vessels to rapidly dilate and constrict. When we switch back to 100% oxygen, your wide-open vessels allow for a massive “flush” of oxygen that reaches areas of chronic inflammation—like a stubborn Golfers Elbow—that usually have poor blood flow.

Not at all. The goal is “perfusion,” not exhaustion. Most of our Dr. Phillips patients pedal at a comfortable, moderate pace. We only need to raise your heart rate enough to increase circulation. Because you are breathing high-concentration oxygen, most people actually find they have more energy and less shortness of breath than they would during a normal bike ride.

Yes, this is one of the most popular benefits for our professional patients. Your brain is the most oxygen-dependent organ in your body. By super-oxygenating your system, you are essentially “clearing the cobwebs.” Many patients report immediate mental clarity, improved focus, and a significant lift in mood after a single 15-minute session at our Sand Lake Road office.

ain is often a signal that your tissues are “suffocating” due to poor circulation and chronic inflammation (hypoxia). By flooding the body with oxygen, we provide the raw fuel your cells need to produce ATP and repair damaged tissue. When used alongside a Chiropractic Adjustment, Live O2 ensures your body has the energy required to “hold” the alignment and complete the healing process.