Migraine Relief with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- Feb 3
- 3 min read
Have you ever felt a hammer banging inside your head? Hiding under the duvet in a dark room, where even a ray of light makes your symptoms worse - this is what a migraine can feel like. Find out how HBOT may help ease migraines and help you restore quality of life.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Migraines in Manchester
Migraines are a complex neurological condition that affect 6 million people in the UK. They are far more than just headaches. Migraines may involve throbbing pain, light sensitivity, nausea, fatigue and brain fog that can significantly disrupt daily life.
If you are looking for natural migraine support in Manchester, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) may offer relief by addressing underlying factors such as oxygen delivery, inflammation and nervous system regulation.
At HBOT Oasis Manchester, we provide Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in a calm, wellness-focused environment, often alongside complementary therapies such as Zero Gravity Massage to support headache and migraine relief.
What Causes Migraines?
It is not clear what causes migraines although a combination of genetics and environmental factors may be responsible. In addition, abnormal brain activity affecting nerve signals, chemicals and blood vessels may play a role.
Some people find certain triggers can cause migraines, such as:
stress and tiredness
not eating regularly or skipping meals
too much caffeine
not getting enough exercise
starting their period
anxiety and depression
change in weather or pressure
It can help to keep a migraine diary to help you work out what might trigger your migraines.
Traditional treatments often provide only partial relief focusing on medication reducing pain which may not be always effective, leading people to search for alternative solutions.
This has led to growing interest in supportive therapies such as therapy in hyperbaric oxygen chamber for migraines.
How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy May Help with Migraines
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy involves breathing oxygen in a pressurised environment, allowing significantly more oxygen to dissolve into the bloodstream and reach tissues throughout the body, including the brain.
Research suggest that increased oxygen levels may be beneficial for certain migraine and headache conditions.
Benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Migraines
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may help by:
Increasing oxygen delivery to brain tissue
Supporting reduced inflammation associated with migraines
Improving circulation and oxygen utilisation
Supporting mitochondrial energy production
Promoting nervous system calming and relaxation
Migraines have been linked to periods of reduced oxygen supply and vascular changes in the brain. By enhancing oxygen availability, hyperbaric oxygen therapy may support brain function and relief pain. Migraine medications are often designed to manage symptoms rather than address underlying contributors such as oxygen delivery or inflammation.
Many people explore hyperbaric oxygen therapy for migraines when they:
Experience frequent or chronic migraines
Want to reduce reliance on pain medication
Prefer natural or functional medicine-based support
Are managing migraines alongside fatigue, anxiety or stress
Sessions in a Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber may offer supportive relief and improve overall neurological resilience.
Can Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Help Tension Headaches?
Not all headaches are neurological. Tension headaches are commonly linked to muscle tightness in the neck, shoulders and upper back, often worsened by stress and poor posture.
At HBOT Oasis Manchester, many clients choose to combine HBOT with Zero Gravity Massage to reduce tension from their body and relief pain.
Zero Gravity Massage for Headache Support
Zero Gravity Massage places the body in a neutral, weightless position to fully relax muscles and decompress the spine. This may help by:
Releasing neck and shoulder tension
Improving blood flow to the head and upper body
Reducing stress-related headache triggers
Supporting nervous system relaxation
For some people, addressing muscular tension alongside oxygen support may significantly reduce headache frequency and intensity.
We support people seeking natural approaches for migraines, headaches, neurological symptoms and overall wellbeing. Our focus is on creating a relaxing experience that supports the body’s natural healing processes.
If you experience migraines or frequent headaches, we recommend combining Zero Gravity Massage with a Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) session to maximise relaxation, oxygen delivery and overall benefits.
Explore our combined treatment options and book your session today to support relief and wellbeing.
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