Skaggs Chiropractic, LLC Contributes to Book on Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

JOPLIN, Mo., Jan. 15, 2017 -- Dr. Steven Skaggs, Chiropractic Physician, recently contributed to the book, “The Oxygen Cure: A Complete Guide to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy,” by Dr. William S. Maxfield, MD. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) can be used to treat Traumatic Brain Injuries, as discussed in Chapter 7. Dr. Skaggs of Skaggs Chiropractic, LLC located in Joplin, MO, has two low-pressure oxygen chambers available for patients. This service is available for veterans free of charge. HBOT can be used to effectively treat TBI and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) uses an increased pressure of oxygen to treat a range of conditions. Delivery of treatment is through a hard or flexible chamber. HBOT increases the percentage of oxygen in body’s tissues, therefore reducing inflammation which then reduces swelling and promotes the growth of new healthy blood vessels in the affected region. Tissues then heal faster and performance improves.

Diabetics and those with traumatic head injuries are two of the groups that can benefit from HBOT. Medicare has approved the use of HBOT for diabetic wound healing, gangrene infections, carbon monoxide poisoning, and more. There are a number of off-label conditions that are treated with HBOT, including Acute and Chronic Anemia, Autism Spectrum Disease, ADD/ADHD, Alzheimer Disease, Lupus, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Head Injuries, and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). Over 30,000 research papers exist supporting the use of HBOT.

Dr. Skaggs understands the potential of HBOT therapy first hand. He used HBOT to assist in the recovery of his son when he suffered from a TBI. The HBOT chambers can be used to treat a range of conditions and can assist returning veterans with addressing TBI and PTSD.

“We furnish a treatment to our veterans that the VA should furnish, but won’t even recognize,” said Dr. Skaggs. “Our veterans deserve better care than what they are currently receiving; hopefully we are leading the way.”

Dr. Steven Skaggs, DC, CCIC, of Skaggs Chiropractic, LLC serves Missouri residents of Neosho, Carthage, Sarcoxie, Diamond, Duenweg, Webb City, Carl Junction, Oronogo, Loma Linda, Seneca,  Goodman, and Granby. Kansas residents of Pittsburg, Galena, Baxter Springs, Riverton, and Columbus, along with Oklahoma residents of Quapaw, can benefit from his services. The chiropractor and team offer all-natural chiropractic care and holistic treatment at their facility in Joplin, MO for a range of conditions such as back pain, whiplash, car accident injury, allergies, neck pain, shoulder pain, arthritis, personal injury, and sports injury. Services at Skaggs Chiropractic, LLC include spinal adjustments, lifestyle advice, and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.  

Call (417) 624-4242 to schedule an appointment, get more details on the offer of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for veterans, or learn more about HBOT. Visit http://skaggschiro.com/ for more details on the locations, hours, and services available at Skaggs Chiropractic, LLC.

Skaggs Chiropractic, LLC, (417) 624-4242