Osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis is an inflammation of the bone or bone marrow, usually caused by an infection. The most common bones affected are in the legs, back and arms.
Symptoms of Osteomyelitis stated by the NHS are:
- a high temperature (fever) of 38C (100.4F) or above
- bone pain, which can often be intense
- swelling, redness and a warm sensation in the affected area
Two therapies are available at our Centre which can help people with Ostomyelitis:
APS Pain Reduction Therapy – many people find that Pain Reduction Therapy helps them to:
- Reduce pain
- Decrease swelling and inflammation
- Improve quality of sleep
- Increase energy
Oxygen Therapy – this treatment helps lots of people to:
- Heal faster
- Reduce pain
- Combat infection
- Reduce inflammation
- Feel more energised
Our Centre in Letchworth has the only Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Chamber in Hertfordshire. Something as simple as breathing pure Oxygen can be remarkably effective in helping our bodies improve our health.
We welcome anyone with a long term or neurological condition. As a registered charity, our aim is to help as many people as possible.
Free test sessions of Pain Reduction Therapy and Oxygen Therapy
You are welcome to visit us to try either of these therapies for free. We have a very flexible timetable and our trained team will be happy to talk with you about the therapies available.
Free test sessions are available by calling Claire on 01462 684 214
or emailing enquiries123@hmstc.net.