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Ozone Therapy

Ozone therapy, which is also known as ozone discectomy, is a less invasive form of spinal surgery. It is effective for several spinal conditions, such as slipped discs, facet joint pain, nerve root compression and spondylosis.

Developed in Italy, it is now used around the world. Proven to be effective and safe, it has a remarkable success rate of 80% to 90% and an amazing record of next to 0% complications. Ozone therapy has many advantages over the more invasive surgical procedures.

A powerful oxidant, ozone can quickly dissolve the excess cellular fluid as it reacts with the other molecules that are in the biological fluids, including polyunsaturated fatty acids, proteins, carbohydrates and antioxidants. Inside the inter-vertebral disc (O3) ozone dissociates to O2, an oxygen atom. As time passes, the results will be shrinkage and mummification of the disc resulting in relief for the compressed nerve foot.

Because ozone exerts anti-inflammatory actions, the swelling is reduced along with the venous congestion. As the blood supply improves, there is pain relief. Research has shown that the pain relief is better for long-term, usually lasting more than a year.

Done as a one-day procedure, and not requiring general anesthetic, you don’t have to be admitted to a hospital to undergo the procedure. It can be done on basically any patient, including the elderly and those in poor health. The procedure is very cost effective and has no risks of complications or spinal instability. Call us to learn more about ozone therapy and its benefits.