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Ozone therapy is the use of medical-grade ozone as a safe and effective biological treatment for chronic pain and several diseases. These diseases are all related to cellular damage from excessive free radicals, or oxidative stress.
As interest in this technique grows, the World Federation of Ozone Therapy published a scientific text in 2015. This text aims to educate healthcare professionals about the pharmacology, biochemistry and uses of medical ozone. It covers topics like how ozone works in the body, its therapeutic properties and safety guidelines for use.
This text is available in multiple languages on the website of the Spanish Ozone Therapy Society.
Medical ozone is a low concentration mixture of ozone and oxygen gas. According to the reference text, it should be produced with a non-toxic, reliable generator that allows for precise measurements. This ensures consistent and controlled dosing for patient safety.
What is it used for?
Ozone therapy is primarily used to treat chronic pain and inflammation.
It can also help patients dealing with conditions related to an imbalance in their cell’s oxidation-reduction state. This means excess free radicals are causing oxidative stress in the body.
Some common ailments it may assist with include chronic inflammation of any type, immune system issues, impaired blood flow problems, and infections.
How does it work?
Essentially, medical ozone acts like a vaccine by mildly stimulating the body’s natural antioxidant defenses. This pre-exposure to a small amount of oxidation prepares the cells.
Modern generators are unable to produce toxic doses, so this stimulation poses no risk.
Research shows it kickstarts protective cellular repair genes which then increase antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, anti-tumor compounds, and compounds that boost re-oxygenation at the cellular level. This lending of aid to the body’s self-healing abilities is what allows ozone therapy to help address a wide range of issues.
Anti-inflammatory effect
Due to its excellent tolerability and minimal risk, it is ideal for improving quality of life in patients with chronic pain (highest scientific evidence level) as well as infectious, impaired blood flow, and autoimmune diseases.
All safety studies (including tolerability, effects on development, and cancer risk) have followed guidelines from organizations like the US Food and Drug Administration, World Health Organization, and prestigious Cuban Regulatory Agency.
Over 60 pre-clinical publications support its safety and effectiveness as a protective agent in models of kidney, liver, brain, heart, pancreas, intestinal, bone and muscle damage.
Different research groups have published clinical studies showing it can be helpful and very well-tolerated for heart/blood vessel, neurological, eye, lung, digestive, metabolic, rheumatologic, dental and other conditions.
Notably, some works have demonstrated its benefits as an adjuvant cancer treatment – both as a protective against harms from chemo and radiation, and for boosting immunity and aiding healing of complicated wounds. Ozone therapy merits further research as a way to improve quality of life for people with chronic or serious illnesses.
Nonspecific chronic lower back pain is a common issue in pain medicine clinics. Once surgery is ruled out, treatment should be as conservative as possible.
Using ozone therapy for herniated discs is an increasingly common approach. Research shows it provides better long-term relief of lumbar pain compared to other treatments.
Protocols involving medical ozone allow for safe, repeatable treatments proven to improve patient quality of life. Numerous studies exploring its impact on lower back conditions have been conducted.
Given the positive results, ozone therapy’s excellent safety profile, and potential surgical complications – more specialists now consider conservative ozone treatments, whether paravertebral or intradiscal, as a first-line option.
Cochrane, an independent international organization, reviews medical research to improve healthcare decisions. In 2013, after an extensive review, Cochrane concluded there is evidence ozone therapy provides superior long-term relief for chronic sciatica compared to steroids, radiofrequency treatment, and open surgery.
Overall this suggests ozone therapy deserves serious consideration as a non-invasive treatment that can effectively manage back pain and herniated discs.
OMD, AP, PhD
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Rectal Route:
For this method, a mixture of ozone and oxygen gas is inserted into the rectum using a specialized device. It is used to treat intestinal issues like IBD, colitis, Crohn’s disease and IBS. Ozone has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce inflammation and promote healing in the affected area.
Vaginal Route:
This approach involves administering ozone into the vagina. It is used for gynecological conditions such as recurrent infections, vaginitis, cervicitis, endometriosis and imbalance issues. Ozone can help eliminate pathogens, decrease inflammation and improve local circulation. A specialized wand or cannula is used to release the ozone/oxygen mix into the vaginal cavity.
Intramuscular Route:
This method involves injecting an ozone-oxygen mixture directly into the muscle tissue. It is used for musculoskeletal issues like sports injuries, chronic pain, arthritis and fibromyalgia. Ozone has pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties that may aid in reducing inflammation and pain in the affected area, as well as boosting blood flow and damaged tissue regeneration.
Subcutaneous Route:
For this route, the ozone-oxygen mixture is injected under the skin into the subcutaneous layer. It is used to treat dermatological conditions such as chronic wounds, skin ulcers, burns and cellulitis. Ozone may stimulate oxygenation of tissues, promote wound healing and improve local circulation while also having antimicrobial properties to reduce pathogens in the affected area.
Transfusions:
With this method, a patient’s blood is exposed to ozone-oxygen before being transfused back into the patient. It aims to enhance blood oxygen levels, strengthen immunity, improve circulation and lower pathogen load in the blood. It has been used to treat various illnesses including viral diseases, chronic infections and autoimmune disorders.
Acupuncture Points:
For this approach, ozone is applied to specific acupuncture points on the body. The goal is to stimulate energy meridians and promote overall balance and health. Ozone can be delivered as a gas, ozonated oil or localized injections at selected acupuncture points. This combination may help address issues like chronic pain, sleep disorders, digestive issues and emotional imbalances.
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