The Benefits of Ozone Therapy for Pain Management

The Benefits of Ozone Therapy for Pain Management

Ozone therapy is a medical treatment that uses ozone gas to treat wounds or illnesses. Ozone gas is colorless and comprises three oxygen atoms that doctors use to treat health conditions. 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not approve ozone therapy in treating health conditions. That is because there is not enough evidence to support its benefits for medical use. Still, the research available suggests that ozone gas can help cure diseases by activating the immune system. Research shows that ozone therapy can:

Boost the Immune System

Ozone therapy can enhance your immune system to ward off infection. The ozone gas supplies more oxygen to the affected tissues and strengthens your body to fight the infection or toxicity. Additionally, it disables bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa, and yeast, which cause disease. Also, the gas encourages your body cells to release proteins to manage inflammation.

Reduce Inflammation

Ozone therapy triggers your body cells to release proteins called cytokines. Cytokines are tiny proteins in your cells that control swelling and other cell activities. When your body releases cytokines, they spur the immune system into action. They can help destroy unhealthy cells and make healthy ones live longer.

Help Control Bacterial, Viral, and Fungal Infections

These days, many strains of viruses and bacteria are growing stronger than antibiotics. Medical experts are looking for new ways to manage infections. Studies have discovered that ozone therapy can help keep harmful bacteria and viruses at bay. How does that work? The treatment creates an environment in your blood where viruses and bacteria cannot thrive.

Promote Healing of Chronic Wounds

Ozone therapy can also treat chronic wounds. The treatment does that by producing minor oxidative stress. Oxidative stress happens when your body has excess free radicals. Free radicals are unstable particles that can harm your cells and trigger illnesses.

A controlled amount of oxidative stress can cause inflammation and trigger the immune system to act. Doctors have successfully used ozone therapy to treat nonhealing wounds or ulcers caused by diabetes, infections, or tumors.

Treat Back Pain 

Back pain is a common reason why many patients visit their doctors. Can ozone therapy provide relief? Medical experts have learned that the treatment's anti-swelling benefits can clear back pain. It can help shrink inflamed spinal disks and alleviate the pain.

Soothe Nerve Pain

Ozone therapy heals nerves. When the ozone gas enters the bloodstream, it breaks down into oxygen and peroxide. As the peroxide mixes with the blood, it starts nerve-healing processes that can continue for weeks to help repair damaged nerves. That helps ease nerve pain anywhere in the brain or the spinal cord. 

Help the Body Remove Toxins

Ozone therapy helps cleanse your body. It is impossible to avoid toxins no matter how careful you are with your body. Too many toxins in the body can affect its ability to fight infections and self-heal.

That said, there are many ways you can help your body detox. You can improve your diet and stay hydrated or use ozone therapy. Ozone gas has proven to help convert food into energy faster and boost overall health. Regardless of where you are in your health or recovery journey, ozone therapy can help improve your well-being. Talk to your doctor to see if ozone therapy is appropriate for you.

For more on managing pain with ozone therapy, visit Weston Med Spa & Cosmetic Surgery at our office in Weston, Florida. Call (954) 507-4494 to book an appointment today.