Chronic Back Pain or Knee Pain? Get to Know Ozone Therapy

A New Option for Pain Recovery Without Relying on Steroids

Joint pain, lower back pain, or knee osteoarthritis are common concerns for many people. This can affect working adults who sit in front of a screen for long hours and develop chronic pain, as well as older adults who experience age-related joint degeneration.

When pain begins to interfere with daily life, many people may start to worry: Will I need surgery? or What can I do if I do not want repeated steroid injections?

One medical option that is gaining attention in rehabilitation medicine is Oxygen-Ozone Therapy. This is a minimally invasive approach that may help manage pain in a more targeted way.

What Is Ozone Therapy and How Can It Help Reduce Pain?

When people hear the word “ozone”, they may think of fresh air. However, in medicine, Oxygen-Ozone Therapy refers to the use of medical ozone gas for therapeutic purposes.

Ozone is known for its potential anti-inflammatory properties and its role in supporting tissue repair and regeneration.

When the body is injured or when joints degenerate, hidden inflammation often occurs in the affected area. Ozone therapy may help by:

• Reducing inflammatory substances at the cellular level
• Increasing oxygen delivery to injured tissues, helping cells repair themselves more effectively
• Interrupting the pain cycle and helping prevent acute pain from progressing into difficult-to-treat chronic pain

A New and Safe Alternative Compared With Corticosteroid Injections

Many people with severe knee pain may be advised to receive corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation. Although these injections may provide rapid relief, some people are concerned about possible side effects if repeated frequently over the long term.

The good news is that current medical evidence suggests that ozone therapy, such as ultrasound-guided ozone injection, may help relieve pain and improve joint function at a level close to corticosteroid injections.

This makes it another option for those who wish to avoid potential side effects from steroid medications.

Who May Be Suitable for Ozone Therapy?

• People with knee osteoarthritis or hip osteoarthritis
• People with chronic low back pain
• People who do not want to rely heavily on painkillers or wish to avoid steroid use
• People who want to restore physical function alongside physiotherapy for more sustainable results

Integrated Pain Care Starts With Accurate Assessment at S-Mart Clinic Bangkok

Although ozone therapy is an interesting medical technology, the most important key to effectively managing pain and reducing recurrence is identifying the true underlying cause.

Do not let pain limit your freedom in life.

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Reference

Invernizzi, M., & de Sire, A. (2024). Oxygen-ozone therapy for musculoskeletal pain in rehabilitation: Evidence and future perspectives. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 37, 1423–1426. https://doi.org/10.3233/BMR-245005