ozone injection near spinal nerves shows 78% positive response rate in lumbar disk studies
Combined intradiscal and periganglionic ozone injection with periganglionic corticosteroid achieved a 78.3% success rate in lumbar disk herniation, significantly higher than ozone alone (70.3%, P < .05), demonstrating a cumulative effect on both mechanical and inflammatory pain components.
What this means for you
When ozone reaches inflamed tissue around spinal nerves, it appears to reduce both the mechanical pressure and the inflammatory signals that cause lower back and leg pain. Research suggests this dual action — addressing swelling and nerve irritation together — produces noticeably better outcomes than targeting inflammation alone. For people dealing with persistent back discomfort, that kind of combined response is worth understanding.
The published research
AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 24:996–1000, May 2003
· 2003
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