OZONE TREATMENT FOR SLIPDISC

Absence of Ozone gas– an unstable, allotropic form of Oxygen– in upper reaches of atmosphere means trouble for mankind but its presence in small quantities in spinal cord may do wonders to treat problems relating to disc prolapse. Surgeons have obtained very encouraging results with Ozone therapy in treating disc prolapse cases, commonly known as slip disc.
This is a common lifestyle related problem. Usual causes are faulty posture, obesity, lack of exercise and sudden physical exertion. Though most cases of slip disc can be treated by simple bed rest and and painkillers, some require further treatment or even surgery. It is a very safe procedure and can be carried out in presence of other serious medical problems where general anaesthesia and surgery are not possible. For this reason, it is emerging as safe, relatively painless, and less expensive alternative to surgery. It is an OPD procedure and patient goes home in two or three hours. Until now, no serious side-effects have been observed. It basically involves injecting small amounts of ozone gas generated through a special machine into the affected disc. What ozone does is slowly fragment the disc into its water soluble component parts that get absorbed by the body through normal process.