What are the disadvantages of ozone therapy for lumbar disc herniation

The disadvantage of lumbar disc herniation ozone treatment is that it mainly treats some patients with mild disease and is prone to recurrence. The principle of ozone treatment for lumbar disc herniation is that ozone injected into the nucleus pulposus can make the nucleus pulposus degenerate and necrosis. The osmotic pressure in the nucleus pulposus is reduced, so that the volume of the intervertebral disc is reduced, the pressure is reduced, and the pressure on the nerves is reduced. Ozone can inhibit the release of inflammatory mediators and dilate blood vessels to eliminate edema. The injection also reduces and loosens nerve root adhesions. It has a certain therapeutic effect on minor lumbar disc herniation. However, for large herniated discs or combined with spinal stenosis, ozone injections cannot completely cure the problem, and the disadvantage is that the pain relief is not obvious after the treatment and is prone to recurrence. Herniated lumbar discs need to be treated by a doctor, and the best treatment method should be chosen according to the condition.