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What is Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, degenerative joint disorder affecting thousands of Kiwis.
The most prevalent symptoms of OA usually include joint stiffness, pain, muscle hypotrophy and swelling.
Most commonly affecting the knee and hip.
If you or your loved ones are suffering from this condition, relief may be closer than you think, contact us for your initial consultation today.
The management of osteoarthritis remains challenging.
With no universally accepted successful treatment available, in recent years, there has been a growing interest in ozone therapy within musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
Ozone therapy, utilising ozone or O3, has gained attention as an adjuvant therapeutic option for various chronic inflammatory conditions and immune-related disorders, which are common features of many musculoskeletal disorders.
Relief for Osteoarthritis is closer than you think
Studies suggest that ozone therapy can effectively reduce pain and improve functioning, particularly in patients with low back pain and knee osteoarthritis. Ozone possesses analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties.
Why Ozone Therapy?
Research indicates that ozone therapy may increase serotonin and endogenous opioids, thereby alleviating pain and modulating pain perception.
Moreover, it addresses hypoxia and vasoconstriction, common features of musculoskeletal disorders, by enhancing tissue oxygenation and vasodilation.
In knee osteoarthritis, intra-articular ozone administration has shown promise in reducing pain and disability. Ozone injections help inhibit inflammation and promote the production of anti-inflammatory molecules, growth factors, and antioxidant enzymes, which contribute to joint repair.
Holistic Solutions for Easing Osteoarthritis
A recommended course of ozone therapy involves once-a-week regimes over 4 weeks, often combined with other treatments and alterations of behaviour, diet, lifestyle or a mixture of all, for enhanced effectiveness.
For individuals seeking relief from osteoarthritis symptoms, exploring ozone therapy alongside other holistic treatment modalities based on naturopathic principles could offer significant benefits.
If you or your loved ones are interested in learning more about how ozone therapy can help improve your quality of life, consider scheduling an initial consultation with us.
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