Ozone therapy has long been employed as an alternative form of healing to traditional medical treatments. This therapeutic practice is said to provide a wide range of health benefits, from improving mental clarity and energy levels to boosting immunity and reducing inflammation. Ozone, a naturally occurring gas composed of three oxygen atoms, has potent antimicrobial properties that can combat viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Research on the topic is evolving, so it’s important to understand what ozone therapy is, how it works, and the potential health benefits associated with its use.

Ozone therapy involves the use of ozone gas to treat various medical conditions. It is believed to help boost the body’s natural healing process by stimulating circulation and improving cellular respiration. Benefits of ozone therapy include improved circulation, increased oxygen levels in cells, and stimulation of the immune system. It may also help reduce inflammation and pain associated with a variety of medical conditions. By increasing the oxygenation of tissues and enhancing red blood cell function, ozone therapy can help prevent cellular damage.

Treating Inflammation: Ozone therapy has become an increasingly popular treatment and has been shown to be effective in relieving pain and reducing inflammation. Ozone stimulates increased oxygen flow to targeted areas which helps to reduce inflammation and promote healing. This also has the added benefit of reducing pain associated with inflammation in those areas. Ozone therapy has been shown to reduce the risk of infection in areas that are prone to inflammation. One of the major benefits of ozone therapy is that it can be administered quickly and easily. Ozone gas is injected directly into the area that is experiencing inflammation, and this allows for a rapid response and relief from symptoms. As a result, ozone therapy is a great alternative to more invasive treatments such as surgeries or medications.

Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy is a non-invasive physical therapy that uses magnetic fields to treat a variety of conditions.  During PEMF therapy, short pulses of magnetic fields are applied to living tissue, which induces small electrical currents in the tissue. This can have a number of effects, including:

Regulating inflammation PEMF can modulate inflammatory processes by regulating the secretion of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines. This could have significant effects on tissue regeneration. Increasing bone tissue regeneration PEMF has been shown to increase bone tissue regeneration in a variety of medical treatment disciplines. Restoring balance to damaged cells PEMF can help restore balance to damaged cells, which can help them regenerate and function properly. PEMF therapy has been suggested as an alternative or complementary treatment to pharmaceutical therapies. It's used to treat a range of conditions, including: acute or chronic bone and muscle disorders, depression, non-union fractures, and brain disorders. 

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that stimulates the body’s natural healing process. It can relieve pain and promote healing of injured tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues. It accomplishes this by releasing growth factors in the injured tissue. Shockwave therapy is sometimes referred to as EPAT, or extracorporeal pulse activation technology. Shockwave therapy is a type of regenerative medicine (also known as an orthobiologic therapy). It is used to treat tendinopathy as well as difficult-to-heal ligament injuries. Some degenerative tendinopathies have an associated buildup of calcium in the tendon. Focused shock waves can break calcium deposits up. The treatment can also promote healing after orthopedic surgery — for instance, if a hip impingement has damaged tendons and ligaments around the hip. Surgery may correct the hip impingement, but after years of overworking and degeneration because of the impingement, the surrounding tendons often remain painful. Shockwave therapy can be used to address this secondary issue.

Many people who have back pain have been experiencing it for so long that they believe that it’s just a regular part of their life. Even after you have taken pain relievers, used heating pads, ice packs, and maybe even bought an expensive, specialized mattress, your pain can still remain. While all of these tools can be used in an attempt to manage your back pain, the actual root cause of the issue has yet to be addressed.

Many chiropractic patients suffer from conditions that can’t be corrected through temporary measures. When you must sit at a desk for eight or more hours a day, your mattress and pain relievers just can’t fix it. If you’ve tried these options but are coming up short in managing your pain or range of motion, you may want to consider a chiropractic adjustment. If you’re still weighing your options, here are some benefits to consider if you are thinking about scheduling your first chiropractic adjustment:

REDUCE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE Some studies suggest that receiving chiropractic adjustments can have the same effect on your blood pressure as some medications that are specifically designed to lower your blood pressure without the side effects often associated with blood pressure medications such as fatigue, nausea, dizziness, weight loss, and anxiety. The study also found that these effects were not just short-term and that the benefits of an adjustment could last up to six months after your appointment.

ADJUSTMENTS CAN HELP WITH NECK AND BACK PAIN Individuals that have a misaligned spine or pain in their spine often try to adjust their position in an attempt to reduce pain in a specific area. Unfortunately, this shift in posture can result in poor alignment in other areas. Your chiropractor can help to align your problem areas which can result in better overall posture and reduced pain throughout your back and spinal column. CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENTS HELP SCOLIOSIS Scoliosis is a condition that affects the curvature of the spine. The back can curve and twist causing difficulty with mobility, range of motion, pain, and may even affect your ability to breathe. While there are several options available to help cope with scoliosis, chiropractic adjustments have shown to help treat the disease. When chiropractic adjustments are used in tandem with physical therapy, the progression of scoliosis can even be halted.

REDUCE INFLAMMATION Many patients believe that the only way to reduce inflammation is with medication or heat therapies. However, these help options are only temporary and can’t correct the underlying problems, but when you utilize chiropractic adjustments, you can often stop the issues that are causing the swelling in the first place.Since properly aligned joints are not as likely to experience irritation that leads to inflammation, chiropractic adjustments can reduce or eliminate your inflammation as well as eliminate the need for medications. STOP SCIATICA Sciatica is a condition that many patients experience that causes pain to radiate down your spine and into your legs. This is the result of a damaged or pinched sciatic nerve. Chiropractic adjustments can help reduce the pressure on the sciatic nerve which can lead to a reduced need for pain medications and a reduction in overall pain.

ADJUSTMENTS CAN HELP HEADACHES Both migraine and tension headaches can be linked to problems with the back or spine. In fact, headaches are the top reason that people seek the help of a chiropractor. A properly aligned spine helps with both muscle tightness and pain which can cause both types of headaches. This means that there is a cascading positive effect of your chiropractic adjustment as an aligned spine does not strain the muscles and therefore won’t trigger your painful headaches.

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