The Power of Oxidative Therapies
Oxidative strategies for healing refer to the use of treatments that aim to reduce oxidative stress in the body. Oxidative stress occurs when there is an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in the body. This can lead to cell and tissue damage and delayed wound healing. Decreasing reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels through antioxidative systems may reduce oxidative stress-induced damage and improve healing 1.
Prolozone therapy is a form of oxidative medicine that uses oxygen in the form of ozone to promote healing and alleviate chronic or acute pain. The name comes from the Latin word proli, which means to rebuild or regenerate, and the word ozone 2. Prolozone therapy involves injecting ozone into and around ligaments where they attach to the bone. The injected ozone increases blood supply and flow of healing nutrients. It also stimulates deposition and activity of cells called fibroblasts and chondroblasts 3.
Prolozone therapy is considered a less invasive way to treat pain because it does not involve surgery.
Ozone therapy refers to the process of administering ozone gas into your body to treat a disease or wound. Ozone is a colorless gas made up of three atoms of oxygen (O3) 1. Ozone therapy uses medical-grade ozone created using an ozone generator device. The intent of ozone therapy is to increase the amount of oxygen in your body. A higher oxygen level can boost your immune system while promoting healing 2.
Ozone therapy may be used for a variety of conditions. Some conditions that may be treated with ozone therapy include breathing disorders, diabetes, immune disorders and wound healing 1. Progressive Medical Center in Atlanta offers prolozone and other oxidative strategies for healing, as well as testing for oxidative stress.