Intradiscal Ozone Therapy for Lower Back Pain

A Minimally Invasive Solution for Disc-Related Back Pain

Struggling with chronic lower back pain from a herniated or degenerative disc? At the office of Dr. Mikhail Artamonov (Dr. A) in East Stroudsburg, PA, we offer a cutting-edge, non-surgical treatment called intradiscal ozone therapy—a minimally invasive procedure that reduces disc inflammation, relieves pain, and helps restore your mobility naturally.

What Is Intradiscal Ozone Therapy?

Intradiscal ozone therapy is an advanced, image-guided procedure that involves injecting a carefully controlled mixture of ozone (O₃) and oxygen directly into the affected spinal disc.

How Intradiscal Ozone Therapy Works

Intradiscal ozone therapy works by:

  • Reducing inflammation and swelling within the disc
  • Shrinking herniated disc material, which relieves pressure on spinal nerves
  • Stimulating tissue repair and improving oxygen delivery to damaged areas
disc in lower back causing pain and how to fix it

How Intradiscal Ozone Therapy Helps

This therapy provides relief without the risks and downtime of surgery or long-term medication use.

Lower back pain often stems from disc herniation or degeneration that causes the inner disc material to bulge out and compress nearby nerves. Traditional treatments like physical therapy, pain injections, or even surgery don’t always provide lasting relief.

Intradiscal ozone therapy works differently by addressing the core problem—the inflamed and protruding disc—at the source.

Benefits Include:

  • Reduced nerve compression and inflammation
  • Improved spinal mobility
  • Decreased reliance on pain medications
  • Avoidance of spinal surgery
  • Fast recovery with minimal downtime
Nurse helping patient with lower back pain

What to Expect During Treatment

The procedure is performed in-office or at an outpatient surgical facility under local anesthesia and image guidance (such as fluoroscopy or CT).

The steps typically include:

Most sessions take about 30 to 45 minutes, and patients can usually return home the same day.

  1. Local anesthesia is applied to numb the treatment area.
  2. A fine needle is inserted into the affected disc using real-time imaging.
  3. A precise mix of medical-grade ozone and oxygen is gently injected into the disc space.
  4. The ozone reacts with disc proteins and inflammation, helping the disc shrink and heal.
man holding his back from lower back pain. xray of lower back discs

Is Intradiscal Ozone Therapy Right for You?

Intradiscal ozone therapy is ideal for patients experiencing:

  • Chronic low back pain
  • Herniated or bulging discs
  • Sciatica or radiating leg pain
  • Failed back surgery syndrome
  • Mild to moderate disc degeneration

Why Choose Dr. A?

Dr. Mikhail Artamonov (Dr. A) earned his medical degree at the prestigious I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University in the Russian capital, one of Europe’s leading medical schools. He completed a master’s degree in Oriental philosophy and linguistics at Tianjin University in China, undertook psychiatry training at the Hannover Medical School in Germany, and then returned to Moscow for a prolotherapy clinical research doctorate.

Dr. Artamonov moved to New York City for an internship at Brooklyn Jewish Hospital and Medical Center in Crown Heights and Prospect Heights, Central Brooklyn. He did his residency training at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed a combined pain fellowship from Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts.

Portrait of Dr. Mikhail Artamonov at his offices in East Stroudsburg, Pa.(Photo/Mel Evans)
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Take the Next Step Toward a Pain-Free Back

If lower back pain is interfering with your life, don’t wait. Discover how intradiscal ozone therapy can help you heal—without surgery or long-term medication. Serving patients in East Stroudsburg, PA and surrounding areas.

📞 Call Dr. A today or book a consultation online to get started.

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