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Paravertebral and Local Ozone Therapy: Application in Low Back, Neck, Muscle, and Trigger Point Pain

Written by: Dr. Kerem Çağlayan Medically reviewed by: Dr. Kerem Çağlayan First published: September 3, 2026 Last updated: September 28, 2026

Short answerParavertebral ozone is the administration of a medical oxygen-ozone mixture to the muscles and soft tissues located on both sides of the spine, evaluated according to the pain source and anatomical structure. It is investigated in low back and neck pain, muscle spasms, myofascial trigger points, and certain radicular pain conditions.

In this guide

Anatomic source of pain · How is it administered? · Local targets · Relationship with lumbar herniated disc · Radicular pain · Neck and trigger points

Anatomic source of pain

Low back pain can originate from the disc, facet joint, paravertebral muscle, nerve root, sacroiliac joint, or myofascial structures. Before application, the anatomic source of the pain should be determined.

How is it administered?

The pain map, radiation, neurological examination, muscle spasm, and trigger points are evaluated. When necessary, clinical findings are correlated with MRI or ultrasound. Sterile local application is performed on appropriate targets.

Local targets

Investigated mechanisms focus on local inflammatory signals, redox balance, microcirculation, and the muscle spasm–pain cycle.

Relationship with lumbar herniated disc

In 2025 meta-analyses, there are data indicating short-term pain and functional benefits for intradiscal ozone; however, intradiscal application is not the same method as paravertebral injection.

Radicular pain

Clinical studies comparing paravertebral ozone with epidural steroid interventions report positive signals in the short and medium term. Larger comparative and long-term studies will clarify which patient groups may benefit more from which approach.

Neck and trigger points

Cervical disc, facet, trapezius spasm, and radicular pain should be differentiated. If there is loss of strength, progressive numbness, or signs of myelopathy, advanced neurological evaluation is the priority.

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References

Cao D, et al. Intradiscal ozone systematic review and meta-analysis. 2025. View source
Llombart-Blanco R, et al. Ozone infiltration in low back pain: systematic review and meta-analysis. Life. 2024. View source
Paravertebral ozone vs epidural corticosteroids scoping review. Med Gas Res. 2025. View source
AEPROMO. Madrid Declaration on Ozone Therapy.

Medical editorial information

This content has been medically reviewed and approved by Dr. Kerem Çağlayan. It is intended for general education and does not replace an individual diagnosis or treatment plan.

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