How to treat osteochondrosis of the cervical spine with folk remedies

Herbal compresses, ointments and decoctions can significantly improve the condition of mild and moderate osteochondrosis and sometimes completely replace medication. However, all manipulations need to be carried out only after consulting a doctor. After all, help with an illness in an acute phase is more important than traditional folk remedies.

The benefits of herbal compresses

Compresses work locally on the neck, loosen tense muscles and relieve pain caused by pinched nerves. But it is necessary to know exactly the cause of the unpleasant sensations, since with some diseases you can not use warming bandages.

The following plants are suitable for symptomatic treatment:

1. Burdock leaves, ground to a pulp, pour a glass of boiling water and let rest for half an hour. After that, strain the solution and moisten it with a rag to be applied to the neck. It is best to provide an extra layer of thick cloth to keep the bandage warm.
2. horseradish- ideal for warming up compresses, but can burn the skin. Therefore, the leaves of the plant are used, they need to be scalded with boiling water and rolled out until soft. Then apply to the cervical spine and cover with a thick cloth. This method can not be used for more than a week, and then take a break for 3-4 days.

Consider a prescription for compresses to be used in a course to reduce pain and inflammation. For cooking you will need:

• 0. 1 l of honey;
• 0, 2 l of medicinal alcohol 40% or vodka;
• 0. 05 ml of juice from aloe leaves (60-70 grams of leaves);
• 0. 05 l of camphor alcohol;
• 0. 05 kg of ground mustard;
• 3 eggs (squirrel).

The mustard is dissolved in 50 ml of camphor and 50 ml of ethyl alcohol. Then the egg white is separated from the yolk and whipped into a fluffy mass. Next, pour the proteins into the mustard solution and mix thoroughly, then close the container tightly. In another container, mix the remaining ingredients to a homogeneous consistency and also the cork. Put both bowls in a dark, cool place for 12 hours.

It takes 12 days to carry out such treatment with folk remedies for osteochondrosis of the cervical spine for three days with alternate compresses from the first and second mass. It should be applied to the skin without wounds twice a day.

Applying rubbing

For the manufacture of rubbing, you can use any means that will not harm the skin. Most often, such ointments are used to warm tissues. Such treatment with folk remedies for osteochondrosis of the cervical spine can improve blood circulation.

Friction recipes:

1. Add equal parts ethyl and camphor alcohol and mustard to two egg yolks. Mix the mass thoroughly and beat gently, then pour into a bottle with a tightly fitting lid. Rub before bed and use enough to absorb it. After finishing the serving, you need to take a week off.
2. Grind fresh root ginger and garlic, add porridge to warm butter and stir thoroughly. Apply anytime, but better not when you have to leave the house. Sometimes the oil is replaced with medicated petroleum jelly.

It is important not only to properly prepare the funds and monitor their safety, but also to rub the neck so as not to cause increased pain. Therefore, you need to master the technique of self-massage for osteochondrosis.

Can plants be taken internally?

Osteochondrosis is an internal disease, and for its treatment it is best to use an integrated approach that absorbs useful substances from within. To do this, you can use:

1. A mixture of garlic and lemon- Grind 300 grams of lemons (remove the pips first, but leave the peel) and add 4 heads (not cloves) of crushed garlic to the mass. Stir the porridge and cover with warm water (1. 5 l) and leave in a tightly closed pot overnight. Take 100 ml of the solution in the morning on an empty stomach.
2. Aloe and radish mix- Prepare the juice and choose the proportions of the ingredients according to taste. Drink 200 ml at night, and in order not to stop drinking because of the unpleasant taste, you need to add a teaspoon of honey, which is also useful with osteochondrosis.
3. Pine budsMix 2 to 1 with sugar and place in a cool, dark place until the mixture turns brown. Eat 1 tsp. before every meal.

Before using various infusions, you need to find out whether their components are not dangerous for internal diseases.

Correct conditions at the time of treatment

It is impossible to feel comfortable with osteochondrosis if the cause of its appearance is not eliminated. Treatment with folk remedies for cervical osteochondrosis can only relieve pain and stimulate the body to regenerate, but efforts are required to help the neck recover.

Please note:

1. To the workplace - neck problems are most often the result of incorrect posture, when the lower back is not arched properly. To compensate for this, the cervical spine is also bent. This puts a strain on both parts of the spine, so you won't be able to save on the design of the work area.
2. It is important for drivers to adjust the seating position correctly so that the back muscles are relaxed while driving. When novice drivers use a car, or when that vehicle is driven by multiple drivers, people often neglect to adjust space when they need to make short trips. This applies not only because of the increased risk of injury in the event of an accident, but also because of the increased stress on all parts of the spine.
3. Increased physical activity - Lack of exercise leads to compression of the blood vessels, which leads to malnutrition of the cells, as a result of which the intervertebral discs suffer. For office workers: get up at least every 40 minutes and do a quick warm up. This relaxes the muscles and restores blood circulation, resulting in better health and increased productivity.

Result

The more points are observed, the better the back and neck muscles are restored, which allows the spine to assume an anatomically correct position. As a result, the intervertebral discs are less stressed and the symptoms of osteochondrosis decrease.