One of the varieties of degenerative-dystrophic diseases of the intervertebral discs is cervical osteochondrosis, the treatment of which is quite possible at home.The main goal is to supplement and strengthen the work of classic treatment methods (drugs, physiotherapy).
Description of the pathology
The symptoms of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine influence several organs and systems due to the characteristics of blood supply and innposition:
- Violation of motor activity in the upper limbs.
- Pronounced pain syndrome (especially in the acute phase).
- Violation of the visual and auditory system.Maybe the look of noise in the ears.The pathological change of the blood circulation (vertebra artery syndrome) leads to the occurrence of "flying" in front of the eyes, the loss of field fields.
- Violation of sensitivity (deafness of the limbs).
- Headache (consequence of hypoxia).
Several stages of the development of the disease can be distinguished:
- Acute (first 2-3 weeks).A pronounced clinical picture, but minor changes in the bone cheese device.
- Subacute (3-6 weeks).In the clinic, the pain remains the leading symptom, and the pictures show signs of the destruction of the bone substance.
- Chronic (more than 6 weeks).The clinic rarely manifests itself and not with pronounced syndromes (painful pain, restriction of movements).In the pictures, pronounced changes were made in the common surfaces.There are often hernia between vertebral storms (bone structures are fragile).
Home treatment
The treatment of cervix osteochondrosis is permitted at home together with other therapy methods (tablets, physiotherapy).As a rule, the effectiveness of popular treatment is much lower, but numerous repetitions of courses of such treatment are acceptable (after 3-4 courses, patients begin to feel relief).
It is possible to treat cervical osteochondrosis at home, but only if the conditions are observed:
- The stage of compensation or sub -compensation (lack of clinical manifestations or insignificant).
- Advice with a doctor (rheumatologist, therapist).
- Lack of allergic reactions to treatment components.
Advantages of home treatment:
- Accessibility at any time.
- Business.
Disadvantages of therapy:
- Incorrect selection of the means and consequently the lack of effect a possible deterioration of the condition.
- Wrong performance of exercises.
- A possible tightening of the simultaneous diseases caused by incorrect tactics of self -medication.
LFK complex
In the execution of exercises for osteochondrosis cervic, intensive pain should not be permitted.Execute the course exclusively in accordance with the individual skills of the body, from all provisions (stand, sit, lie).
A number of exercises are selected by a specialist.
Example of exercises:
- Flexion/expansion of the head;
- circular movements of the head;
- Tilt forward/backwards, right/left.
Self -massage
Training therapy, physiotherapy and massage of the cervix zone are in the complex with several weeks.
Massage options:
- Point;
- Self -massage;
- Vacuum;
- classic.
acupuncture
One of the options for the reflex zone massage with a special plate.It is based on the mechanical exposure to intentional zones.
This device can be bought in specialized pharmacies and independently apply as a massage.
Rubika from pharmacy
There are currently a large number of pharmacy infusions and lotions that eliminate the need for independent preparation.
Such scratches contain the following elements:
- Essential oils (sage, mint, lemon balm, aloe, tea tree).
- Analgetics to relieve pain.
- Irritating agents (pepper, mustard).
- Antiseptic (alcohol, menthol).
Use all of the attached instructions.
Folk remedies and recipes
Recipes for folk remedies in the treatment of neck osteochondrosis have long been known for their effectiveness and simplicity.How and what has to be treated with cervical osteochondrosis at home are the most famous and effective methods of traditional medicine, which are used in patients with pathology of the musculoskeletal system, in particular osteochondrosis of the cervical spine.
Herbal infusions
Grass in the treatment of the house's osteochondrosis is most popular among the population.Healing fees are available in all pharmacies in the city.
The application does not correspond to considerable consequences and repeated treatment courses with a slight break are possible.Age restrictions are also limited (children are approved in the absence of contraindications).
You should know that all infusions, lotions and compresses are not recommended to be used in hot form.The reason for this is that the heating of the affected area can cause the occurrence of a buried purulent infection (Phlegmon, abscess), especially if there were some microdamags in this area.Hot substances have a negative impact on people with simultaneous hypertension with osteochondrosis.
The decoction of the sunflower
The root of this system is used in this treatment (you can prepare or buy in pharmacies).
The root or 2 teaspoons of the dry substance pour 1 cup of boiling water.If you insist on one day, then moisten the gauze and attach it to the collar area.The course of treatment is 7 days.
Needle -paying
The needles have given the tanning properties.Can be used in different ways:
- Generally strengthen baths.Pour a few paws with pine legs 1 liter of boiling water and exist for 2 hours.Then pour the resulting solution into a bath at a temperature of 38 ° C.The duration of the bath is 30 minutes.The course is 7 days.
- In the infusion.Pour 2 teaspoons of dry matter with a 70% alcohol solution and exist for 3 days.Grind the affected area twice a day.The deadline is 14 days.
- Cook the paws of the pines for 5 minutes.Strain the resulting broth and rub for 20 minutes.
Dandelion
It has slightly pronounced anti -inflammatory properties.Improves metabolic processes in tissues.Use options:
- Take 2-3 teaspoons of dry matter and pour boiling water (300 ml).Pass for an hour and rub into the neck zone until the reddening of the light appears.The course is 7 days.
- Pour 3 teaspoons of dandelion flowers and therapeutic chamomile (1: 1) 70% alcohol solution.Pass one day and then use it twice a day.
Kief kidney infusion
Preparation method: pour 2-3 tablespoons.Pour boiling water and use after full cooling in a wound area.The course is 8 days.
Compression and applications
The treatment of cervical osteochondrosis with folk methods comprises several compresses and lotions.However, it is necessary to remember several basic rules:
- Frequent repetitions of the course of treatment (usually 2-3).The reason for this is that the effectiveness of therapy in a course is extremely low.
- The effect of the treatment is more pronounced if you wrap the damage location with a scarf/towel.The reason is the additional thermal effects in addition to the effect of medicinal products.
With kerosene
Kerosene is 50 ml, mix with 2-3 teaspoons of sunflower oil and 1-2 tsp soda.Rub the resulting mixture for 20 minutes into the cervix area.The course of the therapy is 15 days.
The mixture has an irritating effect and the use requires caution.
Potatoes
Compresses, infusions, lotions and potatoes are the most common treatment method.There are several reasons for this:
- Accessibility;
- Efficiency;
- Lack of strict contraindications (with the exception of allergies against strength).
Examples of use:
- Grab potatoes on a fine grater and strain.The resulting dry mix is formed in a cake and attaches to the affected area for 20 minutes.The course of the therapy is 2 weeks.
- Cook potatoes (3-4) in a uniform.Then crush and wrap it in gauze.Bring warm potatoes on the cervical zone for 20 minutes (prevent the formation of burns).The course of the therapy is 7 days.
Radish
Radich refers to irritating active ingredients, so that the exposure period should be shortened according to individual tolerance.
Examples of the use of radishes:
- Put the radishes on a fine grater and burden them through a sieve.Apply the resulting dry mixture on the cervical spine for 10–20 minutes.The course of the therapy is 2 weeks.
- Grate the radish and strain.Mix the resulting juice with honey in a share of 1: 3. Pour the solution with alcohol and insist in a dark room for 3 days.Then damp with infusion and apply to the affected area for 10 to 20 minutes.The course of the therapy is 7 days.
Sour cream and ditch
The fabric has a pronounced astringent and anti -inflammatory effect.The root of the plant is grated on a fine grater and mixed with sour cream until the BREE is obtained (usually a share of 1: 1).In the cervix area for 2 minutes and 7 days.
Recipes with honey
The honey has an almost immense list of useful properties:
- anti -inflammatory;
- Antiseptic;
- Tanny;
- regenerate.
The only contraindication is allergic reactions or individual intolerance.
The most popular recipes with honey:
- Honey in its purest form.Mod (50-100 g) rub into the affected area into the affected area.The course of the therapy is 15 days.
- Mix 50 g of honey and 2 teaspoons of mustard and rub the estimation mix in the throat of 20 to 30 minutes.The course of the therapy is 2 weeks.
- Mix honey (20–40 mg), aloe juice (5 ml) and tea tree oil (2–4 drops).Stir thoroughly and apply for 20 minutes.The course of the therapy is 9 days.
Grind
The treatment of cervical osteochondrosis is possible at home if the affected area rubs with infusions and decoctions.
This method is based on two mechanisms:
- Mechanical pressure;
- Therapeutic effects of herbs.
Mother-I-Machkech
When preparing the infusion, you can use both the flowers and the stems of the plant.Pour 70% alcohol while preparing and insist in a dark room for 4 weeks.Then strain the solution through gauze and keep in a glass container in an inaccessible place for children.
Application method: Grate 2 times a day with light massage movements into the affected area for 10-15 minutes.The course of the therapy is 2 weeks.
Fuck and Buzina
Handing and Oderberry berries can be used separately from each other and in the complex.Below you will find a combined treatment method.
Preparation method: Pour separately boiling water (1 cup) horseradish and Oderberry berries (can be with leaves).Pass during the day.Then strain both solutions and mix in a 1: 1 ratio.Rub the cervical spine and the surrounding area for 10 minutes a day a day.The course of the therapy is 7 days.
Anoint
Musef forms of drugs offer quick removal of pain with cervical osteochondrosis.
Efficiency is reduced when this form is used exclusively.
Egg with butter
Mix the protein (2-3) with butter in a ratio of 1: 2 until the cream-colored porridge is preserved.Apply 30 minutes on the joint to 1 time a day and wrap it with a Terry towel.
Ginger ointment
It has a pronounced anti -inflammatory effect.There are various ways to use ginger:
- Pour 2-3 plants of the plants with olive oil and exist during the day.The resulting mixture lubricates the neck once a day at night.The course of the therapy is 2 weeks.
- Grind the ginger root, nutrient nut and linseed oil.Close the resulting bribe with a towel and leave for 8 hours in the dark room.Grate into the joint for 20 minutes for 20 minutes.
Egg and mustard
Egg proteins are rich in protein and mustard has a pronounced irritating effect (reinforcements local microcirculation) - these are the main causes for the use of these components in the treatment of osteochondrosis.
Method of manufacture: Mix the protein 2 eggs and 1-1.5 tablespoons.l.Provision of mustard to a cream -colored state.Apply to the affected area for 10-15 minutes.The course is 7 days.
Mustard can cause pronounced local fabricizations.In intensive pain syndrome, it is not recommended to carry out the procedure.
Heating by ozokerites
Ozokerit is an emour of natural origin.This procedure is often carried out in sanatoriums together with paraffin heat.
Serious effects:
- Pain reliever;
- anti -spasmodic;
- anti -inflammatory;
- Regenerative.
Application method: Wax is warmed up in a special container until it goes into a liquid state.Then carefully poured into a container with sides (you can bite) and wait for a temperature of 50 ° C, the resulting mass is separated from the container and applied to the affected area for the local heating of the tissue.
It is necessary to carefully monitor the temperature of the wax and prevent the formation of burns.
Prevention of exacerbations
Recommendations for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis are well known because they apply to all rheumatological diseases.
In order to carry out effective prevention of the development of the disease, it is recommended to stick to several simple but useful tips:
- Physical activity (moderate);
- Healthy eating (medium -heavy salt consumption);
- Correctly selected shoes (corresponding size, 4-6 cm, wrapped-up insole).
Compliance with these rules is the key to the health of the spine!