As if the judgment of many patients sounded like osteochondrosis. Torturous back pain, limited mobility and disability - all of which can significantly disrupt the normal cycle of life.
Doctors ensure that effective medications only temporarily eliminate the manifestations of osteochondrosis, which is not a bright prospect for patients.
Patients are then introduced to the unique medical complexes of professionals that guarantee a rapid recovery with almost 100% probability.
But if these methods don’t help, you should turn to alternative treatment methods. Below we examine the secrets of traditional medicine, home treatment of osteochondrosis.
Why traditional medicine
In the early 18th century, traditional medicine was an integral part of traditional treatment methods. Even though these directions were shared, valuable recipes have survived to this day.
Traditional medicine is a vast area of knowledge for the treatment of osteochondrosis.
Folk remedies for osteochondrosis:
- infusions, decoctions, tinctures (internally, in the form of compresses, rubs, etc. );
- ointments for the skin;
- applications;
- hydrotherapy (bath, sauna, bathroom);
- breathing exercises.
There are dozens of different methods for alternative treatment of osteochondrosis, but not all of them are effective. Be sure to consult your doctor before starting treatment.
Alternative treatment is very popular among patients as it does not require high costs and also provides a good effect.
This is not surprising because most expensive pharmacological preparations are made from the same plants as folk remedies.
Recipes of traditional medicine for the treatment of osteochondrosis
Although our ancestors did not know much about the causes and mechanisms of osteochondrosis, they were able to find effective recipes for the treatment of this disease that have survived to this day.
Horseradish leaves for osteochondrosis
One of the most amazing plants in folk medicine is horseradish. Its leaves are most often used to make various compresses, rubs and tinctures. It contains a large number of biologically active substances that have a disturbing and anti-inflammatory effect.
For example, fresh horseradish leaves are most often used soaked in hot water for 5 minutes. It is applied to the site of pain and the paper needed for the compress is placed on top. The groin is wrapped in a belt or any fabric.
Herbs for the treatment of osteochondrosis
There are tens of thousands of herbs, all of which are used for special medicinal purposes.
For the folk treatment of osteochondrosis, St. John's wort, millennial, thyme, tansy, etc. are most commonly used.
Popular recipes for treating osteochondrosis at home:
- Serial infusion (for all diseases of the musculoskeletal system). Pour 200 ml of boiling water with 15 g of grass and stick for 10 hours. Take 3 teaspoons before meals;
- Millennial infusion. Add 10 g of millennial herb to a glass and fill with hot water, then allow to cook for 40 minutes and strain. It has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic effects (2 tablespoons three times a day);
- Healing compress. Take herbs of thyme, chamomile, elderberry and chamomile in equal proportions. Pour in 150 ml of water and stick in a dark place for 2 hours. With this mixture, several layers of gauze are impregnated and applied to the affected area, wrapped in compressed paper and a warm cloth;
- St. John's wort tincture. You will need 10 g of grass and 100 ml of vodka to make it. The ingredients are mixed and infused for 7 days. St. John's wort contains large amounts of tannins, anti-inflammatory and tonic substances. It also contains B and C vitamins. The tincture is applied 30 drops orally before meals.
Treatment of osteochondrosis with bay leaf
Particular attention should be paid to bay leaf, which contains large amounts of vitamins and phytoncides.
It is most often used as part of various ointments to prepare compresses and rubs.
Popular recipes:
- Bay leaf ointment.You will need 1 g of juniper needles and 6 g of bay leaves to make the product. Grind the ingredients thoroughly and add butter to this mixture. Rub the product on the affected area;
- Warming compress.You should take 10 g of bay leaf, crush it to a powder, then add 50 g of alcohol and infuse it for 5 days. Moisten several layers of gauze in the tincture, put compressed paper on it and wrap it in a warm cloth.
Rubbing for osteochondrosis
In traditional medicine, the tools and methods that are applied directly to the affected area are most effective. Different rubs have an excellent effect on osteochondrosis.
It can be various ointments, tinctures and other products that are rubbed into the skin. The methods are ideal for treating osteochondrosis of the shoulder at home.
Popular recipes:
- Take 50 g of vodka, 100 g of honey and 100 g of chopped radish. These ingredients are mixed thoroughly and infused for 2 days. The product is applied to the skin in the form of rubbing (for 14 days, twice a day);
- Pine oil, which is often used in osteochondrosis, has a good anti-inflammatory effect;
- Finely chop the garlic and put it in the lard of the fuel (1: 2). The product is rubbed several times a day for a week.
Treatment of osteochondrosis with gelatin
Gelatin is a source of amino acids from which collagen is later synthesized in our body. This treatment is used to treat a number of degenerative diseases, including osteochondrosis. Gelatin is consumed with warm water or orange juice. It is necessary to dilute 5 g of gelatin in 100 g of water (use twice a day for one month).
According to experts, this method allows you to overcome osteochondrosis on your own.
Hydrotherapy in osteochondrosis
Since ancient times, people remember the healing properties of water. It can have a positive effect on energy, take on diseases and bring life to where it was not before.
The methods on which hydrotherapy is based are based on this:
- Bath and sauna in osteochondrosis.Patients are often concerned about the possibility of taking a steam bath in osteochondrosis. Leading experts say this can be done, but if the disease is in remission. This method improves blood circulation, accelerates the outflow of breakdown products, and generally strengthens the immune system;
- Hot bathrooms.In addition to the effect of warm water, various herbs and medicinal products have positive properties in such bathrooms. For example, salt baths (2, 5 kg of sea salt) are very popular. Oak, turpentine and prefabricated bathrooms are also excellent. These procedures warm the skin, thereby improving the delivery of active ingredients;
- Hydromassage.This method is based on the effect of water currents on the body. The procedure can be performed at home using special devices for the treatment of osteochondrosis (hydromassage baths). During the massage, the muscle fibers are relaxed as much as possible, which improves the hemodynamics at the site of the lesion.
In addition, banks, various conspiracies, prayers and other methods are very popular.
But the most important thing in treatment is motivation and a positive attitude, because otherwise even a well-known healer cannot remove osteochondrosis.