One of the types of degenerative-given diseases of the intervertebral discs is cervical osteochondrosis, which is quite possible at home.The main goal is to supplement and strengthen classical treatment methods (medicines, physiotherapy).
A description of pathology
The symptoms of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine affect several organs and systems due to blood supply and selection properties:
- Violation of motor activity in the upper limbs.
- Pronounced pain syndrome (especially in the acute phase).
- Violation of the visual and hearing system.Maybe the appearance of noise in the ear.The abnormal change in blood circulation (spinal artery syndrome) leads to the appearance of "flies" in front of the eyes, to the loss of field fields.
- Violation of sensitivity (numbness of the limbs).
- Headache (a consequence of hypoxia).
Many stages of the development of the disease can be distinguished:
- Acute (first 2-3 weeks).Pressed clinical image, but minor changes in the bone.
- Subakut (3-6 weeks).In the clinic, pain remains the leading symptom and signs of destruction of bones appear in the pictures.
- Chronic (over 6 weeks).The clinic is rarely manifested and does not react with pronounced syndromes (painful pain, restrictions of movements).Pressed changes in the joint surfaces in the pictures.Often there are intervertebral hernia (bone structures become fragile).
Home treatment
Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis is permitted at home with other therapeutic methods (tablets, physiotherapy).As a general rule, the efficiency of popular treatment is much lower, but many repetitions of such treatment are acceptable (after 3-4 courses, patients feel relieved).
It is possible to treat the cervix osteochondrosis at home, but only if the conditions are observed:
- The compensation or the sub -compensation phase (lack of clinical manifestations or insignificant).
- Consultation with a doctor (rheumatologist, therapist).
- Lack of allergic reactions to treatment components.
Advantages of home treatment:
- Accessibility at any time.
- Economy.
Disadvantages of therapy:
- Incorrect selection of funds and, as a result, lack of effect, possible deterioration of the condition.
- Incorrect performance of exercises.
- A possible aggravation of concomitant diseases caused by improper tactics in itself.
LFK complex
Intense pain should not be allowed when performing cervical osteochondrosis exercises.Complete the course solely in accordance with the individual capabilities of the body, from any provision (standing, seat, lying).
A specialist selects the exercises.
Example of exercises:
- bending/extension of the head;
- circular movement of the head;
- The tilt is forward/backward, right/left.
Self -massage
Body practice therapy, physiotherapy and massage of the cervical-high cylindrical zone are in the complex for several weeks.
Massage options:
- point;
- self -massage;
- vacuum;
- classic.
Acupuncture
One of the options for reflexology with a special disk.This is based on the mechanical exposure to the innervation zones.
This device can be purchased in special pharmacies and can be used as a massage on their own.
Rubika from the pharmacy
There are currently many pharmacy infusion and cream that eliminates the need for independent preparation.
Such roughs contain the following elements:
- Essential oils (sage, mint, lemon balm, aloe, tea tree).
- Analgesics to relieve pain.
- Irritants (pepper, mustard).
- Antiseptic (alcohol, menthol).
Use everyone according to the instructions attached.
Folk medicines and prescriptions
In the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis, recipes for folk drugs have long been known for their efficiency and simplicity.How and what to treat cervical osteochondrosis at home is the most famous and effective methods of conventional medicine used in the pathology of the muscle-bone system, especially osteochondrosis of the cervix.
Herbal infusions
Grass is the most popular in the treatment of osteochondrosis of the house.Medical fees are available at any pharmacy of the city.
The application does not arise with significant consequences, and repeated treatment courses are possible with a slight break.Age restrictions are also conditional (children allow in the absence of contraindications).
You should know that all infusion, body lotions, compression are not recommended in hot form.The reason for this is that heating the affected area can provoke the occurrence of spilled, purulent infection (phlegmon, abscess), especially if there are microdomas in this area.Hot substances have a negative impact on people with concomitant osteochondrosis hypertension.
The decoction of the sunflower
In this version of the treatment, the root of this plant is used (you can prepare yourself or buy pharmacies).
The root or 2 teaspoons of dry material pour 1 cup of boiling water.Stick for one day, then moisten the gauze and secure it to the collar area.The course of treatment is 7 days.
Tobas
The needles pronounced the tanning properties.Can be used in several ways:
- Usually strengthening baths.Pour some paws with pine legs with 1 liter of boiling water and stick for 2 hours.Then pour the resulting solution into a bath at 38 ° C.The bath duration is 30 minutes.The course is 7 days.
- In the infusion.Pour 2 teaspoons of dry matter with 70% alcohol solution and stick for 3 days.Grind the affected area twice daily.The deadline is 14 days.
- Boil the pine trees for 5 minutes.Filter the resulting broth and rub for 20 minutes.
Dandelion
It has slightly pronounced anti -inflammatory properties.It improves the metabolic processes of tissues.Use of options:
- Take 2-3 teaspoons of dry material and pour the boiling water (300 ml).Stick for an hour and rub the cervical zone until the redness of the light appears.The course is 7 days.
- Pour 3 teaspoons of dandelion flowers and therapeutic chamomile (1: 1) 70% alcohol.Stick one day and then use twice a day.
Pine kidney
Preparation method: Pour 2-3 tablespoons.Pour boiling water and use after full cooling in the sore area.The course is 8 days.
Compression and applications
Treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervix with folk methods contains more compression and creams, but it must remember several basic rules:
- Frequent repetitions of treatment (usually 2-3).The reason for this is that in a course the efficiency of treatment is extremely low.
- The effect of the treatment is better pronounced by wrapping the location of the injury with a scarf/towel.This is due to the effects of the drugs in addition to the additional heat effects.
With kerosene
The kerosene is 50 ml, mix with 2-3 teaspoons of sunflower oil and 1-2 teaspoons of soda.Rub the resulting mixture into the cervix collar for 20 minutes.The therapy is 15 days.
The mixture has irritating effects and use caution.
From potatoes
The most common treatment method is compression, infusion, as well as cream and potatoes.There are many reasons for this:
- accessibility;
- efficiency;
- Lack of strict contraindications (except for starch allergies).
Examples of use:
- Grate the potatoes on a fine grater and tension.The resulting dry mixture is designed in a cake and secured to the affected area for 20 minutes.The therapy is 2 weeks.
- Boil the potatoes (3-4) in uniform.Then crush and roll into the gauze.Connect the warm potatoes to the cervix-raging zone for 20 minutes (prevents burns).The therapy is 7 days.
With radish
Radishes refer to irritants, so exposure time should be reduced according to individual tolerance.
Examples of Radish use:
- Grate the radisers on a fine file and filter through a sieve.Apply the resulting dry mixture to the cervix for 10-20 minutes.The therapy is 2 weeks.
- Grate radish and voltage.Mix the resulting juice with honey in 1: 3 ratio.Pour the solution with alcohol and stick to a dark room for 3 days.Then moisten the gauze with infusion and count for 10-20 minutes into the affected area.The therapy is 7 days.
Sour cream and ditch
The tissue has a prominent and anti -inflammatory effect.The root of the plant is rubbed on a fine grater and mixed with sour cream until the Gruel is received (usually 1: 1).In the cervix for 2 minutes and 7 days.
Recipes with honey
Honey has an almost huge list of useful features:
- anti -inflammation;
- disinfectant;
- tanny;
- reclamation.
The only contraindication is allergic reactions or individual intolerance.
The most popular recipes using honey:
- Honey in the purest form.MOD (50-100 g) Rub the affected area for 20 minutes.The therapy is 15 days.
- Mix 50 g of honey and 2 teaspoons of mustard and rub the estimate mixture in the neck for 20-30 minutes.The therapy is 2 weeks.
- Mix the honey (20-40 mg), aloe juice (5 ml) and tea tree oil (2-4 drops).Mix thoroughly and sign up for 20 minutes.The therapy process is 9 days.
Grinding
Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis at home is possible when rubbing the affected area with infusions and decoctions.
This method is based on two mechanisms:
- mechanical pressure;
- Therapeutic effects of herbs.
Mother-machech
You can also use the flower and stem of the plant when preparing the infusion.When preparing, pour 70% of alcohol and follow for 4 weeks in a dark room.The solution is then filtered through the gauze and stored in a glass container in an unattainable place for children.
Application Method: Rub with light massage movement to the affected area twice daily for 10-15 minutes.The therapy is 2 weeks.
Fuck and Buzina
Horseradish and elderberry can be used separately in both each other and in the complex.Below is a combined treatment method.
Preparation Method: Pour in the boiling water (1 cup) of horseradish and elderberry (with leaves) separately.Stick during the day.Then strain all the solutions and mix in a ratio of 1: 1.Rub the cervical spine and surrounding area once a day for 10 minutes.The therapy is 7 days.
Ointment
The forms of MUSE drugs ensure rapid removal of cervix with osteochondrosis.
Efficiency is reduced when this form is used exclusively.
Egg butter
Mix the egg whites (2-3) with butter in a 1: 2 ratio until the cream-shaped Gruel is touched.Apply to the joint once a day for 30 minutes and roll with a Terry towel.
Ginger ointment
It has a pronounced anti -inflammatory effect.There are many ways to use ginger:
- Pour 2-3 plants from the plants with olive oil and stick during the day.The resulting mixture is lubricated once a day.The therapy is 2 weeks.
- Grind the ginger root, add nutmeg and linseed oil.Close the resulting towel with a towel and leave for 8 hours in the dark room.Rub the joint for 20 minutes for 7 days.
Egg and mustard
Egg whites have rich proteins and mustard has a highlighted irritating effect (enhances local microcirculation) - these are the main causes of these components in the treatment of osteochondrosis.
Preparation method: Mix protein egg 2 and 1-1.5 tablespoons.l.tablespoons mustard in cream.Apply to the affected area for 10-15 minutes.The course is 7 days.
Mustard can cause pronounced local tissue irritation.Intensive pain syndrome is not recommended to perform the procedure.
Heating by ozokerite
Ozokerite is a natural emour.This procedure is often performed in sanatoriums and with paraffin heat.
Serious effects:
- analgesic;
- antispasmodic;
- anti -inflammation;
- Regenerating.
Application Method: The wax is heated in a special container until it is in a liquid condition.Then gently pour into a side container (bite) and wait for 50 ° C to cool, then separate the resulting mass from the container and applied to the affected area to the tissue heating local.
Careful control of the temperature of the wax and preventing burns of burns should be prevented.
To prevent aggravations
Recommendations for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis are well known as they refer to all rheumatological diseases.
To effectively prevent the disease, it is recommended to follow several simple but useful tips:
- physical activity (moderate);
- Healthy diet (moderate salt consumption);
- Properly selected shoes (proper size, heel 4-6 cm, devalue insole).
Compliance with these rules is the key to the health of the spine!